by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Owning a small business adds real complexity to divorce. Your company may be your largest asset and your main source of income. It may support employees, vendors, and your family. The choices you make during a divorce can protect that value—or put it at risk. This...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Divorce is rarely simple, especially when children or shared property are involved. Yet in recent years, one issue has become increasingly common: deciding who keeps the family pet. For many couples, a dog or cat is not just property. Pets are companions, protectors,...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Alimony
Alimony is one of the most significant legal and financial issues that can arise during a divorce in New Jersey. It often becomes a point of serious discussion, particularly when one spouse has been financially dependent on the other throughout the marriage. Whether...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Alimony
Alimony is often a critical part of a divorce settlement in New Jersey. When one spouse has relied on the other for financial support, spousal support may be awarded to maintain a standard of living similar to that enjoyed during the marriage. But what happens if the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Dividing property in a divorce is often complicated, but debt can be just as important. Credit cards, mortgages, and loans do not simply disappear when a marriage ends. Courts in New Jersey must decide how to fairly divide these liabilities. The way debt is handled...
