The legal divorce process begins when one spouse files a “Complaint for Divorce” with the Superior Court of New Jersey; but outside of the courtroom, we recognize that coping with divorce is not easy to do. Whether it is amicable or not, it marks an end of a love that once existed; which can be… Read More
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NJ Divorce: 4 Costly Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Child Custody Case
Perhaps there is no more emotional type of litigation than that which involves child custody. Parental disagreements concerning health, education and religious upbringing can lead to frustrating custody battles. However, these strong opinions and supercharged emotions can sometimes lead to poor, heated decisions that can ultimately harm a custody case during a divorce. See below… Read More
Child Custody Travel Battles
When two people go through a divorce it is very difficult emotionally and logistically, but when children are involved it may become even more difficult for everyone including the child. Summer is a common time for vacations making any travels happening out of the state or country a challenge for visitation and child custody rights…. Read More
Going Through A Divorce With Children
When two people go through a divorce it can be an emotional, time consuming, and very stressful process. When children are involved it can become even more difficult; not just for the parents, but also for the children – no matter their age. A child may feel pressured to choose sides regardless of any pressure… Read More
Child Custody in NJ Determined by Courts
Working through a separation or divorce is difficult enough on its own. Determining child custody following a split can be a confusing, complex (and stressful) process. Thankfully, hiring an experienced child custody lawyer at Villani & DeLuca P.C. will help bridge the gap between confusion and understanding. Read on for more information about how child… Read More
Understanding the Process Before Getting a Divorce in NJ
Divorce may occur for many different reasons, as the result of mutual separations or more one-sided requests. Either way, the timeline for obtaining a divorce varies on a case-by-case basis, particularly if there are children, debts, or extensive property to consider. Some parties may also prolong the official dissolution by refusing to sign papers or… Read More
What is the Difference Between Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Mediation
New Jersey couples that are seeking to dissolve their marriages without the stress and of litigation often turn to alternative resolutions such as collaborative divorce or divorce mediation. The goals of both approaches are to allow couples to reach mutually satisfactory settlements in the divorce process (instead of the unpredictable outcomes in court), save money,… Read More
A Consultation with a New Jersey Divorce Attorney Is More Than “Free”
Many divorce and family law attorneys generally offer free consultations. But have you really thought about what that means to you and your situation? Maybe you’re wondering: what do you get out of it? Is it advice and direction? Is it an opportunity for the divorce attorney to give you their quote? Or is it… Read More
Bankruptcy After Divorce: Hire An Attorney Before You File!
Emotional and financial duress is common in a divorce which is why bankruptcy often goes hand-in-hand with divorce. Bankruptcy after divorce can surface many complicated issues and it is not uncommon for one or both spouses to file for bankruptcy; but the timing of when you file can affect your divorce. Unfortunately, when adding another… Read More
Be Careful: Social Media in a Divorce
What You Say (on Social Media) Can and Will Be Used Against You Social media was created to generate a lot of buzz; whether you’re posting to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, or Snapchat, posts can easily go viral. Criminals have been known to brag about their crime on social media channels…and surprise, law enforcement… Read More
