by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
New Jersey custody law does not restrict either parent from moving from one place to another in the state. It does, however, prevent a custodial parent from relocating out of state with a child unless: The parents both agree in writing The parent gets the courts...
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. | Divorce
By: Andrew L. Rochester, Esquire In a very unusual case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (a Court just below the Supreme Court) took the unusual step of wading into divorce law. This case can have major ramifications for every person who gets...
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...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious problem that destroys families on a daily basis. Legally, domestic violence has serious consequences and can affect: Personal safety issues Living arrangements Child custody/visitation Spousal support A report by the New Jersey State...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
In recent years, shared custody has become more prevalent among divorced or separated parents. New Jersey’s child custody laws are gender neutral and more fathers are taking active roles in their children’s day to day lives making shared custody more common. In New...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Divorce settlements are often hard-fought battles and if you’re lucky, as fair as possible in the current circumstances. However, life after divorce often brings about unanticipated changes, making the original settlement agreement untenable for one or both parties. ...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Property Division
For the purposes of a divorce settlement, New Jersey is an equitable property state. Which means that marital property is divided based upon what is fair and not necessarily equally. In determining the equitable distribution of marital property, the court considers...
