Aggressive Somerset County Divorce Attorneys

In New Jersey, a divorce is nothing more than a division of assets and liabilities accumulated during the marriage. If there are children involved, the issues of custody, visitation and support must also be resolved. Somerset County divorces become difficult and expensive when emotions cloud the judgment of normally rationale people. Otherwise, they do not have to be expensive. Our Somerville divorce lawyers will help protect you without breaking the bank.

Please contact Jack Venturi & Associates for more information about our services and how our Somerville family law attorneys can help you with your Somerset County divorce case.

The Divorce Process in Somerset County:

-Initial Consultation

Your initial consultation with one of our tough, Somerset County divorce and family law attorneys are free. You can meet with one of our divorce lawyers at our New Brunswick office which is just minutes from the Somerset County Family Court or one of our other three locations in New Jersey. You will either be filing a Complaint for Divorce or you will have to file an Answer to a Complaint that has been filed against you. We will discuss all of the issues that are important to you and your family law case. Our Somerville family law lawyers will also provide you will all of the necessary forms which you will have to provide to the court. Other than these forms, our family law attorneys will draft all of the divorce pleadings for you.

Common Issues in a Somerset County, NJ Divorce Case:

• Child Custody

• Visitation

• Child Support

• Emancipation of a Child

• Alimony, Spousal Support

• Equitable Distribution of Assets

• Equitable Distribution of Liabilities, Debt

• Pensions, 401Ks, Savings Plans, QDRO

• Checking Accounts

• Mortgage Payments, Household Bills

• College Expenses

• Possession or Sale of Marital Residence

Our New Brunswick, NJ office is easy to reach from Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough or anywhere in Somerset County.  Call us today to discuss any family law case including divorce, child support, emancipation, custody or visitation.

-Costs

The costs of a divorce case are always a big concern. There is a common misperception that a divorce in New Jersey must be expensive and drawn out. While there are some cases that do get quite expensive, there are far more cases that can be handled for less than what some attorneys charge for a DWI ticket in a New Jersey municipal court. Because each case is so different, there is no price list that our family law attorneys can consult. The retainer for each family law case is set based upon a number of factors such as the amount of issues in dispute, such as the number of assets, the number of liabilities, the number of children and any other matters that may need to be litigated such as support and custody.

Effective negotiation and mediation can significantly reduce costs for both sides. Many of our clients have used the these tools to not only save costs but to achieve a great result in their family law case. The goals for our Somerville family law attorneys in any divorce case are to always protect you and reach a good settlement for your case while keeping the costs as low as possible.

-Divorce Complaint/Answer

The Divorce Complaint lists the cause of action or reason for the divorce. Recent changes in the law in New Jersey now allow divorce for irreconcilable differences. This is important because the use of other causes of action often forces one party to make serious and upsetting allegations against the other party. This usually starts the case off on the wrong foot. The Divorce Complaint also lists the relief sought by the party filing for the divorce.

The Answer responds to the allegations, usually denying most of them and also sets forth what the other party desires. The party filing the Answer also has the ability to file a Counter-Claim. Thus, the Plaintiff generally enjoys no greater power over the Defendant in the case. Our attorneys will draft all necessary pleadings for you.

Regardless of whether you are filing a Complaint or Answer, the initial pleading must be filed with the Somerset County Superior Court. In Somerset County, the court house is located at 20 North Bridge Street in Somerville.

Our New Brunswick, NJ office is easy to reach from Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough or anywhere in Somerset County. Call us today to discuss any family law case including divorce, child support, emancipation, custody or visitation.

-Judges in Somerset County

In Somerset County, there are three judges that handle all family matters, including divorce. The judges are Robert Reed, Thomas Dilts and Julie Marino.

-Case Management Conference

This is the first court appearance in the case. In Somerset County, this appearance may be waived when each side has an attorney. The Case Management Conference sets the table for the rest of the case by identifying the issues and setting due dates for various items such as discovery and ESP dates.

-Discovery

Like any civil case, there are no surprises in a divorce case. Each party enjoys the opportunity to ask written questions of the other party or interrogatories, ask for documents to be produced, as well as take depositions of the other party and witnesses. Not all divorce cases require a lengthy period of discovery. Once discovery is complete, the family law lawyers on both sides should have a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of the entire case. Our Somerset County family law attorneys will draft your discovery requests to get the most important information that we can use to your advantage.

Our New Brunswick, NJ office is easy to reach from Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough or anywhere in Somerset County. Call us today to discuss any Somerset County family law case including divorce, child support, emancipation, custody or visitation.

-Early Settlement Panel

ESP is the first real chance to get into the Somerset County courthouse and try to settle the divorce case. It can take four to six months to get to ESP in Somerset County, especially due to the large volume of cases in Somerset. Due to this delay, our family law attorneys will try to settle your case before the ESP date to save you time and money. ESP is a meeting with one to two lawyers that are volunteering their time to work with both sides to try to settle the case before any real divorce trial preparation starts. This not only reduces the limited resources of the divorce court, but it brings closure and lower bills to all sides.

-Settlement

Once a divorce settlement is reached, it has to be drafted. A carefully drafted settlement can stand up to a challenge several years later. Because our Somerset County family law attorneys help many people get out of settlements years after a divorce, we will carefully draft a settlement that will protect you.

-Trial

If the divorce case does not settle, it has to go to trial. Divorce trials are expensive; there is just no way around that. A good divorce lawyer can prepare your case for trial without breaking the bank by focusing on the important issues of the case. Time can also be saved by drawing upon past experience from other divorce and family law cases. Because our Somerset County divorce and family law practice is 100% focused on litigation, our team of family law lawyers are fully prepared to take your case to trial and fight to get you the best outcome.

Our New Brunswick, NJ office is easy to reach from Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough or anywhere in Somerset County. Call us today to discuss any Somerset County family law case including divorce, child support, emancipation, custody or visitation.

-Post-Judgment

Unfortunately, the litigation doesn't end for many when the divorce is over. For some divorce cases, they return to court almost immediately; for others, it may take years before the case returns to court. The reasons are many: changed circumstances, one party has not lived up to their end of the bargain or one party changes their mind. In addition, a poorly worded or incomplete property divorce settlement agreement is subject to attack at any time making either party vulnerable. Our team of attorneys have both successfully enforced and defended the terms of property settlement agreements as well as defeated property settlement agreements that were once thought to be ironclad.

Regardless of the complexity in your divorce case or the location of the court, you need representation you can trust to get results. We are family law attorneys with the experience in Somerset County courts along with the skill, and dedication necessary to protecting your finances and the future of your family.

Contact Jack Venturi & Associates now to speak with an experienced lawyer regarding your case.

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