Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Protect My Ass(ets) in a New Jersey Divorce? Here’s How.
According to a recent report of U.S. Census data, New Jersey has the lowest remarriage rate in the nation. These statistics indicate that New Jersey residents either stay married or get divorced and never say “I do” again. This phenomenon is consistent with other marriage data about New Jersey, which has one the lowest divorce…
Read MoreLGBT Workers: Fed Contractors Must Not Discriminate Against You!!
Americans are protected from workplace discrimination. Previously, federal contractors and subcontractors were not allowed to discriminate against employees on the basis of religion, color, race, sex, disability, national origin or status as a protected veteran. Recently, another class was added to that list: workers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. The Executive Order President…
Read MoreAttention military members and spouses: Get your fair share of the military pension in divorce.
While every New Jersey divorce is unique, there are certain commonalities that will always need to be addressed, as relevant: child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable division of assets and debts. These issues can be complex and stressful for all. When at least one spouse is in the military, however, the parties face additional hurdles.…
Read MoreIsaacson v. Isaacson, 348 N.J. Super. 560 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 174 N.J. 364 (2002)
APPELLATE DIVISION 348 N.J.Super. 560 A-1861-00T2 JOEL SCOTT ISAACSON, Plaintiff-Respondent/ Cross-Appellant, v. LILY ISAACSON, Defendant-Appellant/ Cross-Respondent. JOEL SCOTT ISAACSON, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. LILY ISAACSON, Defendant-Appellant. Argued December 11, 2001 – Decided March 8, 2002 Before Judges Skillman, Carchman and Wells. On appeal from Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Essex County, FM-07-1176-95. Hanan…
Read MoreFired! A reasonable leave of absence request, even after a leave of absence is over, should not lead to job termination.
Life does not always go as planned. Workers sometimes realize, unexpectedly, that they are unable to do their jobs as a result of an injury or illness. While there are situations where such a disability will be permanent, other times workers may plan to return after taking a leave of absence to get a handle…
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