Elder Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning in Hackensack, New Jersey

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), is a federal law that requires certain employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees while still protecting their job for their return. There are certain requirements that must be met by both employers and employees to qualify. However, if you do qualify, this can be an important legal tool for use if you need to leave work for any family matter that qualifies.                                                                           Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act Many people think that the Family  Medical  Leave Act only allows a woman to take 12 weeks of leave after the birth of the child or the legal adoption of a child. However, the Family Medical Leave Act actually allows any employees under certain circumstances to take unpa...

This is the third and final installment in a series on parental alienation. The first post reviewed parental alienation. The second post explored warning signs that your child may be the victim of a parental alienation situation. This post will examine how to assert your legal rights and stop the abusive behavior.            If you find that the other parent is interfering in your relationship with your child, it is normal to ask yourself, how did this begin? Contempt and the harboring of contempt is at the forefront of the other parent’s behavior. The other parent is also most likely a manipulator. She or he is able to manipulate you and your child. Parental alienation often begins subtly. At first it is derogatory comments. It then moves to demeaning, negating, and even berating comments that target the other parent.  What to do if You Suspect Parental Alienation If you suspect that your ex-spouse or partner is alienating your chi...