At Shane and White, LLC, we represent people throughout New Jersey, especially those in Metuchen and surrounding towns, who are considering divorce or who may have been served with divorce papers. For many of these people, the divorce process is a challenging and emotional time. We work hard to support clients by providing thorough and effective legal counsel. Our goal is to help them make the right legal decisions now so that they are put in the best position to move forward with their lives.
At Shane and White, LLC, we represent people throughout New Jersey, especially those in Metuchen and surrounding towns, who are considering divorce or who may have been served with divorce papers. For many of these people, the divorce process is a challenging and emotional time. We work hard to support clients by providing thorough and effective legal counsel. Our goal is to help them make the right legal decisions now so that they are put in the best position to move forward with their lives.
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In New Jersey, courts require that people cite “grounds for divorce” when filing. It is not enough simply to end your marriage. There must be a reason. Several reasons are legally allowed, including these most common reasons:
The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences that have caused a breakdown of the marriage for a period of six months or more.
Under the law, circumstantial evidence is enough. The spouse filing for divorce must only show proof of the inclination, opportunity and ability to commit adultery. Actual adulterous conduct does not need to be shown.
Sometimes called “no fault divorce,” marital separation can be used as grounds for divorce when the spouses have lived apart for at least 18 months before filing.
There are other grounds for divorce, too. These include extreme cruelty, desertion, habitual drunkenness or drug use, imprisonment, institutionalization or deviant sexual behavior. If you are not sure which grounds for divorce applies in your situation, the best way to gain insight is to talk with your attorney.
Shane and White, LLC, has been serving New Jersey for more than 40 years. We are based in Edison, New Jersey, with a satellite office in East Windsor, and our firm combines the work of three knowledgeable and well-respected attorneys who are active in the legal community.
You aren’t just another case to us. Our law firm is small enough that we really get to know our clients, giving them the personal attention they deserve. You’ll never have to hear us ask whether you’re a client at the firm—because we will know you.
We place great emphasis on communication. Whether you prefer communication on the phone, by email or in-person, we will give you clear information about your case that doesn’t require you to be a lawyer to understand. For us, clear communication means being honest with our clients. If the outcome doesn’t look good, we will tell you. We will also talk with you about the law, best courses of action and how we can help you achieve your goals.
We will seek the swiftest remedy possible, but will always be prepared for trial—even if our goal is never to take you there. While preparing a case for court, we always talk to clients about settling their cases and might suggest utilizing alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration. Often, we find that such settlement options provide swifter, more amicable resolutions. At the same time, we are always “battle ready,” thoroughly preparing each case for trial. We find that we often achieve the best results when the other side knows we will not hesitate to go to court when necessary.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. This website is designed to provide general information only, and does not represent the opinions of Shane and White, LLC attorneys. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up to date with recent legal developments, verdicts or settlements. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific facts/circumstances/case. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and emails, but note that contacting us alone does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you would like advice regarding your individual situation, you should contact Shane and White, LLC. to schedule a consultation to obtain legal advice. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
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