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Fairfield, NJ Family Law Attorneys and Professional Family Law Mediators

Essex County-Based Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Family Law Lawyers

The attorneys of Hammerman Rosen have successfully represented many individuals in Family Court and have successfully resolved various family disputes, including divorce, child custody and child support disputes, grandparent visitation, temporary support, spousal support, restraining order applications, guardianship applications, etc. These proceedings in family court can be complicated, and are foreign to the average litigant. Many clients began the proceedings themselves, pro se, but soon realize that the help of a lawyer is necessary. 

Family Law Divorce Attorneys

Divorce:  Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce Proceedings

An "uncontested" divorce in New Jersey is one where both parties are able to agree to sign a Marital Settlement Agreement prior to the divorce complaint's first hearing. Whether your divorce is "uncontested" or "contested" largely determines the amount of time and money it will take to reach a final divorce.  If you and your spouse are able to come to agreement on all outstanding issues, such as dividing property, spousal support and child support, you may be able to finalize your Divorce in one (1) simple hearing, as opposed to lengthy, and costly, trial. The attorneys/mediators of Hammerman Rosen focus on providing divorcing couples with a personally tailored settlement plan, in an effort to achieve an uncontested divorce, avoid long, saving New Jersey couples thousands on their legal fees and their time. Our mission is to advance our clients' interests and conserve their resources. We have drafted many Marital Settlement Agreements, and helped facilitate quick and easy resolution to complicated and emotional family issues. 

Prior to Divorce: Once a Complaint has been filed

Whether "uncontested" or "contested", every New Jersey Divorce must go through the complaint process using the Court system's FM docket in Superior Court: Chancery Division: Family Part.  

If you or your spouse has already filed a complaint for divorce, you almost certainly should talk to a family law attorney, as you will want to make the most of your limited opportunities to be heard on issues ranging from equitable distribution, child support, alimony, child custody to grandparent parental visitation and the children's religious upbringing.  

At Hammerman Rosen LLP, when a settlement is truly not possible, we work with our client's to achieve their best possible outcome through litigation, and if necessary, trial or plenary hearing.

Settlement is Always Possible At Any Stage of the New Jersey Divorce Process

Even if you are currently at odds with your spouse, the right approach and skilled negotiation can resolve most issues.  Family courts are overburdened and push parties toward settlement.  

Enforcing an Existing Marital Settlement Agreement and Other Post-Judgment Relief

If you are not receiving visitation, support, or are in anyway not receiving what you are owed under an existing FM Order or Marital Settlement Agreement, Hammerman Rosen LLP can assist you in filing the necessary enforcement action. Similarly, if your circumstances have significantly changed or if your ex-spouse has begun any post-judgment modification action against you, the attorneys at Hammerman Rosen LLP are ready to assist you as necessary in the following areas of family law:

Divorce - Separation - Child Custody - Child Support - Property Division - Alimony - Spousal Support - Mediation & Arbitration - Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

As professional mediators, attorneys Matthew J. Rosen, Esq. and Marvin J. Hammerman both are able to find ways to negotiate and resolve family disputes in an "uncontested" fashion. We offer affordable legal representation for clients going through family disputes, including: 

Divorce - Separation - Child Custody - Child Support - Property Division - Alimony - Spousal Support - Mediation & Arbitration - Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

Do you need a New Jersey Family Law Attorney? 

We handle family law, child custody and divorce matters in morris county, essex county, bergen county, middlesex county and arising out of various municipalities in New Jersey including Montclair, Caldwell, North Caldwell, Livingston, Parsippany, Fairfield, Cedar Grove, Bloomfield, Belleville, Nutley, West Orange, Boonton, Boonton Township, and many other towns.