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What Is the Financial Cost of Divorce—Can I Afford It?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

When a separated couple decides to divorce, one of the most common concerns they face is: How much does divorce cost? After all, you are taking one household...

What You Need to Know: Difference Between Alimony and Child Support in NJ

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Alimony and child support are two very different forms of financial support – yet many people have the misconception that they are both simply financial...

6 Legal Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

The grounds for a divorce are the legal reasons the divorce is granted. There are likely many reasons you are considering a divorce, but you must choose one of...

Can I Still Receive My Inheritance After Divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Like so many other aspects of the divorce process, there are lots of misconceptions surrounding the division of property in a divorce. Divorcing individuals...

How to Choose the Best Divorce Lawyer in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Choosing an attorney to represent you in your divorce is an immensely important process. You will be working closely with this individual during a very...

Can I Calculate the Average Cost of Divorce Before Filing?

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

When a separated couple decides to divorce, one of the most common concerns they face is: How much is the divorce going to cost? After all, you are taking one...

Deciding to Divorce Doesn’t Have to Mean a Court Fight

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

For many people, when they think of divorce, they immediately go to a “Kramer v. Kramer” scenario: a bitter court battle, complete with feuding attorneys...

Are You Guaranteed Alimony in New Jersey?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In New Jersey, alimony is not a certainty in every divorce case. Rather, it is based on one party's ability to pay alimony versus the other party's need to...

Deciding to Divorce Is the First Step—Here’s What Comes Next

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Once you make the decision to divorce, you may be confused about what should come next. Your first step should be to schedule an appointment with an attorney...

What You Should Know When Negotiating Your Alimony In New Jersey

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

One of the most common questions that potential clients have is “How much is alimony in NJ?” Whether they are the party who might be paying it or the...

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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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