Why DIY Divorces Are Not a Good Idea

Divorce & Family Law
Metuchen, NJ Divorce and Family Law Attorneys - Romanowski Law Offices

You have already done preliminary research about your divorce and you are surprised at the amount of free information there is online. With so much information at your access and with sites offering to help you complete your forms, why would you need an attorney? If divorces were truly that simple, there would be no...

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How Does Infidelity Play a Role in a New Jersey Divorce?

Divorce & Family Law
Metuchen, NJ Divorce and Family Law Lawyers - Romanowski Law Offices

The reasons a couple divorces are entirely personal and do not always come to light during a divorce proceeding. But, when infidelity occurs, spouses often wonder if their spouse’s infidelity can be used during the divorce to receive a better settlement or even increased alimony payments. Generally, infidelity does not play a big role in...

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Understanding the New Jersey Parent Education Program

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Metuchen, NJ Divorce and Family Law Lawyers - Romanowski Law Offices

All couples that file a complaint for divorce in New Jersey are required under statute 2A:34-12 to attend a parent education program. There is a fee associated with filing the Complaint for Divorce when children are involved and the fee is slightly increased from that of couples without children. The additional fee is then utilized...

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Car Loans and Divorce: Who is Responsible for What?

Divorce & Family Law
Metuchen, NJ Divorce Lawyers - Romanowski Law Offices

Divorcing couples have numerous decisions to make and issues to resolve throughout the process — from child support to determining custody and dividing assets. Settling the issues regarding car loans or what to do with marital vehicles may not seem like a big priority, but not handling the matter can have severe financial consequences. If...

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Tips for Preparing for Your Divorce Attorney Consultation

Divorce & Family Law
Metuchen, NJ Divorce Attorney - Romanowski Law Offices

The divorce process can be overwhelming and confusing for couples. It is not unnatural to have numerous questions and even be unsure of where to start. During your initial consultation with a divorce attorney, you can address most of your concerns and even learn about what you can expect from the divorce process. However, before...

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Understanding “No Fault” Divorce

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The process of divorcing can affect everyone in a family, from extended relatives to family friends. The collateral damage can be just as devastating as the divorce itself. The process of divorce can be lengthy, complicated, and emotional, so it stands to reason that most divorcing couples seek the least agonizing route. In New Jersey,...

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How to Prepare For Your Expert Divorce Consultation at Romanowski Law

Divorce & Family Law
Marriage therapy. Couple with an advisor.

At Romanowski Law Offices, our dedicated team of skilled, compassionate lawyers  practices family law exclusively. As co-founder of the Collaborative Divorce Concept, Curtis J. Romanowski prides himself on helping couples reach positive, creative resolutions. Every marriage is unique, and so is every divorce. If you’ve decided to get divorced, it is prudent to set up...

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Litigation, Collaborative Divorce, or Mediation

Divorce & Family Law
Conflict between the man and the woman

Ending a marriage is usually an emotionally difficult, financially stressful process that begins much earlier than the actual divorce proceedings. When couples seek legal counsel for divorce, they have often been working through these difficulties for months, if not years. The underlying circumstances are unique for every divorce, making a one-size-fits-all divorce ineffective for most...

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