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Monmouth County Divorce Lawyer

Trusted Divorce Attorney Serving NJ

Are you considering filing for divorce in New Jersey? If so, you will need representation from an experienced Monmouth County divorce lawyer. Look no further than The Law Office of Darren C. O'Toole, LLC. We have served Monmouth and Ocean County for over 20 years and have devoted our time to helping those throughout NJ get through divorce as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

To speak with an experienced New Jersey divorce attorney, contact us online or give us a call today.

Why Place Your Trust in Our Firm?

  • 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo
  • Inclusion in the 2015 Super Lawyers® list
  • Matrimonial mediator on staff
  • Track record of success in and out of court

Some divorces involve lengthy, contentious litigation and battles over matters that divorcing spouses are unable to resolve on their own. Our team possesses extensive skills in both mediation and litigation, and have successfully helped countless clients both in and out of court. Without effective communication, resolving a divorce can be very difficult. However, when you hire our firm, you can trust that you will have a lawyer representing you that genuinely cares about helping you secure a favorable outcome. Our NJ divorce attorneys guide you through every step of the process.

Understanding No-Fault and Fault Divorce in New Jersey

In New Jersey, "divorce" and "dissolution" are used interchangeably. The state recognizes no-fault divorces, which are based on irreconcilable differences, as well as fault-based divorces.

No-Fault Divorce:
New Jersey allows for no-fault divorces.

Requirements for a no-fault divorce include proving one of the following:

  • The couple lived apart for 18 months prior to filing
  • The couple must prove irreconcilable differences 6 months prior to filing

Fault-Based Divorce:
In fault-based divorces, one spouse's actions or behavior can be blamed for causing the breakdown of the marriage. This may impact the settlement or ruling by a judge.

Some of the common fault-based grounds for divorce in New Jersey are:

  • Desertion for at least 12 consecutive months
  • Extreme cruelty for at least 3 months prior to the divorce filing
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At The Law Office of Darren C. O'Toole, LLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    “Highly recommend his services.”
    Darren got me through a difficult time during my divorce. He and his staff were professional and followed up expeditiously whenever needed. Highly recommend his services.
    Mark (New Jersey, NJ)
    “Highly recommend O'Toole and His Team”
    “He helped me through what I hope will be one of the worst moments of my life. I'm forever grateful.”
    RA (Out of State, NJ)
    “Professional and Caring”
    “He kept the best interest of my family and me throughout a very difficult time.”
    James (Neptune, NJ)
    “Caring Attorney”
    We found Darren O'Toole to be a very caring and helpful attorney at one of the worst times of our lives. It is very scary choosing an attorney... so finding one that has values that you can admire is a great thing indeed.
    Debbie (New Jersey, NJ)
    “Your professionalism and concern exceeded my expectations.”
    Thank you for making one of the hardest decisions in my life easy to manage. Your professionalism and concern exceeded my expectations.
    Bobby (New Jersey, NJ)
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