by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Why the Court May Not Uphold Your Prenup If you signed a prenuptial agreement before marriage, chances are that it will be enforceable in the event of a divorce as almost 10% of Americans have these agreements. If something seems unfair about it, the presumption will...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances, Property Division
How Retirement Funds Are Affected by Divorce Property Division The financial implications of a New Jersey divorce can linger long after the emotional and practical issues have been resolved. For many couples, their retirement funds are some of their most significant...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Pets
How Pets Are Accounted for in a Divorce In the United States, there are just over 63 million households that have a dog, and there are another nearly 43 million households that have at least one cat. Therefore, it isn’t uncommon for married couples to own pets...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
False Allegations in Divorce and Child Custody Cases False accusations during divorce and child custody proceedings can be quite damaging, even if those claims are disproved. For example, orders of protection, which can eventually be invalidated, often cause the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce
Do New Jersey Divorces Require a Separation Period? When you are ready to dissolve your marriage, you do not want to wait long to file the paperwork. In some states, there is a time to wait before filing for divorce. Fortunately for you, New Jersey does not have...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
A divorce decree is the final ruling made by the court concerning a divorce; it’s a binding legal obligation for all involved. It makes the termination of the marriage official under the law, and while it is a “final” ruling, it’s not actually set in stone. Divorcees...
