C. Catherine Jannarone

C. Catherine Jannarone

Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of C. Catherine Jannarone 1983-Present
  • Family Law, Real Estate Law, Divorce ...
  • New Jersey
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Biography

A substantial portion of my practice is devoted to family law, including collaborative divorce and mediation. I strongly believe that divorces settled through the collaborative process lend themselves to faster, more economical and better resolutions, in sharp contrast to the lengthy, costly and adversarial litigation system. Rejecting the uncertainty of putting the fate of their families and futures in the hands of others, the divorcing couple instead choose to work with the collaborative team to reach the best outcomes for themselves and their children, which they craft themselves. In addition to my family practice, I offer divorcing couples additional legal services that are often needed at the time of divorce. With more than thirty years of experience and a dedicated staff of paralegals, I can assist my client with all of his or her real estate needs, including selling or buying a home, or closing on a new mortgage as part of a refinance when one spouse buys out the other’s interest in the marital home. When parties divorce, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills all must be updated, consistent with the parties’ changed status. My office handles those matters on a regular basis, and we are happy to help our divorcing clients make sure their important legal documents are up to date. As a former Municipal Court Judge for fourteen years, I am also available to assist clients in matters of Municipal Court defense.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Municipal Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Evening hours available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Law Offices of C. Catherine Jannarone
- Current
Emphasis on Family law, including collaborative divorce and mediation, real estate, Wills and general legal advice.
Former Municipal Court Judge
Township of Hazlet
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Former Municipal Court Judge
Borough of Atlantic Highlands
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Former Municipal Court Judge
Borough of Keyport
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Associate Attorney
Law Offices of Gerald A. DelTufo
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A full-time associate for a busy single practitioner responsible for a wide variety of cases, with emphasis on municipal court, matrimonial and criminal litigation.
Education
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
J.D. (1981)
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UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
J.D. (1981)
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Georgetown University
Paralegal Certification (1975) | Paralegal Certification
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University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
B.A. (1974) | Criminology
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Awards
Women of Achievement Award
Women Lawyers in Monmouth
Professional Associations
Collaborative Divorce Professionals of New Jersey
Current
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Mid-Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance
Current
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Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Current
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Member of New Jersey, Monmouth County and Monmouth County Women’s Bar Association
Current
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Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth County
Current
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Former Member and Past President of Monmouth County Municipal Court Judges Association
Current
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Mid-Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance
Member
Current
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner May Have Chosen Divorce Mediation
New Jersey Divorce Talk Radio
Speaking Engagements
Judge, Judge Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition
Training Assistant, Collaborative Law Practice and Procedure
Websites & Blogs
Website
C. Catherine Jannarone, Esq.
Website
Collaborative Divorce Professionals Profile
Contact & Map
30 Freneau Avenue,Suite 1B
Matawan, NJ 07747
Telephone: (732) 566-9101