by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Mediation
What Can You Expect If Your Mediation Fails? On average, divorce mediation is successful 70% of the time. However, even though mediation can be helpful, it does not work for every situation. Knowing what happens if mediation fails can help you decide whether or not...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Alimony, Divorce
Primary Factors Judges Consider for Alimony Payments When seeking a New Jersey divorce, it’s important to consider if you or your spouse will be required to make alimony payments as part of the decree. It’s believed that more than 450,000 people in the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances, Property Division
If you make a decision to file for a divorce in a New Jersey court, you and your spouse must resolve numerous issues pertaining to property division, child custody and support (if applicable) and other important financial matters. Whether you file a “no...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Divorce
Legal Custody and Physical Custody in the Family Court System According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 14.4 million parents with physical custody of their kids. The courts make these decisions based on what they believe will be in the best interests of the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Is Legal Separation Better Than Divorce in New Jersey? Of all the U.S. states, New Jersey has the second-lowest divorce rate. But part of the reason divorce rates are low is that some people opt for legal separation. Similarities Between Divorce and Separation In many...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
Considerations for Filing for Divorce During a Pandemic Every year, hundreds of thousands of people file for divorce in the United States. The stress of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders and working from home is putting a lot of stress on married...
