The following pages list Ocean County divorce and family law services provided by Villani & DeLuca P.C. in each municipality in Ocean County, NJ. These services include divorce, collaborative law, mediation and other services.
Structure of the Divorce Court in Ocean County
In Ocean County the Divorce Court is located within the Family Division of the Ocean County Superior Court. This division handles near 20,000 cases each year. The Family Division attempts to resolve issues related to divorce/dissolution, as well as non-dissolution types of matters that are often ancillary issues to a couple’s divorce. Some of these issues include domestic violence, violations of restraining orders, abuse and neglect, spousal support, paternity, child support, visitation and child custody.
How to File for Divorce in the Ocean County Divorce Court
There are some important rules in place to ensure that the divorce complaint is drafted correctly. First, regardless of fault, at least one party needs to be a New Jersey resident. Upon drafting the complaint and filing it in Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River, the responding party (defendant) will have thirty-five days to file an answer or counterclaim. Both parties to the pending divorce will also need to file a case information statement before attending the case management conference. The case information statement provides both parties and the court with the financial standpoint of each of the parties.
Hire an Experienced Ocean County Divorce Lawyer
If you need help with divorce, mediation, collaborative divorce, alimony, child support, child custody or domestic violence, then the experienced lawyers at Villani & DeLuca, P.C. can help. Contact us for a free consultation with a licensed Ocean County divorce lawyer at (732) 965-3350 or request a free legal consultation online.
