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What You Can Learn from Celebrity Divorces in Stewartsville, New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Celebrity divorces make huge headlines, with all the details getting much coverage in the tabloids and even on news and talk shows. While celebrity divorces...

Plan For Summer Parenting

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

With summer rapidly approaching, it is a good idea to start planning how you and your ex will share parenting time over the school break....

Same Sex Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Same sex marriage was legalized in New Jersey in October, 2013, allowing same sex couples to obtain the same privileges as opposite sex couples. With same sex...

Living with Your Parents After Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Moving in with your parents after your divorce might sound like the worst idea possible, but for many people it is a solution that works....

Can Divorce Ever Be Truly Amicable in Bedminster, New Jersey?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

You’ve probably heard the term “amicable divorce” used to describe some splits. These divorces are portrayed as easy and conflict-free. Gwyneth...

Marital Settlement Agreements

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

A marital settlement agreement is a comprehensive written agreement that describes all of the agreements you have reached with your spouse with regard to the...

What You Need to Know Before You Sign Any Child-Custody Agreement

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Divorce itself is hard enough; but when there are children involved, it can make the process even tougher. As a result, one of the most emotional aspects of a...

Divorce and Autism

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

April is Autism Awareness month, and one statistic that is frequently discussed in reference to autism is the increased rate of divorce for parents of autistic...

Recognizing Child Abuse

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

As a parent, your primary concern is to make sure your child is protected and safe. If your child spends time with the other parent or friends or relatives of...

Should You Have a Divorce Party?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

One of the latest trends is to celebrate your divorce with a party. While years ago people might have had a subdued drink with friends when the divorce...

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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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