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Dating During Divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Often people are concerned about the prospect of dating during divorce. Sometimes people worry about how dating and a new relationship can impact their...

Abandonment and Desertion in Divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Abandonment and desertion are terms that are used interchangeably and have the same meaning. Abandonment is a legal term for the word desertion, referring to...

Signing divorce papers

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

What happens if you don’t sign divorce papers? In the state of New Jersey, one party cannot force the other party to remain married. Procedurally, even if...

How to get divorce papers

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

What should you do if you are serving divorce papers? All family law situations are unique. Sometimes both people want to file for divorce. In other...

Who Pays Attorney Fees In Divorce?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

For many people considering filing for divorce, or for those who have already filed for divorce, the financial costs can be a significant concern. Oftentimes...

Newborn separation from mother: New Jersey breast-feeding custody laws

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Breast-feeding in custody issues When a baby is born, there are extraordinary decisions that have to be made concerning the child's health, safety, and...

What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

If you are contemplating divorce, it is necessary that you understand the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce in New Jersey. In an...

What is a temporary custody agreement and when is it used?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Legal and physical custody are defined as two different custodial relationships in the state of New Jersey. Legal custody is defined by the parent or parents...

Understanding Spousal Support and Alimony in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

The phrases, alimony and spousal support, can be used interchangeably. These phrases refer to support paid to and for the other spouse. This support...

Grandparents rights in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

In many families, grandparents play a significant role in a child’s life. In positive situations, grandparents provide love, care and support complimenting...

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Divorce for Irreconcilable Differences in New Jersey

Can feelings of being less connected, of “growing apart,” physical or emotional distance, or mistrust be grounds for divorce in New Jersey, or does a couple need to demonstrate something less abstract?  Does filing for divorce require proof of alleged harm, or can a couple simply come to a...

July 26, 2024 Read More

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Cohabitation in New Jersey

Whether you are considering a new shared living arrangement with your partner, are already living together before marriage, or wondering about a previous partner’s change in relationship status, it’s a good idea to know how cohabitation laws in New Jersey affect your rights and...

July 18, 2024 Read More

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False allegations in divorce: How to defend yourself against false allegations in divorce

What are false accusations in a divorce case?  False accusations in divorce can deal with any issue or situation when the other parent or party has made a false statement about you. Unfortunately, false allegations and false accusations, two terms used interchangeably, are common in divorce...

July 11, 2024 Read More

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