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New Jersey court denies ex-husband’s alimony modification request
Divorce settlements are meant to provide a fair arrangement for each spouse. As divorced couples know, however, certain changes can occur after the settlement becomes final that upset the initial balance of fairness. In the case of alimony, a subsequent modification may be available if one or both parties have experienced a substantial change in…
Read MoreBullying in the Workplace and How to Stop It
Bullying in New Jersey can happen anywhere, even in the workplace. Workplace bullying is more common than people think. In fact, surveys show that 35 percent of American employees have been bullied in the workplace. Workplace bullying is not something that people should simply “live with.” Such misconduct creates a hostile work environment that, in…
Read MoreDivorce and back-to-school plans
For New Jersey parents who are going through a divorce or are newly divorced, back-to-school time may be far more complicated this year than it has been in the past. There are many decisions to be made at this time of year that will affect your children and their education. One of the things that…
Read MoreDemographic Shifts May Add to Rise in Prenuptial Agreements
As we have mentioned before on our New Jersey blog, older couples entering into a second or third marriage may want to consider executing a prenuptial agreement. Divorce at a later age can destabilize one’s finances and can potentially diminish the assets one had planned to pass on to family, friends and other beneficiaries. But…
Read MoreEEOC’s employment discrimination strategy draws praise, criticism
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is frequently mentioned on our New Jersey blog, since it often brings employment discrimination lawsuits on behalf of victimized workers. This publicity is no accident. The agency has made a concerted effort to bring more and larger discrimination cases against companies in recent years. The capacity of the EEOC…
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