by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Families with special needs children face challenges that might complicate their relationships and contribute to their divorce. About 20% of families have children with special needs, and the divorce rate for these families is generally higher than the national...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
What Should You Do Before You Start the Divorce Process? When a couple chooses to end their marriage, it is not as simple as walking away. Divorce involves a variety of issues that must be addressed, and you should be prepared for them even before you file. New...
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
What Joint Custody Schedule Will Work for You? In the United States, there are 12.9 million custodial parents. This means that there are millions of child custody agreements that parents have been able to come to despite a slew of difficulties, including challenging...
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...