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What are the different types of custody? What do they entail? Who has what rights? Learn about parental roles and rights for custody matters in New Jersey divorces. Read about the processes, challenges, strategies, and everything in between.

There are a number of factors which are used to determine the amount of child support somebody is entitled to. They include, but are not limited to, custody situations, income level, and the number of children, as well as their ages and needs. Learn more about how child support issues are navigated here.

How does adultery effect the divorce process in New Jersey? Does it effect the financial aspects or the custody negotiations? Read about how adultery may play into your divorce proceeding.

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.

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...