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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...

Is NJ an Equitable Distribution State?

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New Jersey is one of many equitable distribution states. Equitable distribution means that the marital property of two spouses (or a spouse and a partner) are...

How to Prepare for a Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Admitting that your marriage isn’t working is difficult emotionally. It can also be frightening because it’s natural to worry about how you will pay the...

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

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 mediator vs lawyer?  To understand the difference, it helps to compare the roles of two types of sporting officials – the coaches and the...

October 4, 2024 Read More

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Filing Taxes After Divorce or Separation: Divorce and Taxes Guide

Going through a divorce is a complex process that involves many decisions about property division, finances, and providing for dependent children, and it’s common to feel overwhelmed by their scope.  It’s essential that the tax implications for all of these decisions get the attention they...

September 19, 2024 Read More

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