Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Jersey’s Special Needs Families Require Special Needs Divorces.
As parents of children with disabilities or special needs know all too well, raising children with unique healthcare and educational requirements presents its own set of challenges and joys. On a practical level, there are a host of expenses that accompany raising children with such needs, from distinctive vehicles to homes outfitted with the proper medical equipment to people trained to administer those treatments. In addition to major financial considerations, raising special needs children also frequently involves incredible time commitments by the devoted parent(s) and other family members.
Read MoreUnderstanding Unemployment Benefits & Severance Agreements in New Jersey
In New Jersey, employees who are eligible to receive severance pay as part of their Severance Agreement may also apply for State unemployment compensation benefits. Severance will be deemed the employer’s recognition of your past service (akin to a sign-off bonus) and will not affect your eligibility for unemployment insurance.
Read MoreBeyond NJ Child Support: Ponying Up for Children’s Extracurricular Activities.
In days gone by, children came home from school, grabbed a quick snack, and headed outside to play with the neighborhood kids, for hours on end. Today, few hours of a child’s day are left unscheduled, with organized extracurricular activities taking up most of the time that a child is not in school. In New…
Read MoreNew Jersey Employees: Disabilities, Employment and Your Rights
New Jersey law provides broad protections for employees with disabilities, in addition to employees’ rights under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law interprets the term “disability” broadly and includes: Walking , seeing, reading, bending, and communicating. Major bodily functions, such as the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, respiratory, neurological,…
Read MoreLegal 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…
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