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Joseph Pandolfi

Retired Judge
What Can an Injunction From a Divorce Judge Do?
No doubt you've heard stories about someone who's been through a bitter divorce. There are certain legal tools available to help prevent a distressed or vindictive spouse from doing something harmful. ... READ MORE
Do I Need a Written Agreement for a Trial Separation or Legal Separation?
During a separation, spouses need to figure out how to manage marital responsibilities, such as household expenses and child custody. Most couples can reach some agreements on their own, but how important is it to put these arrangements in writing? Find out below. ... READ MORE
Getting a Temporary Restraining Order When Filing for Divorce
Find out whether a temporary restraining order could be helpful in your divorce. ... READ MORE
What to Do If Your Spouse Doesn't Answer the Divorce Petition
Once a spouse receives a divorce petition, the next step is to answer it. Find out what you can do if your spouse fails to respond to your divorce complaint. ... READ MORE
How a Prenuptial Agreement Changes the Divorce Process
A prenup is supposed to help couples avoid uncertainty and complicated divorce proceedings, but sometimes it doesn't. Learn more about how a prenup can affect the divorce process. ... READ MORE
What If My Spouse Won't Give Me a Divorce
One of the most painful elements of a contested divorce is the emotional toll it takes on families. This can be greatly intensified when one of the spouses doesn’t want the marriage to end. Whether it’s because one spouse doesn’t believe the marriage is over, or simply out of sheer spite, the refusal ... READ MORE
Housing Issues During Divorce: Should I Move Out of Our Jointly Owned House or Stay?
Once a divorce is underway, the question of which spouse is going to leave the house is usually one of the first issues to come up. Tension in the household has probably been building for some time, and once one spouse actually files for divorce, the emotional strain tends to skyrocket. It’s not a ... READ MORE
Can I Make My Spouse Pay My Divorce Attorney's Fees?
Contested divorces can be very expensive propositions. With spouses arguing over everything from alimony and child support to who gets custody of the family pet, attorney’s fees can skyrocket quickly. In fact, those monthly legal invoices are what finally cause many couples to hunker down, put animosity ... READ MORE