HOW DO I BEGIN?
We understand that the legal process can be overwhelming. This web-site is designed to educate you about all things Family Law related. After reviewing the web-site, you can call us for a free initial consultation to better understand your personal legal rights and obtain answers to any questions that you have. Attending to your legal matters essentially begins with a simple 4-step process, which we have detailed below.
Choosing the Right Attorney
When looking to hire an attorney, there are certain important characteristics that you should expect from your lawyer. It is critical that your lawyer is educated and experienced exclusively in family and matrimonial law. Certified matrimonial attorneys provide you with a higher level of confidence because they have already undergone extensive testing and satisfied the stringent requirements set by the State of New Jersey. Also, you need an attorney you can trust will look out for your best interests and those of your family instead of their own. Make sure that you select an attorney you have a connection with because if your personalities are compatible, then your counsel is more likely to put you at ease throughout the legal process.
Documents to Gather
The documents you need to gather in order to make the most out of your meeting with your attorney obviously depends on your specific issue(s). The basic rule of thumb is to gather all necessary documents that will support each issue in your specific situation. Before you meet For post-judgment matters, a good starting point would be to compile your judgment of divorce, marital settlement agreement, previously filed case information statement and any existing post divorce court orders. Where alimony and child support are at issue, collect recent paystubs, tax returns and other financial records.
Initial Consultation
This web-site should provide you with a basic overview of your specific legal matter; however, to get personalized legal attention for your family law or divorce related matter, please call (973) 457-1244 for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. This meeting will generally last about one (1) hour and will provide you with the education that you will need to better understand your legal options and remedies in order for you to make the best decision as to how to proceed with your case.
Retainer Agreement
A retainer agreement is a legal contract that establishes an attorney-client relationship and is required along with the initial retainer fee before a lawyer can commence work on your case.
If you are seeking legal help with a divorce, child-related issue or any other family law or marital related matter, please contact us at 973-520-8822 today to schedule your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION to meet with one of our experienced New Jersey family law attorneys and mediators.
Our partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This Certification is achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
