Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Application of state’s new alimony law raises questions
Readers of this blog may be aware that earlier this fall, NJ Governor Chris Christie signed an alimony reform bill into law. Though on its face the law may seem straightforward, issues of its application are apparent in a family law case pending before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Oral argument took place a few weeks ago.…
Read MoreEEOC Admin Judge Approves Settlement of $6.6MM Plus Voluntary Remediation in SSA Discrimination Case
We have written repeatedly about discrimination in the workplace and the legal options available to workers who believe they have been subjected to it. This is true for a wide variety of discrimination types suffered by multiple protected classes — including those suffering from a disability. A disability action filed with the U.S. Equal Employment…
Read More“Who’s Your Daddy?” Establishing paternity of a New Jersey child.
Children deserve to be well cared for, both emotionally and financially — yet we know that is not always the case. While this can be true for a number of reasons, sometimes the reason is simple: the child’s parents were unmarried when the child was born, and may remain so after the child’s birth. In New Jersey, for a…
Read MoreChild Out-of-State Relocation: To Move or Resist? And What Are Your Rights?
Post-judgment of divorce client to lawyer: “I want to move my kids out of New Jersey with me. Can I do it? What about to another country?” The U.S. economic downturn has made it difficult for many people to keep their jobs or even find a new job. During or after a divorce, one parent may…
Read MoreSexual harassment is most prevalent in a certain profession!! And here’s why
According to a recent study, conducted by the Restaurant Opportunities Center United (“ROCU”), women who work as servers in the restaurant industry are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment. The report is based upon a survey conducted on 688 restaurant workers-both former and current-from 39 states. The organization that sponsored the study is a workers’ rights…
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