New Jersey Family Law & Divorce Attorneys

Divorce

Getting a divorce is never easy – even if both spouses are (mostly) on the same page. New Jersey has strict rules and requirements that must be met before spouses can finalize a split, and having an attorney involved in the process can help to expedite the process and, contrary to popular belief, keep costs low. Our attorneys are prepared to help you work to negotiate an amicable split and will be more than ready to litigate your case before a judge, if necessary.

Child Custody

There are a number of reasons a child custody dispute might arise – divorce, domestic violence, or concerns about a parent’s ability to care for a child. Whatever the reason, the goal should be to find a solution that’s in the child’s best interests. Unfortunately, there are times when the adults involved let emotions get in the way and they lose sight of that. Our attorneys are here to help you work to protect your child and fight to keep them safe.

Child Support

Parents share responsibility for providing for their children. This is pretty easy to do when parents are married and share their lives together. If parents aren’t together or split up, ensuring that both parents contribute to a child’s financial well-being can become problematic. That’s where child support can be instrumental. Our attorneys will help you fight to secure child support, enforce obligations, request a modification, or navigate any other issue related to a support order.

Alimony

Spouses rarely have identical incomes. And, it’s important to factor in the value that a lesser-earning spouse provides during a marriage. Things like running a household, taking care of children, and supporting the other spouse’s educational and career pursuits are invaluable contributions. During and after a divorce, it can be challenging for the spouse who earns less money to find stability and move forward. This is where alimony is beneficial. Whether you need to request alimony or want to limit how much you’re obligated to pay, our family law attorneys can help.

Property Division

When spouses split up, so do their assets and debts. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means that each spouse is entitled to a fair, not necessarily equal, share of the marital property. Our attorneys have the resources necessary to help you identify all assets. With the aid of experts, we can help you walk away with the property you want and ensure that the distribution is, in fact, equitable.

Post-Divorce Issues

Life is unpredictable. Sometimes, after a divorce, circumstances change. Maybe you need to relocate or have lost your job – which could easily affect your ability to comply with some of the terms of your divorce. When these post-divorce issues arise, it is possible to obtain modifications of orders. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling post-judgment modifications when the terms of a divorce aren’t suitable for our clients anymore.

Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract between spouses – executed before marriage. Having a prenup allows partners to lay out the groundwork for certain aspects of a divorce, should their relationship not last the test of time. Negotiating a prenup can help you sidestep certain legal divorce requirements in NJ – which can help to save time and limit any hurdles that arise during the process. Our lawyers can help you devise a prenup that meets your needs.

Mediation & Arbitration

Most divorces are contested, meaning that spouses aren’t in full agreement about how the terms of their split should be handled. Mediation and arbitration are great tools that can help spouses (a) save time and money and (b) resolve their dispute without ever setting foot in a courtroom. Both utilize a neutral third party. Mediation leaves the decision in your hands, while arbitration empowers someone else to make important decisions related to your divorce. Our attorneys can guide you through either process.

Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial process. You and your spouse commit to work out your differences and find common ground without taking your dispute to court. During the process, the team can count on experts (custody/parenting, valuation, etc.) to assist the parties in reaching a consensual agreement. Having our skilled attorneys in your corner can increase the odds of a successful collaborative divorce process.