Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Legal Fees and Costs in New Jersey Divorces: What you need to know!
Under normal circumstances, parties seeking a divorce are each responsible to pay for their own lawyers. While free legal clinics and pro bono representation may be available, middle class people and the wealthy seek the best lawyers they can afford. When it comes to fighting for their rights on custody, finances, and property/debt division, people…
Read MoreAffordable Care Act: “Obamacare” and the Employer Mandate Result in Penalties for NJ Employers
Living in Jersey? You may wonder whether you need to get a health insurance plan in the age of Obamacare. You may also want to know how much the plan should cover, its costs, how to sign up, and how to get assistance should you need it. The Affordable Care Act requires you to have
Read MoreNew Jersey Supreme Court strengthens protections of whistleblower law
The Court held in favor of a “watchdog employee,” strengthening the protections of CEPA. The whistleblower law in New Jersey is arguably one of the strongest in the country. The law makes it illegal for employers to fire employees who report illegal activities occurring within the workplace. These protections were solidified with a recent ruling…
Read MoreSee Spot Stay! The Law of Pet Custody in New Jersey | Family Law
Starting in the 1970s, Americans have been having fewer children each year, with New Jersey counted among the states in the nation contributing to ever-declining birth rates. While we may be having fewer children, pets seem to play an increasingly important role in our lives. From therapy dogs to good old house cats, our pets…
Read MoreN.J. Divorce and Taxes: Income Misstatement, Fraud, and the Innocent Spouse Rule
For some, divorce seems like the right time to air all of the family’s dirty laundry. This may be especially true when a spouse discovers that their ex understated or ignored income on previously filed tax returns. A dependent spouse who knows about tax fraud may come to realize that unreported income will not be…
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