Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Law Terminates NJ Child Support at Age 19, Presumptively, But With Exceptions
New Jersey has a new law governing termination of child support in divorce actions. Signed into law by Governor Christie on January 19, 2016, child support obligations now continue until a child’s 19th birthday, and may continue until the age of 23 in some cases, depending on the specific circumstances.
Read MoreLGBT Rights & New Jersey Employment Law
Here in New Jersey, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people have the same work rights and responsibilities as heterosexuals. The initials LGBT emphasize a diversity of sexuality and gender identity. In New Jersey, LGBT people enjoy strong protection from unlawful employment discrimination in all its forms.
Read MoreChild Support and Custody: What Are the NJ Rules of the Road?
If you are a parent, child custody and support should be important to you. If you are married to the other parent and things are going well, you share custody and whoever is earning money is supporting the child. When parents are separated, divorced, or never married, the situation is more complicated. Child support refers…
Read MoreNew Jersey Prenuptial and Final Divorce Agreements on Facebook: Social Media Clauses
Facebook, Twitter, and other social media keep most of us connected to friends and family at all times. For couples going through a divorce, however, posts on social media can become as painful and embattled as negotiations in the lawyer’s office. With this tendency in mind, more and more clients are requesting the inclusion of a “social media clause” in prenuptial documents and final divorce settlement agreements.
Read MoreNew Jersey Whistleblower Recap: Can You Be Fired for Reporting Unlawful Workplace Activity?
We have posted before about a recent NJ Supreme Court case that clarifies the protected role of “whistleblowers”. This post highlights some important themes for New Jersey workers.
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