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What is a Gray Divorce and How to Handle One

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

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...

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...

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...

How Soon Can You Get a Divorce After Marriage? Divorce Right After Marriage

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

The “honeymoon phase” of a marriage, typically the first six months to a year, has been romanticized by popular culture as an exciting time of joyful...

Divorce Mediator vs Lawyer: Do You Need a Lawyer or Mediator for Divorce?

Author: Lisa Skelly and Rosanne DeTorres

If you are contemplating a divorce from your partner, do you need a lawyer or mediator for your divorce? What is the difference between the role of a divorce...

What is the Difference Between a Divorce Lawyer and a Family Law Attorney: Family Lawyer vs Divorce Lawyer

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

If you are considering a divorce, you may be wondering: exactly what is the difference between a divorce lawyer and a family law attorney? A divorce lawyer is...

Divorce for Irreconcilable Differences in New Jersey

Author: Lisa Skelly and Erin DeGeorge

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...

Cohabitation in New Jersey

Author: Lisa Skelly and Rosanne DeTorres

Whether you are considering a new shared living arrangement with your partner, are already living together before marriage, or wondering about a previous...

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AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

A screenshot can look real and still be fake. The same is now true for photographs, audio recordings, videos, and even long text conversations. During a difficult divorce or custody dispute, that creates a serious problem. Your spouse could present something that appears to show you making a...

September 15, 2026 Read More

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

A family business can make divorce much harder to sort out. The company may support the household, employ one or both spouses, or represent years of work and investment. Even if only one spouse officially owns the business, its value and income can still become part of the divorce. New...

September 10, 2026 Read More

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

If you owned a business before you got married, you may assume it stays yours entirely if you divorce. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes the answer is more complicated. New Jersey generally treats property you owned before marriage differently from property acquired during the marriage. A...

September 3, 2026 Read More

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