by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Is Legal Separation Better Than Divorce in New Jersey? Of all the U.S. states, New Jersey has the second-lowest divorce rate. But part of the reason divorce rates are low is that some people opt for legal separation. Similarities Between Divorce and Separation In many...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Uncategorized
Consider a Collaborative Divorce If You Have Kids Most divorce proceedings prompt an upheaval of the family unit as a whole, and children are especially at risk of suffering from the emotional impact of a divorce. This is why parents should take extra caution when...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Property Division
Equitable Distribution of Marital Property in New Jersey Divorce creates two households, which requires the marital property—both assets and liabilities—to be divided. Ideally, the divorcing couple can come to a private agreement with assistance from their New Jersey...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
Considerations for Filing for Divorce During a Pandemic Every year, hundreds of thousands of people file for divorce in the United States. The stress of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders and working from home is putting a lot of stress on married...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Family Law, Marriage
Why Are Prenups so Important in the Post-COVID Age? Even though half of all marriages end in divorce, only about 5% of couples arrange a prenup. It can feel a little awkward discussing this topic before a wedding, but it is an important method for protecting you and...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce and Finances
How to Adjust to Life After Divorce Amid a Pandemic Roughly half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, and divorce rates have increased steadily over the past 30 years for those over the age of 50. If you think that your marriage is coming to an end,...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Property Division
How the COVID-19 Outbreak Is Impacting Property Division New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means that property in a divorce is not automatically split 50-50. However, the two spouses need to reach an agreement on how to divide the assets. The...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Domestic Violence
COVID-19 Leads to Increased Risk of Domestic Violence The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. By the end of March, the United States was already seeing a rapid growth of cases in densely populated areas, and by July,...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
COVID-19 Can Strain Custody Agreements On March 11, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Within a few months, the virus has made its way throughout the United States, and it has affected almost every household in some...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Collaborative Divorce, Mediation
Try Mediation When the Courthouse Is Closed Ninety-five percent of divorces reach settlements before they would end up being decided by a judge in court. One way to end a divorce case without litigation is through mediation. COVID-19 may actually give divorcing...
