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How to Handle Divorce Stress and Divorce Anxiety

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Experienced representation for spouses who suffer divorce stress and anxiety Stay calm. There are ways of dealing with divorce anxiety. There are bound to be...

Pension Rights After Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

When spouses divorce, the primary economic focus is on the marital home, the bank accounts of each spouse, their vehicles, and their personal possessions. The...

Is Deferred Compensation a Marital Asset?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Many employers provide a variety of benefits that employees can earn – in time. These executive compensation benefits and employee benefits aren’t payable...

LGBT Parental Rights in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

In 2013, New Jersey legalized same-sex marriages in the New Jersey Superior Court case - Garden State Equality v. Dow. In 2015, the US Supreme Court legalized...

What are the Chances of a Father Getting Full Custody in New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Fathers and Custody Rights in New Jersey The Washington Post reported in December 2017 that the traditional standard of awarding custody to a mother and...

Proving Financial Abuse in Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Often, one spouse tries to use his/her financial advantage to force a more favorable divorce settlement. For example, a professional who earns a high income...

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COLLABORATIVE LAW AND MEDIATION?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Mediation vs. Collaborative Divorce: Divorce Mediation Process Although our clients have many questions about the difference between mediation and...

HOW DOES JOINT CUSTODY WORK?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Some of the most common questions we get asked are: How does joint custody work? What is a joint custody parenting plan? How Does Joint Custody Work in New...

REASONS TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

 Reasons to Modify Child Support In order to win a child support modification, you must show a change in circumstances. What is a change in circumstance that...

DOES A PRENUP PROTECT FUTURE ASSETS AND EARNINGS

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Does a prenup protect future assets? The divorce rate in the U.S continues to hover around 50%. In 1 out of 2 marriages, you are likely to divorce in your...

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Sole custody vs. joint custody in New Jersey

What does full custody mean in New Jersey? Another term for full custody is sole custody. People are often unsure of the difference between sole custody vs. joint custody. In the state of New Jersey sole custody is when one parent is designated to make all of the decisions for the child, and the...

April 26, 2024 Read More

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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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