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Life After Divorce—Finding The “New You”

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Written by guest writer, Pam Etzin, An Eye for Detail Life after divorce can be confusing and anxiety provoking. You may be thinking, who am I now? Who...

The Appellate Division Upholds Parent’s Rights in Non-Dissolution Matters

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The Appellate court has overturned a trial court decision where the judge decided an issue of custody of a child born to parents who were never married without...

NJ’s Appellate Court Offers Guidance on the Distribution of Restricted Stock in Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Compensation for executives in large companies often goes beyond the standard salary and perqs (car or phone reimbursements, etc.). Executive compensation...

What to Consider When It Comes to Your Children and Same Sex Divorce

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

New Jersey began expanding its laws regarding same-sex relationships back in 2005 when the Domestic Partnership Act was signed, and since then, the laws have...

Case Study: Possession of the Marital Residence While a Divorce is Pending

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In many cases of divorce, one of the most contested aspects is the issue of the marital residence. Oftentimes, parties who are divorcing do not want to reside...

How Can Your Divorce and College Expenses Affect Your Settlement?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Parents of college-bound children, take note: The law in New Jersey requires all divorced parents to contribute to their children's college educations....

Case Study: Restraining Orders versus Civil Restraints

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Victims of domestic violence are typically advised by the police departments responding to their matters that they have the right to pursue a temporary...

I Am Relocating After Divorce – What Should I Know?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

It's common for individuals to want to start over once their divorce is finalized, and this typically includes plans to relocate from the state and start fresh...

Case Study: The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In some cases, divorcing parties and their respective attorneys may decide that traditional divorce litigation is not in the best interest of the parties for...

3 Things to Know About Divorce and Executive Compensation in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Individuals who are considering divorce are often concerned about two particular aspects of the end of their marriage: the emotional burden and the financial...

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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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