Experienced Lawyers for New Jersey Divorce Proceedings
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Experienced Lawyers for New Jersey Divorce Proceedings
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What You Should Know
Grounds for Divorce:
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.
Our goal is to provide timely, honest, sincere advice that guides clients to result oriented outcomes. In being prepared for trial, you are best prepared to settle a case.
Shane and White, LLC Attorneys At Law
About Us
Our caring approach is supported by our drive to achieve the best possible results for our clients. We are thorough and complete in everything we do. This approach is what helps us achieve success in all family law matters.
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.
Our Attorneys
What We Offer
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.
- Child Support
- Equitable Distribution
- Post Judgment Modification & Enforcement
- Domestic Violence
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Alimony
- Child Custody & Visitation
Real Reviews
From Real Clients
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.
