by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
In New Jersey, the assumption is that after a divorce each parent will maintain a relationship with their children. This may be true even if your former spouse was abusive toward you or is otherwise difficult to get along with. In such a scenario, a parallel parenting...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Domestic Violence
Applying for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in New Jersey If you have been harmed or threatened by a person who you live with or once lived with, are or were married to or have a child with, you can apply for a domestic violence restraining order in New Jersey....
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
What Happens When One Spouse Earns More In many marriages, one spouse may have devoted their time to raising children or managing the household. When this is the case, the other one is often a high-earning spouse. When one spouse makes more than the other, they may...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Divorce is a complicated and emotional procedure that involves dividing assets and debts. For many couples, their home is one of the biggest assets. Unless a trust or prenuptial agreement addresses it, the mortgage on your home is considered part of the marital...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Social media has become an integral part of our daily routines. In fact, an estimated 4.9 billion people use social media across the world. However, if you’re undergoing divorce proceedings, it could help you to understand the potential impact that social media...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
If you’re one of the 36% of U.S. adults who are not married to their child’s other parent, you know that a good child custody arrangement is essential to your child’s well-being. However, since things change frequently, it’s common for a family...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Take Steps to Protect Your Medical Practice It has been estimated that about 24% of physicians or other medical professionals will have a marriage that ends in a divorce. Navigating a divorce while simultaneously managing a medical practice can present a complex...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Common Reasons That People Regret Divorcing Roughly one-third of divorced people have some regrets over choosing to end their marriage. The unfortunate reality is that it can be hard to deal with the aftermath of ending a relationship even if your marriage...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
What Is It Like to Divorce a Narcissist? If your estranged spouse has an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy, they might be part of the 1% of the population who has a narcissistic personality disorder. This condition makes it very hard to interact...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Pet Custody in a New Jersey Divorce Pet custody in New Jersey is not governed by any specific laws. However, your furry, feathered, or even scaled companions are a big part of your life, and we want to help you keep them a part of it. Mediation can help couples...
