by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Divorce changes more than your daily life—it changes your legal and financial future. One of the most important yet overlooked steps after divorce is reviewing and updating your estate plan. Many people assume that divorce automatically removes an ex-spouse from their...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Life doesn’t stop changing once a divorce is finalized. A new job, a move to another state, or changes in a child’s needs can all create a need to revisit the terms of a divorce. Fortunately, New Jersey law allows for post-divorce modifications under specific...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Dividing property in a divorce is often complicated, but debt can be just as important. Credit cards, mortgages, and loans do not simply disappear when a marriage ends. Courts in New Jersey must decide how to fairly divide these liabilities. The way debt is handled...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Ending a marriage often brings the opportunity to reclaim your former name. In New Jersey and many other states, the law makes it possible to restore your maiden or prior name as part of the divorce process. However, the decision involves more than a line on a court...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Family Law
Fathers in New Jersey often face challenges in securing their parental rights. Many fear that courts will favor mothers when deciding custody or parenting time. However, recent legal changes are helping fathers get fair treatment. New Jersey has passed the Good Dad...
