by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Divorce
Child custody can feel overwhelming for many fathers. Emotions often run high. Legal steps may seem complicated. Yet, you deserve clear guidance. In New Jersey, child custody aims to protect children’s well-being. Courts base decisions on the best interests of the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances, Family Law
If You Know a Divorce is Coming, It’s Best to Plan Ahead Though there are situations where a party to divorce has no idea it’s coming until the papers are served, in many, if not most, situations, there are indications of trouble long before it becomes official. If...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Talking to Your Children about Divorce During and after a divorce proceeding, children experience fear and anxiety about their lives and their futures. They may fear that they’ll never see a parent again, or that they will be abandoned by both parents. They need to...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Divorce
Forcing Your Children to Take Sides in a Divorce In the aftermath of a divorce, your emotions can get the better of you. The sense of loss that comes with divorce can leave you with feelings of shame, anger and low self-esteem. Often, in a misguided effort to feel...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Divorce
Keeping Your Kids Out of the Middle in a Divorce When you are involved in a divorce and there are minor children, you can struggle with the desire to vent to your children about your ex or about your divorce. When your children ask about your divorce, or ask why you...