Aspects of Divorce in New Jersey

There Are No One-Size-Fits-All Solutions

Every divorce involves many factors. It is essential that your divorce lawyer can employ a customized strategy based on your needs. For example, you and your spouse may be on amicable terms and may be close to agreeing on all issues. In this type of case, you may be able to take a swifter and more cost-effective approach through divorce mediation or collaborative divorce. On the other hand, you may already be engaged in a bitter dispute over these issues. Negotiation may be out of the question. In this situation, you may need to pursue divorce litigation and, ultimately, a trial in New Jersey.

We'll Tailor Our Approach to Your Needs

At the Law Office of Steven P. Monaghan, LLC, regardless of the route your divorce must take, our divorce firm is on your side from beginning to end. We will fight for you when needed and negotiate when possible, strategically planning for the best possible outcome.

Our team is led by Steven P. Monaghan, one of a very limited number of attorneys certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial law attorney. Considering that the outcome of your divorce will affect your future from a legal, financial and emotional standpoint, your interests will be best served if you have an experienced and certified attorney guiding your case.

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We Can Handle Tough Cases in New Jersey

Our Monmouth County divorce firm works with people facing some of life's biggest challenges. Our attorneys are adept at taking on highly contested, emotional divorce cases, helping you to understand all of New Jersey divorce laws. We work tirelessly to achieve positive results for our clients. For instance, we represent clients facing complex financial situations, challenging child custody issues and more.

Beginning with grounds for divorce, we handle all aspects of the divorce process. From uncontested divorce cases to highly contested high-asset divorce cases, we can effectively address every issue, including:

The distribution of marital property: How your marital property is distributed in divorce will greatly impact your finances. We will work diligently to protect your rights.
Child custody and visitation: We strive to create workable parenting time schedules that are in a child's best interests.
Child support issues: Our lawyers fully understand the child support laws and how they apply to your situation.
Alimony (spousal support): Whether you expect to pay alimony or hope to receive it, we will protect your rights.

Our divorce lawyers in New Jersey also handle modification of custody, support and alimony in the years after a divorce has been finalized.

What to Consider Before Filing for Divorce

Before filing for divorce, litigants should be prepared for life after divorce, as well as the divorce process. While no one gets married thinking they are going to get divorced, it is important that if one is contemplating divorce at any point during their marriage, that they begin to prepare for what lies ahead.

Some Important Factors

First, it is important to understand the implications that a divorce will have on your children. There will be a different parenting time schedule than the child is used to. This includes holiday traditions possibly changing. Further, the child, as well as the parties, need to understand that the financial arrangements are going to change, as there are now two households being supported on the same amount of money.

Every Case Is Different

While everyone talks with their friends or family members about their pending divorce, parties should not compare themselves to any other couples who are getting divorced or who already are divorce. Every case is different, as everyone's circumstances are different, and therefore everyone's divorce will be different. What might have happened in your friend's divorce, may not necessarily happen in your divorce.

Determining Your Goals

It is important to discuss with your attorney what your goals are and what you are willing to compromise on and what you are not. As no one knows your life and your circumstance better than you, it is important to share this information with your attorney so that they can fight for it for you.

Source: Huffington Post, What I Regret About My Divorce (It isn't what you think), Al Corona, April 26, 2016.

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