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Dating During Divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Often people are concerned about the prospect of dating during divorce. Sometimes people worry about how dating and a new relationship can impact their...

Abandonment and Desertion in Divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Abandonment and desertion are terms that are used interchangeably and have the same meaning. Abandonment is a legal term for the word desertion, referring to...

Signing divorce papers

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

What happens if you don’t sign divorce papers? In the state of New Jersey, one party cannot force the other party to remain married. Procedurally, even if...

How to get divorce papers

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

What should you do if you are serving divorce papers? All family law situations are unique. Sometimes both people want to file for divorce. In other...

Who Pays Attorney Fees In Divorce?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

For many people considering filing for divorce, or for those who have already filed for divorce, the financial costs can be a significant concern. Oftentimes...

Newborn separation from mother: New Jersey breast-feeding custody laws

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Breast-feeding in custody issues When a baby is born, there are extraordinary decisions that have to be made concerning the child's health, safety, and...

What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce in New Jersey?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

If you are contemplating divorce, it is necessary that you understand the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce in New Jersey. In an...

What is a temporary custody agreement and when is it used?

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Legal and physical custody are defined as two different custodial relationships in the state of New Jersey. Legal custody is defined by the parent or parents...

Understanding Spousal Support and Alimony in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

The phrases, alimony and spousal support, can be used interchangeably. These phrases refer to support paid to and for the other spouse. This support...

Grandparents rights in New Jersey

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

In many families, grandparents play a significant role in a child’s life. In positive situations, grandparents provide love, care and support complimenting...

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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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