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Deciding whether to make the first offer in a divorce case can be a difficult decision. Some believe that making the first offer puts them in a stronger position, as it allows them to set the tone for negotiations and read more
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged legal process that requires the expertise of a qualified divorce lawyer. A good divorce lawyer can help you navigate through the legal proceedings and protect your rights and interests. They can provide valuable read more
I recently co-authored an article with Dr. Madelyn Simring Milchman on interviewing children incident to divorce or any other legal proceeding. This procedure, to put it bluntly, can be a minefield. There are many issues to be aware of before read more
As we all know, the New Year is the perfect time to make resolutions in an effort to make our lives better, right? Shed a few pounds, eat a healthier diet, read more. What about getting a divorce? Believe it read more
I am pleased to announce that I have been chosen to be recognized in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2023. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the read more
The Appellate Division recently published a decision making it clear that procedural due process requires judges, before domestic violence trial, to inform defendants both of the serious consequences resulting from the entry of a final restraining order (FRO) and their read more
A while back I was interviewed by Mariella Foley of Round Table Wealth Management. We recorded that lengthy interview and parsed it into separate podcasts, not only for my clients but specifically for any woman navigating a divorce. The 2nd read more
A while back I was interviewed by Mariella Foley of Round Table Wealth Management. We recorded that lengthy interview and parsed it into 9 separate podcasts, not only for my clients but specifically for any woman navigating a divorce. The read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022 in the specialty of Family Law. For over a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers® read more
The following are the next 5 of my 20 major Hot Tips to keep in mind when considering advising your client to enter into a Divorce from Bed & Board (“DBB”): When agreeing to a DBB, make sure that you read more
I'm so honored to announce that I've again been named as an exceptional attorney for NJ families in 2021. As such I will be named in New Jersey Family's April/May edition and also in their online publication. The lawyers on read more
The following are the first 5 of my 20 major Hot Tips to keep in mind when considering advising your client to enter into a Divorce from Bed & Board (“DBB”): A DBB may be entered based upon the same read more
Keep your emotions in check. Select the right lawyer and learn your rights. Protect your children from the divorce by insulating them as best you can. Gather as much information and documentation as you can. Identify your main issues and read more
10. Learn About the Tools of Discovery: Very often, one spouse does not have complete knowledge of the other party’s assets, liabilities, income or activities. That is when “discovery” comes into play. Essentially, “discovery” is organized information gathering. It can read more
9. Summarize Your Education/Earnings & Employment Histories: There are many factors that are considered when establishing alimony and child support. These factors include, but are not limited to, the length of marriage, contributions to the marriage, age, health, as well read more
8. List Assets & Liabilities: A major part of the case will be the “equitable distribution” of marital property. There are three main steps in the process of distributing marital property in a divorce case: (1) identify; (2) value; and read more
7. Gather Information & Documents: You can avoid many months of litigation and thousands of dollars by gathering and copying key financial records in advance: Tax returns (personal and business); Spending records (checking account statements, registers, canceled checks and credit read more
6. Identify Your Issues & List Your Goals (Wish List & Bottom Line): Once you have summarized your marital history, identify your issues (e.g., custody, time-sharing, alimony, child support, value of a business, hidden assets, personal injuries, etc.). For example, read more
5. Summarize Marital Lifestyle: How did you live your life? Did you live a low, middle or upper-class lifestyle? One of the key issues in a matrimonial dispute is marital lifestyle. Begin to describe your marital lifestyle for your attorney read more
4. Prepare a Detailed Marital History: Essentially, you should try to chronologically summarize all of the salient facts related to your relationship with your spouse. Although it may seem like a daunting task, you should chronologically address each of the read more
3. Protect the Children: Beyond any other consideration, the children come first. They should not suffer needlessly due to your (or your spouse’s) decision to divorce. Here are some of the more common admonitions with regard to children and divorce: read more
2. Select the Right Divorce Attorney & Learn Your Rights: There are certain attributes that you should look for in a divorce attorney. Of course, these attributes may vary depending on your needs and goals. However, primarily, you should look read more
This is a recurring series of blogs when considering the TOP ten things to know when contemplating divorce. 1. Keep Emotions in Check - Remember the following: The cost and length of divorce litigation is directly proportionate to the emotions read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. will be co-presenting with past Chairs of the Family Law Section of NJSBA on What I Wish I Knew Then-Hot Practice Tips from Past Family Law Chairs on January 27th at the 2021 Family Law read more
The health-worker/parent does not wear any personal clothing to the hospital. Rather, he wears a pair of scrubs to the hospital, then trades them in at the end of the day for a new clean set. He also brings an read more
Any boxes delivered to the home are left in the garage for 5 days. All mail is placed in a non-living space for 2 days before being touched. All plastic is quarantined for 5 days. At no time does a read more
The specific protocols suggested herein are in addition to various general safety protocols that have been recommended by the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) and/or the World Health Organization (‘WHO”). There is no question that parents should be required to read more
There is little doubt that the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our daily lives. It has changed how we work, play, and interact with each other. The extent and manner of personal interactions have been directly affected by the read more
When an attorney receives an AV Preeminent Rating it is said to be the highest honor given and sets him or her apart from all the competition. It is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of read more
I'm proud to announce that I've been awarded an AV Preeminent® Rating by both my Peers and the Judiciary by Martindale Hubbell for 2021. I have also been awarded this rating for 2020. When an attorney receives an AV Preeminent Rating read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2021 in the specialty of Family Law. For over a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers® read more
I'm proud to announce that Avvo.com has awarded me with their Top-Rated Lawyer for 2020. This honor is generated from my perfect 10 rating with them since 2015.
Since March 21, 2020, when the COVID-19 stay-at-home directive was implemented, all our lives, have been substantially changed, perhaps permanently. The COVID-19 crisis underscores the lack of preparedness we encounter as parents and in interacting with the government institutions serving read more
I'm proud to announce that I've been awarded an AV Preeminent® Rating by both my Peers and the Judiciary by Martindale Hubbell. This is considered the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.
Many of my firm’s family law clients have asked whether the spread of COVID-19 and/or the unprecedented governmental actions taken to control the coronavirus will provide a defense in the disputes which are sure to arise in the context of read more
The New Jersey Supreme Court Historical Advisory Board has recognized Charles F. Vuotto, Jr. for contributing to the selection and briefing of 147 NJ Supreme Court family law cases for review by the authors of the family law report.
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently clarified a point of procedure when seeking to terminate or modify alimony in light of cohabitation in the case of Landau v. Landau. For many years, cohabitation has been the basis to terminate or read more
Many times, after a divorce the custodial parent may want to move out of State with the child(ren). What does New Jersey law have to say about that? Well, it would depend. The law in New Jersey recently changed in read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2020 in the specialty of Family Law. For over a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers® read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. has been named as one of New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families 2019! When you need a NJ family lawyer, whose recommendation do you trust? We asked parents about the lawyers who’ve made a difference read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. has been selected by his peers for recognition in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in 2019 for his work in Family Law. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. awarded the Saul Tischler Award by the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association at its annual dinner on April 19, 2016 to be held at the Park Savoy in Florham Park, read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. and Noel S. Tonneman, Esq. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for 2016 in the practice area of Family Law. Further, Tonneman, Vuotto, read more
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. was named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Toms River, New Jersey. Only a single lawyer in each practice area, in each community was honored as a “Lawyer of the read more
On December 19, 2013 Mr. Vuotto was appointed to represent the New Jersey State Bar Association (“NJSBA”) on the Ad Hoc Committee on the Arbitration of Family Matters.
Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq. has been selected by his peers for recognition in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in 2014 for his work in Family Law.
In recognition of his contributions to the practice of Family Law, Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq., of Tonneman, Vuotto, Enis & White in Matawan, received the 2013 Edward Schoifet Family Law Award on January 23, 2013 presented by the Family read more