Honest and Aggressive New Jersey Divorce Attorneys 

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.  Divorces become difficult and expensive when emotions cloud the judgment of normally rationale people.  Otherwise, they do not have to be expensive. A good divorce lawyer can help protect you without breaking the bank.

At Jack Venturi & Associates, our team of tough, smart family law attorneys can help you keep a clear head and provide advice so that you can make the best decisions.  This is important because a vast majority of divorces end in a settlement.  However, if your case does proceed to trial, our attorneys will be ready to fight for you to get everything that you desire.

Our attorneys will help you protect your family, your finances, and your future. We can help you quickly resolve your family legal dispute so that you can move forward.

Most people involved in family legal disputes are entering into the legal system for the first time. You should be confident that our attornes will keep you informed so that you can make the best decisions for you and your family.  Do not assume that hiring an attorney for your divorce will be expensive.  You should also not assume that a "divorce kit" or a "divorce center" will take the place of an attorney and protect you.  Always remember that a cheap divorce could get expensive in the future if not handled properly.    

From Ocean County to Union County, our attorneys can represent you in any court in New Jersey. Please contact Jack Venturi & Associates for more information about our services and how our attorneys can help you. 

The Divorce Process:

-Initial Consultation

Our initial consultations are free.  You can meet with one of our divorce attorneys at our New Brunswick, Toms River, Eatontown or Monroe office locations.  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 case.  We will also provide you will all of the necessary forms which you will have to provide to the court.  Other than these forms, the attorneys will draft all of the divorce pleadings for you.    

Common Issues in a 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 

-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 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.

-Case Management Conference

This is the first court appearance in the case. When attorneys are involved and there are no complex issues, this appearance is usually waived. The attorneys will submit a Case Management Order that sets forth the issues in the case, due dates for various actions in the case as well as the next court date.

-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 lawyers on both sides and both parties should have a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of the entire case.  Our attorneys will draft your discovery requests to get the most important information that we can use to your advantage. 

-Early Settlement Panel

ESP is the first real chance to get into court and try to settle the divorce case.  It can take four to six months to get to ESP.  Thus, our 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.  While settlements are important, they should not be forced upon a party.  Our lawyers stand ready to fight for you and will never pressure you into a divorce settlement when you do not believe it is fair.

-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 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 la cases.  Because our divorce and family law practice is 100% focused on litigation, our team of lawyers is fully prepared to take your case to trial and fight to get you the best outcome. 

-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 attorneys with the experience, skill, and dedication necessary to protecting your finances and the future of your family.

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

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