by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious problem that destroys families on a daily basis. Legally, domestic violence has serious consequences and can affect: Personal safety issues Living arrangements Child custody/visitation Spousal support A report by the New Jersey State...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
In recent years, shared custody has become more prevalent among divorced or separated parents. New Jersey’s child custody laws are gender neutral and more fathers are taking active roles in their children’s day to day lives making shared custody more common. In New...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Divorce settlements are often hard-fought battles and if you’re lucky, as fair as possible in the current circumstances. However, life after divorce often brings about unanticipated changes, making the original settlement agreement untenable for one or both parties. ...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Property Division
For the purposes of a divorce settlement, New Jersey is an equitable property state. Which means that marital property is divided based upon what is fair and not necessarily equally. In determining the equitable distribution of marital property, the court considers...
