Villani & DeLuca Divorce Blogs

Innocent Spouse Relief, Tax Fraud

The marital home is typically the biggest asset owned by a married couple, which makes dividing it one of the toughest tasks in any divorce. While New Jersey law calls for an equitable distribution of all marital properties, there is no specific method for how this division should take place.

Failure to respond to the complaint

When people think of gifts, they typically envision presents given out on special occasions, like birthdays and holidays. Within the context of divorce, however, gifts refer to money or large assets that are given to one or both spouses. The Distribution of gifts is often a contested issue in a New Jersey divorce.

Religious conflicts in divorce

Custodial Interference, what is it, how to address it

Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, which are written property contracts drafted by two people prior to getting married. Spouses can, however, enter into contractual agreements, or postnuptial agreements, at any point during the course of the marriage.

Even if you have no interest in celebrity gossip, you may heard recent stories about the custody war between pop icon, Madonna, and her former husband, Guy Ritchie. The dispute centers around their son, Rocco, who has lived primarily with his mother as per the terms of their divorce

Alimony is a hot button issue in many divorces, how much should I ask for?

Credit card debt and divorce

Bankruptcy and divorce

Child Support - Individuals with children from multiple partners face the prospect of paying multiple child support orders at the same time. This can be a huge financial burden depending on how each support amount is calculated.

The distribution of marital property is an incredibly complex matter in equitable distribution states like New Jersey, especially if one spouse unexpectedly receives an asset after the divorce.  

Banning parent from child's extracurricular activities. Suffering the antics of an embarrassing parent is practically a rite of passage for most children.  Some behaviors -- bad outfits, awkward dance moves -- are forgivable, and may perhaps make the parent even more endearing to a child in his or her later years.  

How to be a good divorce client

Destruction of jointly owned marital property

How to choose a divorce lawyer

the emotional impact of a divorce proceeding

Divorce agreements

child custody

Termination of child support

If you are a victim of domestic violence, one of your biggest dilemmas is whether or not to file criminal charges against your abuser.  In cases of prolonged physical abuse, kidnapping, relentless stalking or some other extreme circumstance, it would probably be best to take every action possible

Grandparent visitation. Being denied contact with your grandchildren is devastating, especially if you have previously enjoyed a close relationship with them.  

non-physical forms of domestic abuse

The idea of living together after a divorce