How to Take an Objective View of Your Divorce Case It's estimated that the divorce rate in the United States is 40 to 50 percent or higher. If your marriage ends in divorce, then it's important to manage your emotions in an effort to get through the … [Read more...]
Courts Evaluate Income and Expenses to Determine Child Support
How New Jersey Courts Calculate Child Support Payments The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that 50.2 percent of the 13.6 million custodial parents in the nation have some type of child support payment agreement. As of 2015, … [Read more...]
How Same-Sex Couples Can Navigate the Process of Adoption
What Same-Sex Families Should Expect During an Adoption As of the 2010 census, there were about 594,000 same-sex couple households in this country. Of those households, 115,000 included children. While about 73 percent of the children … [Read more...]
The Impact of Federal Rulings on Same-Sex Marriages
DOMA and Its Effect on Gay MarriageThe Defense of Marriage Act was enacted in 1993 with the purpose of defining marriage as the “legal union between one man and one woman.” In 2013, two cases were brought before the Supreme Court that challenged … [Read more...]
What Typically Occurs During a Contested Divorce
Everything to Know About a Contested Divorce When one half of a married couple does not fully agree to the terms of a divorce, the separation may be contested. It's important for a spouse to know what this means before he or she takes the steps to … [Read more...]
Social Media Concerns in Child Custody Legal Matters
The Perils of Social Media in Child Custody Cases In 2018, it was estimated that 77 percent of the American public had a presence on one form of social media or another. The scope of such usage ensures that there will be at least some of those … [Read more...]
Issues That Can Be Resolved With a Prenuptial Agreement
What a Prenuptial Agreement Can Legally DoAccording to a national survey, 44 percent of individuals who are currently single believe that a prenuptial agreement is worth pursuing. However, such an agreement cannot cover every issue that a couple … [Read more...]
Protect Your Legal Rights in Your Adoption Case
If you're in need of legal assistance regarding an adoption or a related issue, you'll want to seek out the best family lawyer possible. Kelly Berton Rocco is a Hackensack divorce attorney who also provides services to her clients as an adoption and … [Read more...]
How Will Divorce Affect Your Retirement Funds?
For many couples in Bergen County who are considering divorce, the most valuable asset they hold may be their retirement funds. Whether you have a traditional pension plan, a 401(k), a Roth IRA or some other type of retirement account, divorce can … [Read more...]
Should You Keep the House in the Divorce?
Divorce represents a major change for you as well as for your children. When you and your spouse decide to separate or officially file divorce proceedings, one of the biggest decisions you will face is what to do with your family home. There are many … [Read more...]