If your case is in Bergen County, we know the local process: how the family court schedules hearings, what the judges expect in a parenting plan, and how long a contested matter realistically takes. Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you what comes next.
Our attorneys appear in Bergen County regularly and serve clients throughout Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Union, Somerset, Essex, Bergen and Hudson counties. Consultations are by phone or video, so you don't need to come to an office to get started.
Family law matters we handle in Bergen County
Divorce
Whether you're thinking about divorce or you've already been served, the first thing you need is a clear picture of how it works in New Jersey, what it will cost, and what to do first.
Uncontested Divorce
If you and your spouse agree on the major issues, an uncontested divorce gets you through the court in New Jersey faster and for a fraction of the cost of litigation.
Child Custody
Custody is the part of a family case people worry about most. New Jersey courts decide it on the best interests of the child, and the parent who comes in prepared, with a realistic parenting plan and a record of involvement, is the one the court listens to.
Child Support
Child support in New Jersey follows a formula, but the inputs to that formula, income, the overnight schedule, health insurance and childcare, are where cases are won and lost.
Alimony
Alimony is the least predictable part of a New Jersey divorce because it depends on a list of factors rather than a formula.
Property Division
New Jersey divides marital property through equitable distribution: fair, which usually means close to equal, but not always.
Restraining Orders
New Jersey restraining orders under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act move fast and have permanent consequences.
Legal Separation
New Jersey has no formal legal separation filing for most couples. Spouses who want to live apart without divorcing use a written separation agreement, or in limited cases a divorce from bed and board, which legally separates you while leaving the marriage intact.
Modifications
Family court orders are built on the facts at the time. When the facts change, a job loss, a move, a new schedule, a child's needs, the order can change too.
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This page provides general information about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice, and reading it or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and no outcome is guaranteed.