Red Bank & Shrewsbury Divorce Lawyers
Family Law, Divorce, Business, Real Estate, Entertainment, Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Monmouth, Ocean & Middlesex Counties
Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC is a Shrewsbury, New Jersey law firm focused on divorce and family law, with the depth to handle the business, real estate, financial, and personal legal issues that often surround a family’s most important decisions. From our office at 740 Broad Street, we represent individuals, families, and business owners throughout Monmouth County, including Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Freehold, Long Branch, and Asbury Park, as well as clients in Ocean County, Middlesex County, and across the state. Founded by Richard Sanvenero, a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Attorney, and Joshua Cittadino, our firm combines courtroom experience with practical, responsive counsel so clients can move through difficult moments with clarity and confidence.
Many of the people we help are facing more than one legal issue at once. A divorce may involve a family business, a real estate portfolio, or questions about future estate planning. A domestic violence matter may affect custody and financial stability at the same time. A business owner may need help with a contract dispute while also planning for a marriage. Our Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Monmouth County divorce lawyers work alongside colleagues in business, real estate, estate planning, and litigation, giving clients one coordinated team instead of several disconnected firms.
About Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC
Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC is a full-service law firm headquartered in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with a practice centered on divorce and family law. Managing partner Richard Sanvenero is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Attorney who previously served as a law clerk in the Family Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey and is trained in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce. Founding partner Joshua Cittadino brings experience in real estate, construction litigation, personal injury, employment matters, and business transactions. Together with a team of attorneys and of counsel, including tax and estate planning attorney Mike Canarick, the firm represents clients in family law, high net worth divorce, prenuptial agreements, post-judgment matters, domestic violence, business law, entertainment law, real estate, personal injury, estate planning, and criminal and municipal court defense. Our attorneys are admitted in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia, and several have been recognized by Super Lawyers.
Divorce and Family Law at the Center of Our Practice
Family law is the foundation of our firm. Divorce, custody, and support matters shape a person’s finances, home, and relationship with their children for years, and they deserve careful, strategic attention. Our family law attorneys represent spouses and parents in negotiated settlements, mediation, collaborative divorce, and contested litigation in the Family Part of the Superior Court.
Divorce: We guide clients through every stage of a New Jersey divorce, including the division of marital property, alimony, child support, custody, and the terms of a final judgment. Whether the case resolves through agreement or requires trial, we prepare each matter thoroughly and keep clients informed about their options and the likely outcomes.
High Net Worth Divorce: Divorces involving significant assets require more than a standard approach. Our high asset divorce lawyers handle cases involving closely held businesses, professional practices, executive compensation, stock options, investment and retirement accounts, real estate holdings, inherited wealth, trusts, and income from creative work such as royalties and licensing. We work with forensic accountants, business valuation professionals, and our own estate planning and tax attorneys to identify, value, and protect what matters most.
Child Custody and Parenting Time: New Jersey decides custody based on the best interests of the child, and amendments to the state’s custody statute in January 2026 made child safety a threshold issue, gave children’s preferences more weight, and limited court-ordered reunification therapy. Our child custody lawyers help parents present clear, child-focused parenting plans and respond to the issues judges now examine most closely.
Alimony and Child Support: Support disputes often turn on accurate income figures, lifestyle evidence, and an honest picture of each household’s needs. We represent payors and recipients in alimony and child support matters, including cases involving self-employment income, bonuses, commissions, and claims that a spouse is earning less than they could.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
A well-drafted marital agreement gives couples clarity and protects what each person brings into a marriage. Prenuptial agreements in New Jersey are governed by the Uniform Premarital and Pre-Civil Union Agreement Act, which requires a written agreement, full financial disclosure, and an opportunity for each party to consult independent counsel. Agreements that fall short of these requirements can be challenged later, often at the worst possible time.
Our prenuptial agreement lawyers draft, review, and negotiate agreements for business owners, professionals, couples entering second marriages, clients with family wealth or inheritances, and artists and entertainers whose future earnings may depend on intellectual property. For couples who are already married, we prepare postnuptial agreements that address changes such as a new business, a significant inheritance, or a shift in each spouse’s career.
Post-Judgment Family Law: Support, Expenses, and Changes in Work or Income
A divorce judgment is not always the end of the case. Jobs change, incomes rise and fall, children grow, and former spouses do not always follow the terms they agreed to. Our post-judgment family lawyers help clients modify and enforce orders when life moves on.
We regularly handle requests to modify alimony or child support after a job loss, reduction in hours, business downturn, or significant increase in income. We represent clients in disputes over unpaid child-related expenses, including medical bills, childcare, extracurricular activities, and college costs. We also handle alimony questions tied to retirement and cohabitation, emancipation of a child, custody and parenting time modifications, and enforcement motions when a former spouse fails to pay support or comply with a judgment. In each case, the court generally looks for a substantial change in circumstances or clear proof of noncompliance, and we help clients build that record with the right financial documentation.
Domestic Violence and Help Through the Victims of Crime Compensation Office
Domestic violence matters move quickly, and the outcome of a restraining order hearing can affect custody, housing, employment, and firearm rights. Our domestic violence lawyers represent people seeking protection as well as those defending against allegations at temporary and final restraining order hearings.
For survivors, legal protection is often only part of recovery. New Jersey’s Victims of Crime Compensation Office can help eligible victims with costs such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and relocation. Our firm assists survivors with VCCO claims for domestic violence victims, from gathering documentation to responding when a claim is questioned or denied.
Business Law, General Counsel, and Industry Experience
Our business attorneys represent startups, family-owned companies, and established businesses throughout Monmouth County and New Jersey. We handle entity formation, operating and shareholder agreements, contracts, trademarks, acquisitions and sales, and business disputes. For companies that need ongoing legal support without a full-time in-house attorney, we serve as outside general counsel, reviewing contracts, advising on employment issues, and helping owners make decisions before they become disputes.
Restaurants and Hospitality: Restaurant owners and operators along the Jersey Shore face a specific mix of legal issues. We assist with commercial leases, liquor license purchases and transfers, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, employment matters, and the purchase and sale of restaurant businesses.
Construction: Our construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, developers, and property owners in contract drafting and negotiation, payment disputes, construction liens, defect claims, and construction litigation.
Entertainment Law for Artists, Creators, and Production Companies
New Jersey has become one of the busiest places in the country for film and television production. Netflix is building a major studio campus at the former Fort Monmouth in Eatontown and Oceanport, just minutes from our Shrewsbury office, and Paramount has committed to a long-term lease at 1888 Studios in Bayonne as one of the state’s designated studio partners. With generous state film tax credits drawing productions to towns across New Jersey, more artists, crews, and local businesses are being offered contracts that can shape their careers and income for years.
Our entertainment lawyers represent musicians, recording artists, songwriters, music producers, bands, actors, screenwriters, directors, filmmakers, comedians, authors, visual artists, photographers, models, influencers, content creators, and podcasters. We review and negotiate talent and performance agreements, production and distribution deals, agreements connected to Netflix and Paramount productions, music publishing and recording contracts, licensing and royalty arrangements, and sponsorship and brand deals. We also protect copyrights and trademarks and resolve disputes over compensation, credit, and ownership.
The growth of the industry reaches well beyond the people in front of the camera. We advise production companies, vendors, caterers, contractors, venues, and property owners who provide services or filming locations to productions, helping them negotiate location agreements, vendor contracts, and payment terms that protect their businesses.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Real estate transactions in New Jersey move on tight timelines, beginning with the three business day attorney review period that follows a signed residential contract. Our attorneys represent buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions, including attorney review, inspection and repair negotiations, title issues, and closings. We also represent investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners in commercial real estate purchases, sales, and leases, as well as real estate litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, and land use matters.
Personal Injury
If you were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, our personal injury lawyers pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. We handle car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall and other premises liability claims, construction accidents, and wrongful death cases, and we deal directly with insurance companies so clients can focus on recovery.
Criminal Defense, DWI, Traffic Tickets, and Firearm Appeals
A criminal charge or serious motor vehicle violation can affect your license, employment, immigration status, and record. Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in Superior Court and municipal courts throughout the region on felony (indictable) charges, misdemeanor and disorderly persons offenses, and domestic violence related charges.
We also defend drivers charged with DWI and DUI offenses, including breath test refusals, drug DWI, and repeat offenses, and we help drivers fight speeding and traffic tickets that can lead to points, surcharges, and license suspension. For gun owners and applicants, we handle firearm ID application appeals, including denials of a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card or a permit to purchase a handgun, along with firearm issues that arise from domestic violence matters.
Estate Planning for Families and Business Owners
Planning for the future is closely connected to the rest of our practice. Our estate planning attorneys prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and guide families through probate and estate administration. Clients going through a divorce, marriage, or business transition often update their plans at the same time, and our team coordinates those changes so nothing is overlooked.
Why Clients Choose Sanvenero & Cittadino
Clients choose our firm because family law is our core strength and because we can handle the issues that surround it. A divorce involving a business benefits from attorneys who understand valuations and contracts. A support modification after a job change benefits from attorneys who understand how income is documented and argued. A prenuptial agreement for an entrepreneur or artist benefits from attorneys who understand how businesses and creative rights generate value over time.
Richard Sanvenero brings the perspective of a certified matrimonial attorney and former Family Part law clerk to every family law matter. Our team communicates clearly, returns calls, and explains each step in plain terms. We live and work in the same Monmouth County communities as our clients, and many of them return to us as their families and businesses grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC focus on?
Our firm focuses on divorce and family law, including high net worth divorce, child custody, support, prenuptial agreements, post-judgment matters, and domestic violence. We also handle business law, entertainment law, real estate, personal injury, estate planning, and criminal and municipal court defense.
Where is your office, and what areas do you serve?
Our office is located at 740 Broad Street, Suite 200, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. We serve clients throughout Monmouth County, including Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Freehold, Long Branch, and Asbury Park, as well as Ocean County communities such as Toms River and clients throughout Middlesex County.
What is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Attorney?
Certification is a designation granted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to attorneys who meet experience requirements, pass a written examination, and receive favorable peer and judicial references in matrimonial law. Richard Sanvenero holds this certification, which is earned by a small percentage of New Jersey family lawyers.
How is a high net worth divorce different from other divorces?
High net worth divorces often involve business valuations, executive compensation, stock options, real estate portfolios, trusts, and questions about which assets are marital and which are separate. These cases usually require financial experts, detailed discovery, and careful planning around taxes and future income.
Is a prenuptial agreement enforceable in New Jersey?
A prenuptial agreement is generally enforceable if it is in writing, signed voluntarily, and based on full financial disclosure, with each party having the opportunity to consult an independent attorney. An agreement that was signed under pressure or without proper disclosure may be challenged.
Can I modify alimony or child support if I lose my job?
You may be able to request a modification if the loss of income is significant and not temporary or voluntary. Courts look at the reasons for the change, efforts to find new work, and each party’s overall financial picture, so documentation is important.
What can I do if my former spouse will not pay their share of the children’s expenses?
If a judgment or settlement agreement requires a former spouse to share costs such as medical bills, childcare, activities, or college, you may file an enforcement motion asking the court to order payment. Keeping receipts and written requests for reimbursement helps support the application.
How did New Jersey custody law change in 2026?
In January 2026, New Jersey amended its custody statute to make child safety a threshold issue, give children’s expressed preferences more procedural weight, require more detailed findings from judges in contested cases, and restrict court-ordered reunification therapy. These changes apply to pending and future custody decisions.
What is the Victims of Crime Compensation Office?
The Victims of Crime Compensation Office is a New Jersey agency that helps eligible crime victims, including domestic violence survivors, cover certain costs related to the crime, such as medical treatment, counseling, lost wages, and relocation. Our firm helps survivors prepare and pursue these claims.
Do you represent artists and businesses working with film and television productions?
Yes. With Netflix building its studio campus at Fort Monmouth and Paramount establishing a production hub at 1888 Studios in Bayonne, film and television work in New Jersey continues to grow. We represent actors, musicians, writers, filmmakers, producers, and content creators, along with production companies, vendors, and property owners who work with productions, on contracts, intellectual property, location agreements, and disputes over rights and payment.
Can you act as general counsel for my business?
Yes. We provide ongoing outside general counsel services for businesses that need regular legal guidance on contracts, employment issues, leases, and disputes, including restaurants, construction companies, and professional service firms.
Do you handle DWI and traffic tickets in municipal court?
Yes. We defend drivers in municipal courts throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties on DWI charges, refusals, speeding tickets, reckless and careless driving, and driving while suspended, with the goal of protecting your license and record.
What happens if my firearm ID application is denied?
A denial of a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card or permit to purchase a handgun can be appealed. The appeal is heard in the Superior Court, where the applicant can challenge the reasons for denial. Strict deadlines apply, so it is important to act quickly.
How do I schedule a consultation?
You can call our Shrewsbury office at 732-743-9665 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule a consultation with an attorney.
Serving Throughout Monmouth, Ocean & Middlesex Counties
Contact Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC in Shrewsbury
Whether you are preparing for a divorce, protecting assets before marriage, enforcing a support order, building a business, or facing a charge in municipal court, speaking with an experienced attorney is the first step toward a clear plan. Call Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC at 732-743-9665 to schedule a consultation with our Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Monmouth County divorce lawyers and legal team.
