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Divorcing? Consider collaborative divorce with a trained attorney.
Contrary to popular belief, not all marriages end in an acrimonious court case. For couples who are open to it, there are alternate methods of dispute resolution that will serve most of them well. One of those options is collaborative divorce, in which both parties give up the litigation option up front and spend their…
Read MoreAmended Whistleblower bill to expand NJ workers’ protections
Residents of New Jersey may be aware that our State has one of the strongest whistleblower laws in the nation. The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) protects New Jersey employees from retaliation when they report illegal acts that are committed by either coworkers or their employers, or refuse to engage in those acts. Under CEPA,…
Read More“Grey Divorce”: What Happens When Seniors Need to Separate?
Veronica came in to see me by herself. She appeared to be in her early 80’s. She looked anxious and confused and was disheveled in appearance. She wasn’t sure why she needed to see me, other than that her three (3) grown up daughters threatened not to stay in contact with her anymore unless she divorced…
Read MorePrenups: Only for the rich? Think again.
Our blog readers may think that prenuptial agreements are only worth pursuing if the parties are wealthy. While a prenuptial agreement is often a good idea for individuals who fit a wealthy demographic, they can be highly beneficial to others as well. This is because prenuptial agreements do more than protect assets. For example, couples…
Read MoreNew Jersey disability retaliation claim settles for $275K in mediation
In previous posts, we have discussed that New Jersey employers must not discriminate against employees based upon a physical or mental disability. The failure of an employer to make reasonable accommodations regarding an employee’s disability could amount to discriminatory behavior, depending upon all of the facts and circumstances. We have also stated that employers must…
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