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New Jersey Is Where Marriages Go To Last
Virginia may be for lovers but it’s New Jersey where marriages go to last, according to the New York Post. Our State had the country’s fourth lowest divorce rate (12.9 per 1,000 residents) in 2015. But one group is bucking the trend: so-called “gray divorce”. The national average for divorces is 16.9 per 1,000, a…
Read More“What if Parents Agree that Child Support Shall Not Be Paid?”
When married couples negotiating a divorce or unmarried parents decide to go their separate ways, some may be tempted to put child support on hold. In New Jersey, there’s very limited legal room to do so. Why? Because New Jersey law considers child support the child’s right, not the parent’s. The amount and duration of…
Read MoreWhat if Your Company Has Problems Uber Alles?
A well run employer should respect its workers as human beings, no matter their position, tenure at the company, whether they’re seen as “rock stars” or problem employees. Part of that respect, and a legal obligation, is not to tolerate sexual harassment. No matter how management learns of harassment, it must pursue an independent investigation. …
Read More“Older Workers Need Not Apply,” Claim PricewaterhouseCoopers Plaintiffs
It’s a story that many older job seekers find familiar. An employer seeking fresh faces and youthful vitality won’t give the time of day to applicants who are not “recent college graduates.” PricewaterhouseCoopers, a worldwide accounting, tax services and consulting firm is facing a class action lawsuit claiming older job candidates didn’t stand much of…
Read More“Can A Person Qualify for Social Security Based on His or Her Ex-Spouse’s Work Record?”
Federal law permits you to collect Social Security benefits based on the work history and contributions of your ex-spouse. People deserve the benefits, having been a long-term partner and helpmate of a member of the workforce, if they meet certain qualifications. The benefits are similar to what you would have collected if you had stayed…
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