by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Family Law
Does a Parent’s Gender Matter in Custody Decisions? When couples are fighting over child custody, there is a pervasive myth that the courts will usually prefer a mother over a father when issuing an order. While this might have been true in the past, times and...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Family Law
Finding a Way to Get More Parenting Time Divorce can be an excruciating time, and more so when children are involved. If you have tried and failed to make the relationship work with your ex, remember that you don’t have to fail with your children. The court may...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Support, Divorce and Finances
Who Pays for a Child’s College Education After a Divorce? As of 2021, the average annual cost of tuition for a full-time, in-state student in New Jersey was $13,963. With more and more employers requiring a college degree even for entry-level jobs, parents...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
Do You Need to Divide Custody Time Equally? Each year, roughly 12.9 million parents are navigating all the complex rules of child custody. One of the most common custody arrangements is a joint custody situation, where parents share custody. Though many people assume...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Family Law
How to Negotiate Holiday Parenting Time After a Divorce As a divorced parent, the holidays rarely look like the photos you see on glossy magazines and the cards sent by your married friends and family members. About 39% of first marriages in the United States end in...