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How to Financially Prepare for a Divorce

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

Divorce is a complicated process that can stretch over many months or even over the course of a year or more.  Your financial obligations during this time,...

Rehabilitative Alimony in New Jersey: Here’s What to Know

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

The goal in any divorce should be to strive for equity.  Most often, this includes some form of spousal support, or alimony, paid by one spouse to the...

What is a Gray Divorce and How to Handle One

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Even with the best-laid plans, life sometimes requires a change of course. No matter where you are in life or how many years you have been committed to a...

How to Get a Passport for a Child With an Absent Parent

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

Often, obtaining a passport for a minor is more complicated than people expect. It is helpful to have an understanding of the requirements of the process,...

What is a Guardian Ad Litem? A Guide for New Jersey Families

Author: Lisa Skelly and Rosanne DeTorres

During your divorce or custody case the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent your child. What is a guardian ad litem? This is a person who will...

Is military divorce the same as regular divorce?

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

The military lifestyle is a unique experience for families. It can be filled with uncertainty, abrupt relocation, deployment, separation and distance. It can...

How Do Divorced Parents Pay for College in New Jersey? Your Comprehensive Guide

Author: Lisa Skelly and Rosanne DeTorres

Every parent hears it, from their closest relatives and friends and from well-meaning strangers, that brief sentence that can seem like either a blessing or a...

What is the Divorce Rate in the US: American Divorce Statistics

Author: Lisa Skelly and Rosanne DeTorres

What is the divorce rate in the United States? Is the US divorce rate trending upward or downward? A quick online search of these questions will yield a list...

Do You Have to Refinance Your House After Divorce? What Happens if You Can’t Refinance After Divorce?

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

For many couples considering divorce, two questions are often top-of-mind: How will it affect my children, and what will happen to the house?  In any divorce,...

Communicating Through Divorce: Listening When It’s Hardest

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Written by guest writer, Deb Porter, owner of HOLD. Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It’s hard enough to navigate the...

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How to Financially Prepare for a Divorce

Divorce is a complicated process that can stretch over many months or even over the course of a year or more.  Your financial obligations during this time, however, will not be put on pause.  So it’s extremely important to know how to prepare for a divorce financially. Bills will need to be...

December 9, 2025 Read More

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Rehabilitative Alimony in New Jersey: Here’s What to Know

The goal in any divorce should be to strive for equity.  Most often, this includes some form of spousal support, or alimony, paid by one spouse to the other.  In New Jersey, there are four types of alimony, including rehabilitative alimony.  To understand its purpose, consider the following...

November 3, 2025 Read More

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What is a Gray Divorce and How to Handle One

Even with the best-laid plans, life sometimes requires a change of course. No matter where you are in life or how many years you have been committed to a marriage, you may find yourself contemplating a “gray divorce.” What is a gray divorce? It’s a divorce after the age of 60. Gray...

October 9, 2025 Read More

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