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My husband’s mental illness is ruining our marriage

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Mental illness refers to a variety of mental health disorders, which are often manifested through significant changes in a person's emotional behavior and...

Are divorce records public?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

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...

Can I change my child’s last name if I have sole custody?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

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...

Can you get a divorce without a lawyer?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

The short answer is yes, you can get a divorce without a lawyer.  In fact, most people are surprised to learn that there is not any aspect of family court in...

Name change after divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

To change your name after divorce, you can file a motion in Family Court as part of a pending or post judgment divorce case. If your judgment of divorce...

My Ex Keeps Stalking Me

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Stalking has been defined as a course of conduct that is directed at one person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking is a pattern of ...

Is military divorce the same as regular divorce?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Military divorce couples file for divorce using the same process that civilians use; however, when military couples divorce there are factors that have to be...

What is bird nesting divorce?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

A bird nesting divorce, also referred to as bird's nest custody, or bird nesting, is a living arrangement that allows for the children to continue to reside in...

Co-owning a house after divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Co-owning a house after divorce, and divorcing with a house in both names, is an issue that arises when people divorce and own a home together.  Couples have...

What to do with wedding rings after divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

What to do with wedding rings after divorce and what to do with engagement rings after divorce are questions commonly asked of family law attorneys. 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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