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Filing For Divorce After Domestic Violence

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

If you are seeking a divorce because you have been the victim of domestic violence, you have some options that you need to be aware of. Filing for divorce...

How Does a Buy Sell Agreement Work in a Divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

If you are in the middle of a divorce and you are worried about how the divorce settlement business ownership process will work, a buy sell agreement can be...

What is Retroactive Child Support in the State of New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In the state of New Jersey, Child support is laid out through a variety of specific laws that must be followed by those who are the guardians of children...

Who Pays for College in a Divorce?

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Divorced parents and college tuition, room and board, and other expenses Different states have different laws and rules for how college is handled in a...

The Cost of Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

While there are costs involved with filing for a divorce, there are ways to help manage those costs and still receive a strong outcome in your favor. Our...

The Difference Between Custody and Guardianship in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When people are going through a divorce, they are often faced with issues of child custody.  Child custody deals with the custody of the child or children, as...

Obtaining a Relocation Order in New Jersey Family Court

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Many spouses, after a divorce, begin to think about the next phase of their lives. Parents will often enter into physical and custody orders for their children...

Same-sex Couple Adoptions in New Jersey

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There are different scenarios for when a gay parent will want to consider adopting a child: A child is born by one partner to the relationship and a...

What Happens To the Rental Property During a Divorce?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When couples divorce, decisions have to be made about dividing the marital property. Marital property includes more than just the family home, financial...

Alimony In New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Spouses worry about how they’re going to support themselves during a divorce and after the divorce is finalized. These worries are especially scary if a...

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My husband’s mental illness is ruining our marriage

Mental illness refers to a variety of mental health disorders, which are often manifested through significant changes in a person's emotional behavior and overall attitude, frequently displaying issues with difficulty in social life, work and family activities. Oftentimes people think these...

April 9, 2024 Read More

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Are divorce records public?

In the state of New Jersey, divorce documents are generally considered public records. There is a possibility that a third-party could access copies of your divorce documents. New Jersey divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey Record Center if you want to know how to...

March 28, 2024 Read More

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Can I change my child’s last name if I have sole custody?

A parent may file a request for a child's name change in New Jersey. This application could be made in a divorce complaint, in a motion to the court, following a divorce, or in a Family Court non-dissolution case where the parties are not married, and were never married. The family court will make...

March 22, 2024 Read More

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