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Mental health and child custody

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Mental health issues can impact every area of a person's life, and if not managed properly can have devastating effects on that person and all of their...

Divorce negotiations

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Negotiating a divorce settlement is arguably the most important aspect of the divorce process. In order to reach a divorce settlement proposal, you will want...

How to win a divorce case

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

The divorce process can be quite a challenging experience for a number of reasons. Making the decision to divorce your spouse can be the most difficult aspect...

Parenting plan modifications

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

What is a parenting plan? New Jersey provides for legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody refers to one or both parents having the legal authority to...

Emotional stages of divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

The legal process that is required and necessary for people to go through in order to divorce their spouse can be difficult, painful, and both financially and...

When can a child decide which parent to live with?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

When people are involved in a custody matter, the children should always be the priority. Often, people lose sight of what is best for the children because the...

How is property divided in a divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

One of the primary aspects of a divorce situation involves the distribution of property. If you are contemplating divorce or are already involved in a divorce,...

Residential Custody in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

If you are contemplating a separation from your child’s other parent, it is important for you to have an understanding of the different types of child...

How long does a divorce take in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

When people are contemplating divorcing their spouse, one of the most commonly asked questions is always how long does a divorce take. Unfortunately, there...

Most common divorce mistakes that can cost you

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

When navigating the process of divorce, it is important to avoid divorce mistakes that can cost you. One of the biggest divorce mistakes includes choosing to...

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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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