C. Catherine Jannarone

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.

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New Jersey

Since 1982

Law Offices of C. Catherine Jannarone

1983 - Current

Emphasis on Family law, including collaborative divorce and mediation, real estate, Wills and general legal advice.

Former Municipal Court Judge

Township of Hazlet

2006 - 2007

Former Municipal Court Judge

Borough of Atlantic Highlands

2005 - 2007

Former Municipal Court Judge

Borough of Keyport

1995 - 2003

Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Gerald A. DelTufo

1982 - 1983

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.

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

J.D. (1981)

1981

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

J.D. (1981)

1981

Georgetown University

Paralegal Certification (1975) | Paralegal Certification

University of Maryland - Eastern Shore

B.A. (1974) | Criminology

1974

Women of Achievement Award

Women Lawyers in Monmouth

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of New Jersey

Current

Mid-Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance

Current

Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group

Current

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Current

Member of New Jersey, Monmouth County and Monmouth County Women’s Bar Association

Current

Why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner May Have Chosen Divorce Mediation

New Jersey Divorce Talk Radio

October 25, 2015

Judge, Judge Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition

Training Assistant, Collaborative Law Practice and Procedure