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. | 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. | Divorce
Why the Court May Not Uphold Your Prenup If you signed a prenuptial agreement before marriage, chances are that it will be enforceable in the event of a divorce as almost 10% of Americans have these agreements. If something seems unfair about it, the presumption will...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances, Property Division
How Retirement Funds Are Affected by Divorce Property Division The financial implications of a New Jersey divorce can linger long after the emotional and practical issues have been resolved. For many couples, their retirement funds are some of their most significant...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Pets
How Pets Are Accounted for in a Divorce In the United States, there are just over 63 million households that have a dog, and there are another nearly 43 million households that have at least one cat. Therefore, it isn’t uncommon for married couples to own pets...
