by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
If you are contemplating a divorce or are already a party to a divorce proceeding, and you can’t agree on who will get the marital home, or you know that neither of you will be able to afford the marital home after a divorce, the best course of action may be the sale...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Even though divorce may be the right thing for you, it will seldom be easy. Untangling the legal, financial and emotional bonds will simply take time. As you go through the process, there are many things to remember: To protect your legal interests, it is essential...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
Another situation where grandparents can prevail, and in some circumstances even establish rights equal to the parents, is if the grandparent becomes what is known as the “psychological parent” to the child. In other words – if the grandparent effectively...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
Your parenting plan must focus on the best interests of the child and at the same time work for you as a parent. Just as each family situation is different, each family’s parenting plan is going to be unique. If one spouse travels extensively, the parenting plan may...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
In the last month, two separate panels of the New Jersey Appellate Division have issued conflicting rulings on the issue of who chooses the last name of your child after a divorce. This week, one panel of appellate judges chose to apply what is called the “best...