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NJ CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

NJ CHILD SUPPORT LAWS REGARDING COLLEGE For most families, the prospect of paying for college is daunting.  For divorced families, it can be even more so. ...

MARRIAGE SEPARATION & DIVORCE WHILE PREGNANT

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

There are a number of things to keep in mind if you are considering a divorce while pregnant.  You can file a complaint for divorce while pregnant, and you...

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT DIVORCE MEDIATION?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

What You Can Expect at Divorce Mediation Mediation is a form of dispute resolution used by divorcing couples who want to stay out of court. In mediation, the...

Divorce Help & Advice for Stay at Home Moms

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Stay at home moms seeking to divorce have unique concerns and challenges. The right divorce help for stay at home moms is critical to allow stay at home moms...

PROTECTING INHERITANCE FROM DIVORCE

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Are inheritances protected in divorce? Is my inheritance protected in divorce? How do I go about protecting inheritance in divorce? Can your spouse take your...

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT AFTER MARRIAGE

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Can you do a prenuptial agreement after marriage? Prenuptial agreements that outline each person’s economic rights and responsibilities made before marriage...

CHILD CUSTODY RELOCATION & CHILD RELOCATION LAWS IN NJ

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Child Relocation Laws: Can a Custodial Parent Move Out of State?   It’s common for individuals to want to start over once their divorce is finalized,...

Spousal Support, Maintenance & Alimony in a Same Sex Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Many same-sex couples ask us to explain how same sex spousal alimony works in New Jersey. They want to know whether the rules about how much same sex spousal...

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...

Second Parent Adoption

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

A second parent adoption is a legal procedure that allows a same-sex parent, regardless of whether they have a legally recognized relationship to the other...

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What is the Divorce Rate in the US: American Divorce Statistics

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 of results, but the statistics may not be telling the whole story about marriage and divorce in America.  Depending on the source, there can...

January 23, 2025 Read More

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Do You Have to Refinance Your House After Divorce? What Happens if You Can’t Refinance After Divorce?

For many couples considering divorce, two questions are often top-of-mind: How will it affect my children, and what will happen to the house?  In any divorce, one of the most important considerations is the fair and equitable division of property, assets, and debts.  Marital property consists...

January 3, 2025 Read More

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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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