Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 02, 2022 |
In New Jersey divorces, there are two types of custody: legal custody and residential custody. For the
most part, couples getting divorced in New Jersey will share joint legal custody. This means that most
major decisions affecting the child's life will need to be agreed upon, such as where ...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 02, 2022 |
The amount of child support is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to
the earnings of the respective parents, the number of children involved, the number of overnights each
parent has with the children, and the cost to insure the children. Under New Jersey law,...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 02, 2022 |
It is very rare that the act of committing adultery will have any tangible effect on the financial aspects of
a New Jersey divorce proceeding. Adultery may be utilized as a basis for a complaint for divorce. In order
to file under adultery, you would be required to serve the complaint for div...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Jun 01, 2021 |
The least expensive option for couples seeking to obtain a divorce is through the divorce mediation process. Litigated divorces can cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. In a divorce mediation the divorcing couple can substantially reduce the over all costs of obtaining a divorce in Ne...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Jun 01, 2021 |
In a divorce mediation, the divorcing couple meets with an agreed upon divorce mediator, preferably one who is an attorney that is experienced in the divorce laws of New Jersey. During the divorce mediation, the mediator will at first explain the divorce mediation process and how it works. Aft...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Apr 13, 2021 |
The law firm of Villani & DeLuca is proud to announce that founding partners Carmine R. Villani, Esq. and Vincent C. DeLuca, Esq. have once again been selected to the prestigious list of Super Lawyers for the year 2021. According to Super Lawyers, only 5% of lawyers in the State of New Jersey ar...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Apr 07, 2021 |
There are many reasons why New Jersey couples seek divorce. Among those reasons is adultery, which occurs when one spouse cheats on the other. When a spouse decides to petition the court for divorce based on grounds of adultery, this is categorized as a “fault” divorce. In a fault divorce, the f...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Mar 23, 2021 |
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...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 15, 2021 |
From The New York Times:
Springsteen ‘Visibly Swaying' Before Drunken-Driving Arrest, Police Say
Bruce Springsteen refused to provide a preliminary breath test, according to a National Park Service officer who said he watched the musician drink a shot of tequila.
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Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Jan 13, 2021 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Jan 11, 2021 |
Villani & Deluca P.C. Attorneys at Law, Welcomes Toms River Divorce Attorney Jay Turnbach to the Firm
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2021
Jay gained a reputation as being one of the most sought-after attorneys in the Toms River area,” Vince DeLuca said. “We look forward to kicking off 2021...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Dec 28, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Nov 02, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 26, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 19, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 19, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 19, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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, ...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 13, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Vincent C. DeLuca | Oct 06, 2020 |
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...