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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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Working With a New Jersey Child Relocation Attorney: The Post-Bisbing Standard

Once your divorce is finalized, you may feel ready for a fresh start.  That might include new friendships, a new relationship or starting a new career.  Any of these changes can result in a desire or even the necessity to relocate.  So here’s what you need to know. If you don’t have...

February 4, 2026 Read More

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Our NJ Guide to the QDRO Process

At its core, a divorce is a legal process that not only ends a marriage but also divides shared property. When sorting out the details of a final divorce judgment, the court will consider financial assets and liabilities that have or will continue to accumulate before, during, and after your...

February 1, 2026 Read More

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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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