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DOES A PRENUP PROTECT FUTURE ASSETS AND EARNINGS

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Does a prenup protect future assets? The divorce rate in the U.S continues to hover around 50%. In 1 out of 2 marriages, you are likely to divorce in your...

SAME SEX MARRIAGE DIVORCE RATES

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

SAME SEX MARRIAGE DIVORCE RATES: DIVORCE RATE AMONG SAME SEX COUPLES   Are you wondering about same sex marriage divorce rates? Same sex marriage divorce...

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...

Benefits of Collaborative Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Benefit of Collaborative divorce & its definition:   Collaborative divorce is a way to settle divorce issues through negotiation and collaboration...

WHAT IS A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN DIVORCE?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

When parties have decided that they no longer wish to remain married, they will seek the dissolution of their marriage.  Generally, the terms dissolution and...

SUPERVISED CHILD VISITATION & CUSTODY

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

WHAT IS SUPERVISED VISITATION AND WHEN IS IT APPROPRIATE?  When there are serious and legitimate concerns regarding a child’s safety and welfare when...

NON BIOLOGICAL & SAME SEX PARENT CUSTODY RIGHTS

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Can non-biological parents have custody rights? In New Jersey, in certain unique circumstances, non-biological parents can have custody rights. The same is...

WHAT HAPPENS IF A SPOUSE DIES DURING A DIVORCE?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

  Are You Automatically Divorced if Your Spouse Dies? When a spouse dies during divorce, meaning after the Complaint for Divorce is filed but before the...

Starting a Business During Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

You may be wondering what starting a new business during divorce is like. If you, and possibly your business partners, are considering starting a business or...

HOW TO END A CIVIL UNION

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The laws about same sex civil unions are important to understand to know how to end a civil union in New Jersey. In New Jersey, two people of the same sex can...

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AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

A screenshot can look real and still be fake. The same is now true for photographs, audio recordings, videos, and even long text conversations. During a difficult divorce or custody dispute, that creates a serious problem. Your spouse could present something that appears to show you making a...

September 15, 2026 Read More

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

A family business can make divorce much harder to sort out. The company may support the household, employ one or both spouses, or represent years of work and investment. Even if only one spouse officially owns the business, its value and income can still become part of the divorce. New...

September 10, 2026 Read More

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

If you owned a business before you got married, you may assume it stays yours entirely if you divorce. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes the answer is more complicated. New Jersey generally treats property you owned before marriage differently from property acquired during the marriage. A...

September 3, 2026 Read More

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