Posts by Hanan Isaacs
No-Fault Divorce in New Jersey: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?
If a divorce is in your future, you will most likely get a no-fault divorce. A no-fault divorce means that no one needs to be blamed for the break-up of the relationship. It doesn’t mean the divorce is without any conflicts or disagreements. It also doesn’t mean there won’t be any litigation. Unless the parties…
Read MoreWhat is the NJ Employer’s Obligation to Prevent and Reduce Violence in the Workplace?
For employers, prevention begins with identifying potentially violent people in the workplace. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides guidelines for employers to prevent and reduce workplace violence. Among the red flags OSHA Guidelines identify is when a worker is charged with Domestic Violence.
Read MoreWhy NJ Post-Nuptial Agreements are On the Rise?
A post-nuptial agreement may seem like a less glamorous version of a pre-nuptial, but it carries equal importance. If a couple is married and did not execute a pre-marriage agreement regarding alimony and ownership of assets upon divorce, they still may create an agreement at any point during the marriage. Post-marriage changes in financial circumstances are often the driving force. Post-nuptial agreements have not been perceived as bearing the same weight as a pre-nup, but as they gain in popularity, the trend may change.
Read MoreThe Bathroom Law and the New Workplace Battleground
In the spring of 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidelines for employers delineating the specific requirements for gender identity and the use of restrooms. Since that statement went public, there has been a trend in many corporate offices towards gender-neutral restrooms.
Read MoreParental Supervision in New Jersey: Best Interests of the Child are Paramount
In most New Jersey divorces, children spend time with both parents. In some cases, the actions, history, physical, or mental health issues of one parent may create an unsafe environment for a child, and the courts may decide that unconditional visitation is not in that child’s best interests. In such cases the court may order supervised visitation or alternative parenting time in lieu of traditional parenting time.
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