by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Untreated Depression Could Devastate Your Marriage At any given time, 5% of adults suffer from clinical depression. Depression consists of more than just a bad mood or feeling sad for a couple of days. When a spouse’s depression lasts for a long time and has...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
Things to Know Before You Get a Divorce About 41% of first marriages in the United States end in divorce, and that number soars to 73% for third marriages. When you’ve decided that a divorce is the best path forward, there are some things you need to know before...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Marriage
Why You May Want a Divorce Unfortunately, many marriages do not have happy endings. It is estimated that about 50% of couples will end up going through a divorce, although some observers think that that figure is overstated. Here are a few reasons why couples dissolve...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
The Challenge of Co-parenting With a Narcissist According to recent estimates, 1 in 20 Americans has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Those with the condition often have difficulty sustaining long-term relationships and may exhibit manipulative, controlling,...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
What Is a Co-Parenting Plan and How Does It Work? Just over 40% of first marriages end in divorce, and most of them end within 14 years of the marriage. Many divorcing couples have young children, and parenting and custody issues are among the top sources of conflict...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
The role of life insurance in a divorce settlement What would you do if you were depending on a former spouse’s support for you and your child and your ex-spouse died? If you were the obligor, how could you ensure that your child still gets financial support?...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Mediation
What Can You Expect If Your Mediation Fails? On average, divorce mediation is successful 70% of the time. However, even though mediation can be helpful, it does not work for every situation. Knowing what happens if mediation fails can help you decide whether or not...
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...
