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ORDER OF PROTECTION IN NEW JERSEY

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

RESTRAINING ORDERS              In New Jersey, there are more than 15 actions, or “predicate acts”, that are grounds for obtaining a...

Emotional Abuse in a Marriage

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

STAYING SAFE IS MOST IMPORTANT AND YOUR TOP PRIORITY   If you are in an emotionally abusive marriage, you are in a vulnerable position due to that...

SEPARATION & DIVORCE AFTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

During COVID, there has been an exponential increase in the number of domestic violence and divorce cases. We know that partners and spouses who are cooped up...

Restraining Orders and Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

It’s not uncommon for one or both parties involved in a divorce proceeding to obtain a restraining order during the divorce process. Restraining orders...

Restraining Orders and Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Restraining orders are a part of many divorce cases and are an important protection that is necessary to prevent domestic violence and allow victims of...

Recognizing Child Abuse

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

As a parent, your primary concern is to make sure your child is protected and safe. If your child spends time with the other parent or friends or relatives of...

Domestic Violence in Your Relationship

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

There were 70,311 domestic violence cases reported to the New Jersey police in 2011. There are many cases that go unreported as well, making domestic violence...

What You Need to Know About Child Abuse and Custody

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The sexual-abuse allegations against Woody Allen by his daughter Dylan Farrow made national news last year and have turned the spotlight on child abuse and...

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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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