by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce and Finances
A child is asked to join a travel team. Another child wants private music lessons, a class trip, or a costly summer program. One parent sees a great chance. The other sees a large bill and many lost weekends. After divorce, the fight is rarely just about whether the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Health coverage can be one of the most urgent parts of a New Jersey divorce. One spouse may rely on the other spouse’s work plan. When the marriage ends, that person may face new rates, new doctors, or a new amount to pay before coverage begins. The children may stay...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
Most parenting plans ask children to move between two homes. A bird-nesting plan turns that pattern around. The children stay in the family home. Each parent lives there during that parent’s set time. School mornings, bedrooms, pets, and neighborhood routines remain...
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...
