Seven Ways to Reduce the Cost of Divorce in New Jersey
Divorce can be expensive, but some choices can help control the cost. For spouses in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, the total cost often depends on how many issues are disputed, …
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Types of Alimony in NJ
Divorce brings financial uncertainty, especially when one spouse has depended on the other for income during the marriage. Each household has different financial patterns, so these decisions are based on …
What Are Common Mistakes Spouses Make During a New Jersey Divorce?
Divorce is not just a legal process—it is emotional, financial, and often overwhelming. In Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, where many families have significant assets or long-term financial plans, the …
Marital Property Division in New Jersey
Dividing property is one of the most important aspects of a divorce. In Bergen County, New Jersey, this process is governed by “equitable distribution.” This does not mean assets are …
What Not to Do When Divorcing a Narcissist in New Jersey
Divorcing a spouse in New Jersey can be challenging, but when one spouse exhibits narcissistic traits, the process often becomes more complex. In Upper Saddle River and throughout Bergen County, …
How Do New Jersey Courts Handle High-Conflict Child Custody Cases?
Child custody disputes can be challenging, especially in high-conflict situations. In Franklin Lakes and throughout Bergen County, the New Jersey Superior Court family division plays a central role in resolving …
Gray Divorce: What Older Couples in New Jersey Should Know
Divorce after age 50 has become far more common in recent decades, and it is now known as “gray divorce.” While ending a New Jersey marriage at any age brings …
Torchin Martel Orr LLC Partners Named to the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers List
Torchin Martel Orr LLC (TMO Law) is pleased to announce that David Torchin, Esq., Brian C. Martel, Esq., Scott W. Orr, Esq., and Emily R. Carstensen, Esq. have been selected …
How New Jersey’s 2026 Child Custody Law Changes Affect Parents
In January 2026, New Jersey quietly rewrote the rules governing child custody disputes. In one of his final official acts, Phil Murphy signed S4510/A761 into law just before Mikie Sherrill …