by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
When parents decide to end their marriage, they must resolve numerous issues relating to their children. Child support is often a primary concern at this time. What happens, however, if one parent can no longer make payments or needs more money to help cover the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Uncategorized
Five Primary Benefits of Child Custody Mediation By their very nature, divorce cases are among the most complicated and emotional legal proceedings in the New Jersey court system. The complexity and acrimony that can be associated with the dissolution of a marriage...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Divorce
Legal Custody and Physical Custody in the Family Court System According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 14.4 million parents with physical custody of their kids. The courts make these decisions based on what they believe will be in the best interests of the...
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...
