Areas We Serve & Cases We Handle
Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC is a Shrewsbury, New Jersey law firm focused on divorce and family law, with attorneys who also handle business law, entertainment law, real estate, personal injury, estate planning, and criminal defense. Founded by Richard Sanvenero, a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Attorney, and Joshua Cittadino, our firm represents individuals, families, and businesses from our office at 740 Broad Street, Suite 200.
Our attorneys serve clients throughout Monmouth County, including Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Freehold, along with Toms River and communities across Ocean County, Middlesex County, and the rest of New Jersey. We regularly appear at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River, the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick, and municipal courts throughout the region.
Divorce
Divorce in New Jersey involves far more than ending a marriage. Most cases require decisions about the division of marital property and debt, alimony, child support, custody, and parenting time, and each of those decisions can shape a family’s finances and routines for years. New Jersey allows divorce on no-fault grounds, most often irreconcilable differences lasting at least six months, but the issues that follow are rarely simple.
Our attorneys guide clients through negotiated settlements, mediation, collaborative divorce, and contested litigation in the Family Part of the Superior Court. We gather complete financial information, explain the realistic range of outcomes, and prepare every case as if it may go to trial so clients can negotiate from a position of strength.
We represent spouses going through divorce in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Spouses anywhere in New Jersey can turn to us for guidance through every stage of a divorce.
Family Law
Family law covers the legal issues that arise when relationships change, including divorce, custody, support, paternity, grandparents’ rights, domestic violence, and agreements made before or during marriage. These matters often overlap, and a decision in one area can affect another.
Led by Richard Sanvenero, a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Attorney, our family law team takes a practical, child-focused approach to resolving disputes while protecting each client’s long-term financial security.
Our family law attorneys help clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Families across New Jersey rely on our team for help with every kind of family law matter.
High Net Worth and High Asset Divorce
When a marriage involves a closely held business, professional practice, executive compensation, stock options, investment portfolios, multiple properties, or inherited wealth, the stakes in a divorce rise considerably. Under New Jersey’s equitable distribution law, marital assets are divided fairly, not necessarily equally, and the first step is identifying which assets are marital and what they are truly worth.
We work with forensic accountants, business valuation professionals, and tax advisors to trace assets, uncover income that may be hidden or understated, and evaluate the tax consequences of each proposed division. Our firm’s experience in business law and estate planning gives clients an added advantage when complex holdings are on the table.
Our attorneys handle financially complex divorces for clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, and Colts Neck, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. We bring the same financial depth to complex divorces throughout New Jersey.
Child Custody and Parenting Time
New Jersey courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child, considering factors such as each parent’s relationship with the child, the stability of each home, the child’s needs, and the parents’ ability to communicate and cooperate. Custody includes both legal custody, which covers major decisions about health, education, and welfare, and physical custody, which determines where the child lives.
Amendments to New Jersey’s custody statute in January 2026 made child safety a threshold issue, gave children’s expressed preferences more weight, and placed new limits on court-ordered reunification therapy. We help parents build clear, child-focused parenting plans and present the evidence judges now examine most closely.
We represent parents in custody and parenting time matters in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Parents across New Jersey can count on us to keep their children’s well-being at the center of the case.
Child Support
Child support in New Jersey is calculated under the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines, which account for each parent’s income, parenting time, health insurance, childcare costs, and other expenses. Disputes often arise when a parent is self-employed, earns irregular income, or is believed to be earning less than they are capable of.
We help parents establish fair support orders, challenge inaccurate income figures, and address expenses outside the guidelines, such as extracurricular activities, unreimbursed medical costs, and college contributions.
Our attorneys handle child support matters for parents in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. We also help parents throughout New Jersey calculate, modify, and enforce support.
Alimony
Alimony is designed to address the financial imbalance that can follow a divorce. New Jersey courts may award open durational, limited duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony, and for marriages lasting less than 20 years, open durational alimony generally may not exceed the length of the marriage except in exceptional circumstances.
Whether a client will pay or receive support, we build a detailed picture of the marital lifestyle, each spouse’s earning capacity, and the factors the court must weigh, so the final award is grounded in accurate financial information.
We represent clients in alimony matters in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Spouses throughout New Jersey rely on us to protect their financial future.
Post-Judgment Modifications and Enforcement
Life continues to change after a divorce is final. A job loss, a significant raise, a move, a remarriage, cohabitation, retirement, or a child’s changing needs can all justify revisiting custody, parenting time, child support, or alimony. New Jersey courts generally require a showing of a substantial and continuing change in circumstances before modifying an order.
We also help clients enforce judgments when a former spouse stops paying support, refuses to share children’s expenses, or ignores parenting time arrangements, including through motions to enforce litigant’s rights.
Our post-judgment attorneys assist clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Former spouses across New Jersey can turn to us when an order needs to change or be enforced.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement allows couples to decide in advance how property, debts, and support will be handled if the marriage ends. In New Jersey, these agreements 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.
We draft, review, and negotiate agreements for business owners, professionals, couples entering second marriages, families protecting inherited wealth, and artists and entertainers whose future income may depend on intellectual property. For couples who are already married, a postnuptial agreement can address a new business, an inheritance, or other major changes.
We prepare and review marital agreements for couples in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Couples anywhere in New Jersey can work with us to protect what matters before and during marriage.
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act allows victims to seek a temporary restraining order, often on the same day, followed by a final restraining order hearing, which is typically scheduled within about ten days. A final restraining order has no expiration date and can affect custody, housing, employment, and the right to own firearms.
We represent people seeking protection from abuse as well as those defending against allegations, preparing witnesses, evidence, and testimony for hearings that move quickly and carry lasting consequences.
Our domestic violence attorneys represent clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. We act quickly for clients facing domestic violence matters across New Jersey. For temporary and final restraining order hearings, we also help clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Freehold, and Toms River. Clients elsewhere in New Jersey facing a restraining order hearing can contact us as well.
Victims of Crime Compensation for Domestic Violence Survivors
New Jersey’s Victims of Crime Compensation Office can help eligible survivors of domestic violence cover costs related to the crime, including medical treatment, counseling, lost wages, and relocation expenses. The application process requires documentation and attention to deadlines, and claims are sometimes questioned or denied.
Our firm helps survivors prepare and pursue VCCO claims alongside related family law matters, so financial recovery and legal protection move forward together.
We help domestic violence survivors pursue compensation in Shrewsbury and Red Bank, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Survivors anywhere in New Jersey can reach out for help with the application process.
Criminal Defense
A criminal charge can affect your freedom, career, professional license, and reputation. In New Jersey, indictable offenses, often called felonies, are prosecuted in Superior Court, while disorderly persons offenses are handled in municipal court. Diversionary programs such as Pretrial Intervention and conditional dismissal may be available to some first-time offenders.
We review the evidence, challenge unlawful stops and searches, and pursue dismissals, diversion, reduced charges, or trial when appropriate.
Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. We defend people facing criminal charges throughout New Jersey. For indictable charges, we provide felony defense in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Freehold, and Toms River. Serious charges anywhere in New Jersey deserve the same careful defense.
DWI Defense
A DWI in New Jersey can bring license suspension, an ignition interlock requirement, fines, surcharges, and, for repeat offenses, possible jail time. Refusing a breath test carries its own penalties, and cases involving drugs, accidents, or a child passenger add further consequences.
We examine the reason for the stop, the administration of field sobriety and breath tests, and the calibration and maintenance records for testing devices to build the strongest possible defense.
We defend drivers charged with DWI in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Drivers charged anywhere in New Jersey can call us to review their options.
Municipal Court, Speeding, and Traffic Tickets
Municipal courts handle traffic violations, DWI charges, and disorderly persons offenses. Even a routine ticket can lead to Motor Vehicle Commission points, insurance increases, surcharges, and license suspension, especially for drivers who already have points or hold a commercial driver’s license.
We appear in municipal courts throughout the region to negotiate reduced charges, challenge the evidence, and protect our clients’ driving records.
Our attorneys appear in municipal court for clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Our attorneys handle municipal court matters across New Jersey too. We also fight speeding and traffic tickets for drivers in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County, including tickets issued on the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 9, Route 18, Route 35, Route 36, and Interstate 195. We defend tickets in municipal courts across New Jersey as well.
Firearm ID Application Appeals
Applicants who are denied a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card or a permit to purchase a handgun in New Jersey have the right to appeal to the Superior Court, but strict deadlines apply. Denials can be based on criminal history, prior restraining orders, mental health records, or a determination that issuance would not be in the interest of public health, safety, or welfare.
We review the reasons for the denial, gather supporting records and character evidence, and represent applicants at the hearing. We also help gun owners address firearm issues that arise from domestic violence matters.
We handle firearm ID appeals for applicants in Shrewsbury and Red Bank, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Applicants anywhere in New Jersey can contact us about an appeal before the deadline passes.
Personal Injury and Car Accidents
If you were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. New Jersey generally allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, and under the state’s comparative negligence rule, an injured person can recover as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault.
Car accident claims in New Jersey also involve Personal Injury Protection benefits and, for many drivers, a limitation on lawsuit threshold that affects the right to sue for pain and suffering. We handle claims involving car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall injuries, and other negligence cases, and we deal directly with insurance companies on our clients’ behalf.
Our personal injury attorneys represent injured people in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Injured people across New Jersey can turn to us for help with their claims. For crash cases in particular, we represent car accident victims in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Middletown Township, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. We also handle crash claims for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians across New Jersey.
Real Estate
Buying or selling property in New Jersey moves quickly, beginning with the three business day attorney review period that follows a signed residential contract. During that window, an attorney can modify or cancel the contract on the client’s behalf.
We represent buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and tenants in residential and commercial transactions, including inspection negotiations, title issues, leases, and closings, along with real estate disputes and litigation.
Our real estate attorneys serve clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Buyers, sellers, and investors throughout New Jersey rely on us for transactions and disputes.
Business Law and Outsourced General Counsel
From formation and operating agreements to contracts, acquisitions, and disputes between partners, businesses need dependable legal guidance at every stage. We represent startups, family-owned companies, and established businesses throughout the region.
For companies that need ongoing legal support without the cost of a full-time in-house attorney, we serve as outside general counsel, reviewing contracts, advising on employment and lease issues, and helping owners address problems before they turn into litigation.
Our business attorneys represent companies in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Freehold, and Toms River, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Businesses looking for ongoing counsel can learn about our outsourced general counsel services in Shrewsbury and Red Bank, as well as throughout Monmouth County. Companies throughout New Jersey can retain us in this role as well.
Construction Law
Construction projects depend on clear contracts and timely payment. We represent contractors, subcontractors, developers, and property owners in contract drafting and negotiation, payment disputes, construction liens, defect claims, and delay claims.
When disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, our attorneys pursue or defend claims in litigation and arbitration.
We handle construction matters for clients in Shrewsbury and Red Bank, as well as throughout Monmouth County. Contractors and property owners across New Jersey turn to us for contracts, liens, and payment disputes.
Restaurant, Hospitality, and Liquor License Law
Restaurants and bars along the Jersey Shore face a demanding mix of legal issues. New Jersey limits the number of retail liquor licenses based on municipal population, so licenses are valuable assets, and every transfer requires approval from the local issuing authority and compliance with state Alcoholic Beverage Control rules.
We help owners and operators with liquor license purchases and transfers, commercial leases, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, employment issues, and the purchase or sale of restaurant businesses.
Our hospitality attorneys represent restaurant owners in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Long Branch, and Asbury Park, as well as throughout Monmouth County. Restaurant and bar owners throughout New Jersey rely on us for leases, partnerships, and sales. We also handle liquor license matters in Red Bank and Asbury Park. License holders and buyers across New Jersey can contact us for help with transfers and approvals.
Entertainment and Music Law
New Jersey has become one of the busiest film and television production markets in the country. Netflix is building a major studio campus at the former Fort Monmouth, and Paramount has committed to a long-term lease at 1888 Studios in Bayonne, with state film tax credits drawing productions to communities across New Jersey.
We represent musicians, recording artists, songwriters, actors, writers, filmmakers, producers, content creators, and the businesses that support them. Our work includes talent and performance agreements, recording and publishing contracts, licensing and royalties, brand deals, copyright and trademark protection, and disputes over credit and compensation.
Our entertainment attorneys advise clients in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, and Asbury Park, as well as throughout Monmouth County, along with Eatontown and Oceanport near the Fort Monmouth studio campus. Production companies and creative professionals across New Jersey rely on us for contracts and rights. Musicians and music businesses can find dedicated music law help in Red Bank and Asbury Park. Artists throughout New Jersey turn to us for recording, publishing, and band agreements. We also advise on Netflix production agreements, talent deals, vendor contracts, and location agreements, along with Paramount production agreements and talent deals.
Civil Litigation
When a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, our attorneys represent individuals and businesses in the Law Division and Special Civil Part of the New Jersey Superior Court, as well as in arbitration and mediation. We handle contract disputes, business conflicts, property disputes, insurance claims, and other civil matters.
We represent clients in civil litigation in Shrewsbury, Red Bank, and Middletown Township, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County.
Estate Planning
A well-designed estate plan protects your family and makes sure your wishes are carried out. We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and we guide executors and families through probate and estate administration in the county Surrogate’s Court.
Clients going through a divorce, marriage, or business transition often update their estate plans at the same time, and our team coordinates those changes so nothing is overlooked.
Our estate planning attorneys serve families in Red Bank, Rumson, Middletown Township, and Colts Neck, as well as throughout Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Middlesex County. Families anywhere in New Jersey can work with us to plan for the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC located?
Our office is located at 740 Broad Street, Suite 200, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702, just minutes from Red Bank, Tinton Falls, and the Route 35 corridor.
Do you represent clients outside Monmouth County?
Yes. In addition to Monmouth County, we represent clients in Ocean County, Middlesex County, and throughout New Jersey. Our attorneys are also admitted in New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia.
Which court will hear my divorce or custody case?
Divorce and custody cases are heard in the Family Part of the Superior Court, usually in the county where one of the spouses lives. For most of our clients, that is the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River, or the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick.
Do you handle cases in other New Jersey towns?
Yes. We represent clients in communities throughout New Jersey and appear in municipal and Superior Courts across the state.
Contact Sanvenero & Cittadino, LLC
Whether you live in Red Bank, Toms River, New Brunswick, or anywhere in between, our attorneys are ready to help. Call our Shrewsbury office at 732-743-9665 or reach out online to schedule a consultation.