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What is Retroactive Child Support in the State of New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In the state of New Jersey, Child support is laid out through a variety of specific laws that must be followed by those who are the guardians of children...

Who Pays for College in a Divorce?

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Divorced parents and college tuition, room and board, and other expenses Different states have different laws and rules for how college is handled in a...

The Cost of Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

While there are costs involved with filing for a divorce, there are ways to help manage those costs and still receive a strong outcome in your favor. Our...

The Difference Between Custody and Guardianship in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When people are going through a divorce, they are often faced with issues of child custody.  Child custody deals with the custody of the child or children, as...

Obtaining a Relocation Order in New Jersey Family Court

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Many spouses, after a divorce, begin to think about the next phase of their lives. Parents will often enter into physical and custody orders for their children...

Same-sex Couple Adoptions in New Jersey

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There are different scenarios for when a gay parent will want to consider adopting a child: A child is born by one partner to the relationship and a...

What Happens To the Rental Property During a Divorce?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When couples divorce, decisions have to be made about dividing the marital property. Marital property includes more than just the family home, financial...

Alimony In New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Spouses worry about how they’re going to support themselves during a divorce and after the divorce is finalized. These worries are especially scary if a...

How Can Marijuana Use Affect Your Child Custody Case?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Marijuana use and child custody battles in New Jersey There are different laws that affect marijuana use and child custody battles. There are laws that govern...

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Attorney-client privilege is a concept that generally says that clients have a right to expect that everything they tell their lawyer will be kept in strictest...

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Communicating Through Divorce: Listening When It’s Hardest

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 practicalities, but when emotions run high and trust feels shattered, communication can seem nearly impossible. How do you listen and respond...

December 12, 2024 Read More

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Who Pays the Bills During a Divorce or Separation? Paying Bills While a Divorce is Pending

When a couple is in the process of getting a divorce, they are working with their separate attorneys’ advice to reach an agreement and work toward an eventual finalization.  It’s a process that unfolds over time, typically over the course of a year or more.  Along the way, household bills...

December 3, 2024 Read More

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

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 adjustment to the new commitment between partners.  Adjustment is certainly a major part of any new marriage, but for some couples, the joy...

November 12, 2024 Read More

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