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Is divorce mediation a better option for you? When is it beneficial? Read about costs and comparisons with other methods from the trusted partners at Villani & DeLuca.

What is mediation and how does it work? Understanding how divorce mediation works: processes, timelines, and more. Call our trusted attorneys at Villani & DeLuca to answer all your questions on divorce mediation in New Jersey.

Adultery, or cheating, is one of many reasons as to why New Jersey couples might seek divorce. Find out exactly how adultery might play a role in your New Jersey divorce case from the trusted attorneys at Villani & DeLuca.

According to the United States Census, Brick, New Jersey is a Township located in Ocean County composed of around 30,200 households, 66% of which are married couples. The divorce rate for male residents of Brick, New Jersey is about 8%, which is 7% higher than the divorce rate for the rest of the...

The law firm of Villani & DeLuca, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of its Toms River office located at 2 Hooper Avenue, #6A, Toms River, New Jersey, adjacent to the Ocean County Justice Complex.  With the opening of this additional office in downtown Toms River, the firm with be able to be...

Divorce Mediation in Monmouth County New Jersey – Can I hire a hire Monmouth County Divorce Lawyer to assist me as a divorce mediation consultant in mediating my Monmouth County Divorce? If you are going through a divorce and you have elected to proceed by way of mediation, it is important that y...

One of the biggest assets that is acquired during a marriage is the marital home.  The marital home if purchased by the parties during the marriage is subject to equitable distribution.  What this means is that the equity in the marital home will have to be divided by the parties.  By way of exa...

People who are contemplating a divorce often ask what constitutes divorce papers.  Divorce papers is a term of art that refers to the documents that are required in order to institute a divorce proceeding.  In the State of New Jersey, there are a number of documents that need to be filed in order...

There is no singular right reason to get divorced.  In fact, there are a multitude of reasons why people seek to divorce their spouses.  Those reasons include but are not limited to acts of infidelity, domestic violence, feelings of being underappreciated, and simply falling out of love to name j...

There are many reasons to suspect your marriage may be in trouble.  Odds are if you think it is in trouble you are probably right.  Common sense is a good guide in analyzing whether or not you should be contemplating a divorce.   Ask yourself the following questions:  is your subconscious telling...

There is really no easy way to tell your spouse that you want a divorce.  Each relationship is different and the manner within which you elect to inform your spouse about your decision to divorce is dependent on the nature of the relationship you have with your spouse. In situations where your sp...

In order to file for divorce in New Jersey a number of forms need to be completed.  Those forms consist of a Complaint for divorce, filing letter to the court, Certification of Notification of Complimentary Dispute Resolution, Confidential Litigant Information Sheet, Certification of Insurance, ...

The answer to this question should be what you are entitled to.  Determining what you are entitled to requires you to consult with an experienced divorce lawyer.  You do not get a do-over in a divorce proceeding so it is important that you get it right the first time.  When contemplating a divor...

Anyone contemplating filing for a divorce should be able to get a consultation very quickly.  If you are unable to get a consultation at least over the phone within a day or two of contacting the attorney, that may mean that the attorney is too busy to effectively handle any new divorce cases at...

How much does a divorce typically cost is a somewhat difficult question to answer. The honest answer to this question is it depends on the particular facts and circumstances of each case. In a situation where both parties to the divorce agree on all outstanding issues in all likelihood, they wil...

A divorce can be finalized very quickly in New Jersey if the parties are able to agree on all issues and they retain experienced divorce lawyers to assist with the preparation and finalization of all paperwork. It is possible to complete a divorce from the date of initial filing to the date of t...

This question is often asked by individuals contemplating filing for divorce. The simple answer to this question is at the very least you should speak with an experienced divorce lawyer before making the decision as to whether or not you can process your divorce on your own. An analogy that is s...

In the event both you and your spouse agree on all issues there is a good chance you will be able to process your divorce on what is called an uncontested basis. An uncontested divorce consists of one party filing a complaint for divorce, the other party filing the appropriate responsive pleadin...

At your first mediation session the divorce mediator should explain to both you and your spouse in detail how the process works. The mediator should also explain his or her fee structure as well as the estimated cost associated with conducting the mediation. After explaining both the process and...

When starting the divorce mediation process it is imperative that you know what to ask for.  An effective mediator will help guide you through the process and make sure that all applicable issues are addressed.  But just to be on the safe side you should at least have some working familiarity wi...

After the divorce mediation process has been successfully completed the remaining steps required to finalize the divorce are merely procedural.  What this means is that a complaint for divorce needs to be filed along with all of the other required documentation, which consists of various affidav...

Divorce mediation is an outstanding option to seriously consider when going through the divorce process.  This is especially true if you have children.  One of the major pitfalls associated with a litigated divorce is the emotional scarring that will remain for years to come afterwards.  It is n...

The value of a Divorce support group when going through the divorce process A divorce support group is a place where an individual who is going through a divorce can share his or her experiences without fear of being judged.  Part of the value of a divorce support group is that it demonstrates t...

In a New Jersey divorce involving children, there are two major aspects of custody that must be resolved.  The first being legal custody.  In New Jersey joint legal custody is awarded by the courts the vast majority of the time.  Joint legal custody means that both parents have an equal say in a...

Without question a divorce is one of the most if not the most traumatic events that will occur in your adult life.  A divorce involves a combination of both highly emotional and financial issues.  In order to not only survive the process but to come out of it ok, requires a lot of thought and pl...