New Jersey Family Law Attorneys

Experienced Family Lawyers in Bergen County, NJ Represents Clients Going Through Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, and Other Family Matters in Passaic County, Essex County, and Throughout New York, including Queens County, Nassau County, and NYC

When you are considering or pursuing divorce, or need to determine child custody and support with your co-parent, or if you have been involved in a domestic violence incident, a family lawyer in Morris County, NJ can help you understand your legal options and advocate for your rights and interests. Since 2005, our legal team has been guiding clients in NYC and throughout North Jersey through some of the most complex family law matters. If you are facing a family law dispute or legal matter, don’t leave your rights to chance. Get the legal assistance you need from one of the New York-New Jersey area’s top family law firms. Reach out to the Choi Law Firm for a confidential consultation to discuss how our attorneys can assist you in your case.

Family Law Matters That the Choi Law Firm Can Handle on Your Behalf

At the Choi Law Firm, our experienced New Jersey family law attorneys can advocate for your rights and for the interests of your family in cases involving:

• Divorce – If you are contemplating getting a divorce from your spouse, or if your spouse has already served you with divorce papers, our firm can help you understand your legal rights and what is involved in the divorce process. We can help you get your affairs in order before you file for divorce and represent you in negotiations with your spouse to try to resolve outstanding issues without the intervention of the court.
• Child custody – Our firm assists clients with legal issues related to child custody, including negotiating parenting time schedules, petitioning for physical or legal custody or for visitation, motions to amend or enforce existing custody orders, or disputes over parenting decisions such as school choice or medical decisions.
• Child support – We can help you negotiate a child support order that is fair and provides your child with the financial resources they need and deserve. We also represent parents seeking to amend child support obligations in response to changes in employment/income and increases in their child’s financial needs.
• Alimony – In divorce cases, we advocate on behalf of our clients’ interests in alimony disputes, fighting to secure a fair and reasonable order.
• Equitable distribution – In New York and New Jersey, marital assets are subject to equitable distribution in divorce. Equitable distribution means that property is divided fairly, though not necessarily equally, based on a couple’s unique circumstances including the duration of their marriage, each spouse’s contribution to marital property, and their respective income and economic situations.
• Domestic violence – Our firm also represents clients in civil domestic violence/restraining order cases, which arise in allegations of abusive or threatening behavior between married or intimate couples, co-parents, or housemates.

Our New Jersey Family Law Attorneys Enable Divorcing Spouses to Resolve Disputes Fairly

Divorce is a difficult process for everyone involved. At the Choi Law Firm, we represent husbands and wives effectively so that they can concentrate on their well-being and that of their families while we take care of their legal needs. From our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Manhattan, New York, we advocate for fair, prompt resolutions no matter how contentious the breakup might be. We have the trial experience to win a successful result in court but can often settle matters cost-effectively through negotiations or mediation. Whatever complications arise, we remain focused on completing the matter in a way that safeguards your rights and ability to move ahead.

Dedicated Family Lawyers in Bergen County, NJ Assisting Clients With Child Custody and Visitation Conflicts

When determining child custody, courts in both states are bound by law to make decisions that are considered to be in the child’s best interests. This subjective standard is based on a variety of factors, including:

• Safety — Parents with a history of violence in the home or substance abuse risk losing physical and even legal custody.
• Preference — Courts can consider the choice of where a mature child wants to live, though that choice is balanced by other factors.
• Routine — In New Jersey and New York with children exposed to so many changes during divorce, judges might prefer to keep a child in the same home and school they are accustomed to.
• Divorce & Separation of Civil Union
• Domestic Violence
• Child Custody
• Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements

The Choi Law Firm takes every legal step possible to preserve solid parent-child relationships. If you are not awarded physical custody, we will vigorously pursue fair visitation terms.

Why Choose Our New Jersey Family Law Attorneys for Your Case?

A family law matter can create a tumultuous time for you and your loved ones. Whether you are seeking or being served with a divorce, need to settle alimony or child custody/support issues, or are involved in a domestic violence proceeding, let a family lawyer in Morris County, NJ help you pursue a favorable result in your case by:

• Reviewing the facts of your case and conducting an independent investigation when necessary to determine your legal rights and options and develop a case strategy aimed at pursuing the results you want in your case
• Gathering documents relevant to your case, including financial records and records of your living expenses
• Negotiating with your spouse, partner, or ex to try to reach a settlement of your dispute that helps you avoid the time and expense of litigation
• Filing complaints, petitions, or motions in court if necessary
• Advocating on your behalf in court proceedings to fight for the best possible result for you and your family

Knowledgeable Advice on Obtaining Fair Child Support Arrangements

Noncustodial parents are legally required to support their children financially, even if they were never married to the child’s other parent. In both New Jersey and New York, child support calculations are based on a set formula. That formula takes into account each parent’s income, medical insurance obligations, and childcare arrangements. Though the child support calculators might seem straightforward, we can ensure that key information is not missed and hidden income is not overlooked.

Representing Clients in Matters Concerning Spousal Support

Sometimes referred to as alimony, spousal support is often highly disputed during a divorce. Especially in situations where one spouse stayed home for many years to take care of the household and children, support payments could be significant and long-lasting. Both states look at the parties’ income and earning ability as well as other information to arrive at a just result. The Choi Law Firm argues on clients’ behalf regarding these and other factors so that judges’ temporary and permanent alimony decisions are fully informed.

Working to Reach an Equitable Division of Property and Debts

New Jersey and New York laws mandate that marital property be divided fairly in divorce, though that division does not necessarily mean that each side will receive an equal portion of the assets. If you and your spouse cannot agree on who gets what, the court will base its decision on a variety of factors to determine what is equitable. These can include the length of the marriage, age, health, earning ability of the partners, and the couple’s lifestyle during their union. We make sure that all relevant information is brought before the judge and argue for a proper division of marital and separate property.

Reach Out to the Choi Law Firm for a Confidential Case Evaluation to See How Our Family Lawyers in Bergen County, NJ Can Assist You in Your Family Matter

If you are facing the prospect of a divorce, child custody, child support, or other family law matter, you need experienced legal help to protect your and your family’s interests. Contact the Choi Law Firm today for a consultation to speak with a family law attorney and learn more about your legal options in your case.

The Choi Law Firm represents clients in divorce, child custody, and other types of legal matters from our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Manhattan, New York. Please call 201-613-5557 or contact us online to schedule a meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law Cases in New Jersey