by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Family Law
Maintaining the Relationship With Your Grandchildren After Divorce or Loss As family situations change, children need the stability provided by their relationships, routines and environment to counteract the effects of these changes. One of the relationships that...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
When parents decide to end their marriage, they must resolve numerous issues relating to their children. Child support is often a primary concern at this time. What happens, however, if one parent can no longer make payments or needs more money to help cover the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Family Law, Marriage
Why Are Prenups so Important in the Post-COVID Age? Even though half of all marriages end in divorce, only about 5% of couples arrange a prenup. It can feel a little awkward discussing this topic before a wedding, but it is an important method for protecting you and...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Family Law, Marriage
Same-Sex Marriage in the Garden State According to 2010 census figures, nearly 25,000 same-sex couples lived in the state of New Jersey. Marriage became an option for these couples in October of 2013 following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor and the...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Family Law
The real impact of a divorce is seldom felt until it’s over, until the judge has signed the divorce decree. Though many recent divorcees (men in particular) often publicly claim relief or renewal or even joy, experts say that, more realistically, everyone who...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Family Law
Your marriage is over and you are either in the midst of a divorce or trying to move forward with your life. The last thing you want is for your children to bear the brunt of your inability to get along with your spouse, but it’s often unavoidable, no matter how...