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Can I Break My Prenuptial Agreement?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

A pre-nuptial agreement is entered into by two parties who are engaged to be married.  The purpose of a pre-nuptial agreement is to protect the separate...

Restraining Orders and Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

It’s not uncommon for one or both parties involved in a divorce proceeding to obtain a restraining order during the divorce process. Restraining orders...

Safe Deposit Boxes and Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Safe-deposit boxes are secure, fireproof storage spaces offered by banks. Some people keep their valuables in a safe deposit box. If you and your spouse have...

How to Remove Your Name From a House Deed After a Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Often a divorcing couple’s most valuable asset is the marital home. In a divorce, couples are concerned about how to divide the equity in the home, which is...

Does New Jersey Have Common Law Marriage?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Common law marriage occurs when two people live together for a certain number of years (usually more than 10) and hold themselves out as married (such as by...

Do Divorcing Parents Have to Pay For Their Children’s Education?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Parents of college-bound children, take note: NJ child-support laws require all divorced parents to contribute to their children’s college educations....

The Right of First Refusal in Parenting Plans

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Many people going through a divorce try to get as much parenting time with their children as possible.  While people may think that this is limited to...

Dating During & After Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

A common concern that people have when they are going through a divorce is when they can begin dating and what affect a new relationship may have on their...

Default Divorce: A short guide to divorcing a non-responsive spouse

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

We are often asked, “Can I still get divorced if my spouse doesn’t respond to our papers?”  The short answer is yes.  While the process can be more...

How Your Retirement Affects Alimony in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When the governor signed the new alimony law in September 2014, many people believed that it created an automatic termination of alimony obligations when the...

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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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