Villani & DeLuca Divorce Blogs

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

  “cohabitation” after divorce

divorce mediation: you have to pick your battles.  

child support is meant to provide children with a wide array of basic and auxiliary needs.  The basic needs, which include things like shelter, food, clothing and health care, are the most important since they are necessary to a child's basic survival.

The primary purpose of child support is to provide children with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing and health care.  However, a child's basic needs is somewhat dependent on the lifestyle that he or she enjoyed while the parents were still together.