At Law Offices of Steven P. Monaghan, we highly value your decision to conduct your divorce without the chaos and animosity that unfortunately characterizes many of them. Whatever your reasons for divorce, we understand that you are both ready for this change and want to make this shift as easy as possible for yourselves and most likely for your children, as well. We are just the team to make this a reality. Our experienced team of trained and compassionate professionals are fully equipped to help you reach peaceful resolutions in crucial aspects of your divorce, saving you and your family extensive costs and painful courtroom experiences. Our goals are the same as yours – to place this event behind you and establish for your family a bright and happy future. Call (732) 876-9326 today to learn more!
Dedicated to Smooth Transitions
Uncontested Divorce Attorneys
It’s time for your family to make a change, and our attorneys want to you help you make that transition in seamlessly and with the most mutual benefit.
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Experienced
With plenty of experience handling divorce cases, we know what it takes to ensure your process goes as smoothly as possible.
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Skilled
Seasoned and skilled in negotiation and litigation, we can represent you whether your divorce is handled in or out of the courtroom.
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Passionate
We truly care about our clients and are passionate about doing all we can to ensure the interests of you and your family are protected.
Uncontested Divorce Attorney
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Terms of Uncontested Divorce
While many couples desire an uncontested divorce for the time and money saved, it is still important to know that controversial agreements still need to be made, and both parties must come to a compromise in touchy areas. These areas can include:
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Grounds for Divorce
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Division of Property
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Maintenance/Alimony
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Child Support
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Child Custody
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Visitation Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Uncontested Divorce for Me?
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It is not for every couple, or for every individual. Uncontested divorce can be convenient for no-fault divorces, but in those that are more complicated – such as divorces involving domestic violence, child abuse, or ones that lack mutual agreement on the divorce in general, it is a bad idea.
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What If My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Paperwork?
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Uncontested divorce hinges on mutual cooperation. If your spouse does not want the divorce or refuses to compromise, it will become a public divorce with court mandated hearings and procedures.
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Are There Other Benefits of Uncontested Divorce?
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Besides the fact that cost and conflict are generally lowered, soon-to-be-divorced couples enjoy a number of added benefits, including increased levels of privacy, control, and ability to negotiate.
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Is Joint Representation Possible?
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One attorney can fill out the necessary paperwork to initiate the process, but generally, it is best for each of you to have your own representation avoid conflicts of interest or perceived unfairness.
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Steven P. Monaghan
Board-Certified Matrimonial Law Expert
Steven P. Monaghan, a highly respected divorce lawyers, focuses his practice exclusively in this area, including handling litigation, collaborative matters, and mediation, and has been Certified by the New Jersey Supreme in Matrimonial Law since 2006. This certification is awarded only to attorneys who have demonstrated their skill and achievement in matrimonial law.
With 23 years of experience, Mr. Monaghan has a proven dedication to the law and helping families. He has served on the Monmouth County Family Law Committee and has also been a private arbitrator for the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Program for 16 years and is a qualified mediator participating in the Mediation Program for Economic Aspects of Family Law since the program began. He has been appointed as Guardian Ad Litem for children of families going through litigation and has been trusted to resolve hundreds of high conflict cases before litigation.
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Kristin S. Pallonetti
Attorney
Kristin S. Pallonetti, Esq. is one of the top family law attorneys in the area. In 2014 she was named one of the Top Young Attorneys in New Jersey by Super Lawyers Rising Stars. She was again named by Super Lawyers as a New Jersey Rising Star in 2015.
She has an active family law trial practice, and she has tried numerous cases, including cases that involve domestic violence, alimony cohabitation, child support, parenting time, custody, and enforcement of support and custody orders. Before embarking on her private practice, Ms. Pallonetti completed a judicial law clerkship with the Honorable Eugene A. Iadanza, A.J.S.C., former presiding Judge of Monmouth and Mercer Counties, where her focus as a clerk was in the area of family and juvenile law. She also served as a Court Mediator for the Special Civil Division under the supervision of the Honorable Lisa P. Thorton, JA.J.S.C. where she mediated countless cases.
Ms. Pallonetti's prior legal experience also included a clerkship at the New Haven County Court where she aided victims of domestic violence in file temporary restraining orders. She also served in clerkship with the firm Campbell, Foley, Lee, Murphy & Cernigliaro in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and a clerkship with the Law Offices of Erskine D. McIntosh in Hamden, Connecticut.
Ms. Pallonetti graduated Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and a minor in English in 2003. She received her Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2008 where she was the Executive VP of the Mock Trial Honor Society, recipient of the Sappern Fellowship, Admissions Ambassador for the law school and a member in both the Family Law and Constitutional Law Societies.
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Jessica L. Berg
Attorney
Divorce Attorney Jessica L. Berg practices exclusively in matrimonial law at the Law Office of Steven P. Monaghan, LLC. Since graduating Widener University School of Law, where she received recognition for her volunteer and pro bono work, she gained valuable experience working at a firm that solely handled family law matters, as well as experience with the non-profit group, the Community Health Law Project, that assists disabled individuals with matrimonial and civil law issues. Ms. Berg also worked with the Delaware Civil Clinic and was certified by the Supreme Court of Delaware to handle and litigate cases involving obtaining protection or restraining orders for those harmed by domestic violence and abuse.
Why Choose Our Firm?
Clients First. Quality Always.
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30+ Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Handled
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Exclusively Practicing Family Law
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Certified by the Supreme Court of NJ
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Complimentary, In-Person Consultations