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, 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. | Alimony, Divorce
Primary Factors Judges Consider for Alimony Payments When seeking a New Jersey divorce, it’s important to consider if you or your spouse will be required to make alimony payments as part of the decree. It’s believed that more than 450,000 people in the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances, Property Division
If you make a decision to file for a divorce in a New Jersey court, you and your spouse must resolve numerous issues pertaining to property division, child custody and support (if applicable) and other important financial matters. Whether you file a “no...
