Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Wage Discrimination Bills Sent to Gov. Christie’s Desk
Gender-based wage discrimination is illegal in New Jersey under state law and Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act and the Federal Equal Pay Act. Although the two federal laws have been in place for about 50 years, too many employers continue to pay women less than men for equal work. Unfortunately, it can…
Read MoreNew Jersey Senate set to pass Collaborative Divorce bill
Many people choose to end their marriages through a collaborative process rather than divorce court. In New Jersey, the law allows couples to dissolve their marriages through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation. ADR generally involves some form of negotiation, mediation, and/or arbitration. Last week, the New Jersey Senate Budget and…
Read MoreAdoptees in New Jersey Get Right to See Birth Certificates
For more than 35 years now, a movement has been underway in New Jersey to give adoptees the tools to learn about their biological families. In fact, legislation to allow adoptees access to their original birth certificates has been making its way through the state legislature for 17 years. Last week, Gov. Chris Christie finally…
Read MoreIs there an ideal time to file for divorce?
If you have decided it is time to end your marriage, you probably think it is time to file for divorce. However, just because you have accepted that your marriage is over does not necessarily mean that now is the right time to legally dissolve the relationship. In some cases, it is imperative to be strategic…
Read MoreIs your inheritance at stake in your divorce?
While community property states require the equal division of marital property during divorce, New Jersey law holds that shared property must be divided under the principle of equitable distribution. When a divorcing couple is unable to reach a property settlement outside of court, whether by direct negotiations, mediated negotiations, lawyer to lawyer contacts, or collaborative…
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