New Jersey family law attorneys
Divorce and family law in New Jersey. A clear next step.
Divorce, custody, support, property, protective orders. Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you what comes next, in plain terms.
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Anthony R. TroiseFamily law attorney, New Jersey
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Serving all of New Jersey
Family cases in the Family Part of the Superior Court across the state.
NJ State Bar licensed
A New Jersey family law attorney handles your case through the final order.
Available 24/7
Phones and chat answered around the clock, with bilingual intake.
Part of Martine Law
A firm with attorneys in four states and a team behind every case.
How we can help
Family cases in New Jersey courts, from a first filing to a modification years later.
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.
What happens when you call
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Call or send a message, any time.
We ask a few short questions: what's happening, which county, and whether there's a date on the calendar.
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Talk with our intake team.
Our Director of Client Engagement walks through your situation, explains how New Jersey courts handle it, and discusses fees plainly. If we're not the right fit, we tell you.
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Your attorney gets to work.
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That strengthens your position at the negotiating table and in the hearing.
What clients say
"Calm, patient, and professional throughout. I felt heard, supported, and never rushed, and we had an appointment scheduled the same day."
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Meet your New Jersey family law team
Where we handle cases
We handle family cases in the Family Part of the Superior Court across New Jersey. Tell us the county on your paperwork and we will confirm.
Common questions
How long does a divorce take in New Jersey?
An uncontested divorce with a signed agreement can often be finalized within a few months. Contested cases run longer; the courts aim to resolve most within a year.
I was served with divorce papers. What now?
You have 35 days to answer. Call before then, and don't sign anything from your spouse's lawyer without review.
How do New Jersey courts decide custody?
By the best interests of the child, with no preference for either parent. Contested cases go to mediation first.
Is the consultation free?
Family law consultations carry a small fee, which our intake team explains on the call. The call itself, to find out whether we're the right fit, costs nothing.
Do you handle cases in my county?
We handle family cases in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Union, Somerset, Essex, Bergen and Hudson counties. Tell us the court on your paperwork and we'll confirm.