Divorce Litigation
Divorce court is far less entertaining than television makes it seem. For clients, it is often stressful and time-consuming, requiring many hours of preparation. Our attorneys are seasoned and knowledgeable, and they know how to prepare clients thoroughly for litigation. That said, most clients are understandably reluctant to pursue divorce litigation when other effective options are available.
In some cases, however, litigation becomes necessary. Clients may need to act to protect their rights, defend themselves, or safeguard their children. Delaying litigation can sometimes increase the risk of unfavorable financial outcomes or negatively affect related legal issues, such as those involving small businesses. In matters involving domestic violence, there are additional and important considerations, which are discussed below.
How should assets be divided? Should the couple’s home be sold? Are the children safe in the care of each parent? Who decides where a child goes to college—and who pays? Is one spouse entitled to alimony? If so, how much? For how long? What about credit card debt?
Before a Judge can rule on these kinds of issues, or make any decisions, evidence must be presented to the court that complies with certain legal rules. Our attorneys work hard to assist you in identifying the evidence you have, assist you in compiling and presenting it to the court, and in critically assessing opposing claims and evidence.
Courts routinely
make decisions about families
We are big enough to take on intensive litigation, while being nimble enough to serve each client with the personalized attention they deserve. This is something that is especially important in family law litigation, which often requires quick-turnarounds, personal knowledge, and a detailed understanding of a clients particular case.
We have five experienced attorneys who are regulars in the courts of Central New Jersey. Located on the Rt. 1 Corridor, near Carnegie Center, our attorneys are experienced in litigating family law cases in Mercer County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Monmouth County and Burlington County.
We are focused on Central New Jersey. We don’t aspire to be “statewide” attorneys, because we value our ability to understand the communities where our clients live.
It’s about you, not us.
Our firm is the perfect size
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