by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
Things to Know Before You Get a Divorce About 41% of first marriages in the United States end in divorce, and that number soars to 73% for third marriages. When you’ve decided that a divorce is the best path forward, there are some things you need to know before...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Finances
The role of life insurance in a divorce settlement What would you do if you were depending on a former spouse’s support for you and your child and your ex-spouse died? If you were the obligor, how could you ensure that your child still gets financial support?...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Support, Divorce and Finances
Who Pays for a Child’s College Education After a Divorce? As of 2021, the average annual cost of tuition for a full-time, in-state student in New Jersey was $13,963. With more and more employers requiring a college degree even for entry-level jobs, parents...
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. | 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...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce and Finances
How to Adjust to Life After Divorce Amid a Pandemic Roughly half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, and divorce rates have increased steadily over the past 30 years for those over the age of 50. If you think that your marriage is coming to an end,...