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Is Recording Phone Conversations In New Jersey Legal?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

If you are involved in a divorce, you may want to know if recording phone conversations in New Jersey is legal and if these conversations are admissible in...

Do Prenups Actually Hold Up in Court in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

If you live in New Jersey and you are wondering whether you need a prenuptial agreement and whether prenups actually hold up in court or how long prenups last,...

Can a Divorce be Reopened in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

There are limited circumstances that will allow someone to reopen a divorce in the state of New Jersey. If you are wondering, can a divorce be reopened, you...

Summer Parenting Plans in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Summer parenting time and developing a summer custody schedule in New Jersey are common reasons that people may seek guidance from a skilled family law...

Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Disputes during divorce can lead to issues with securing an agreement for splitting up of assets, problems with child custodial arrangements, and issues with...

How Do You Get Guardianship of a Child in New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In the state of New Jersey, it is possible to obtain legal guardianship rights for a child that is not your own. This agreement is called Kinship Legal...

Benefits of Family Counseling for Divorced Parents

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

The process of creating a cooperative parenting plan or co-parenting schedule after a divorce oftentimes can be difficult to achieve, particularly if the...

What Are The Requirements for a Valid Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

If you are engaged in the state of New Jersey, you might want to know how to get a prenup in New Jersey. A valid prenuptial agreement in New Jersey, will...

3 Reasons Why You Should Settle Your Divorce Out of Court

Author: Nicole Casciola and Kristen Blucher

Divorce proceedings, often referred to as matrimonial matters, are complicated by the emotional demands that are involved in the divorce process. More than...

Can A Divorce Decree Be Reversed?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life events that a person can experience.  Divorce can be both financially and emotionally difficult...

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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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