Announcing Our Newly Expanded Hackensack Family Law Offices

Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in Hackensack

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of our newly expanded Hackensack family law offices, conveniently located across the street from the Bergen County Court complex. You can now find our Hackensack family law attorneys at:

Court Plaza South-West Wing
21 Main Street, Suite 354
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Bergen County
Tel: (201) 642-2000 | Fax (201) 880-9720
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Why the move? “Court Plaza is one of the most prestigious office buildings in Bergen County. The building’s location — directly across from the Bergen County Courthouse — is extremely convenient for our clients and our attorneys who may have court dates or other required court appearances. Our move to Court Plaza is simply the next natural step in our firm’s already well-established presence in the Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex county area. We are happy to offer our divorce and family law clients this added layer of ease and accommodation,” our founder and managing partner, Bari Z. Weinberger explains.

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC maintains four other office locations to serve clients throughout New Jersey. Locations include Parsippany (headquarter office), Freehold, Basking Ridge and Mount Laurel.

Are you going through a divorce or family law matter? Our experienced attorneys are here to provide you with the legal guidance necessary to protect your children, secure your assets, and safeguard your future. Please contact us to schedule your initial attorney consultation.

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As they looked around at their divorce options, Larry found an interesting ad on Craigslist that promised a legal New Jersey divorce for the flat rate cost of $399. According to the ad, the divorce would be “facilitated” by a local paralegal and was completely legitimate and binding. The website linked to from the ad even showed photos of divorce decrees signed off by a Superior Court Judge.

Move on with their lives for the low cost of a few hundred dollars? Larry and Carol felt like the fates were smiling on them.

They couldn’t have been more wrong. Read more

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Baby Boomer Divorce

You thought you’d be looking forward to a blissful retirement with your spouse at 50. Instead, you find yourself a new member of the “Gray Divorce Club.” According to a recent study from Bowling Green University, the divorce rate among adults aged 50 and older doubled between 1990 and 2010. And as another study has shown, these Baby Boomer divorces are more often initiated by women. Read more

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Subject No.1: Sharon
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Answering Young Children’s Questions About Divorce

children's questions about divorce

Now that you’ve decided to get a divorce, it’s time to tell your kids. Keep in mind: small children are at a developmental stage when they need object constancy. They need to know that even though you aren’t with them everyday, you are still their parent, and they are going to see you on a regular basis. Although you’re faced with a conversation no parent wants to have, there are things you can do to provide reassurance and answer your child’s questions in a developmentally appropriate way. Read more

Free Domestic Violence Resources & Legal Information: Domestic Violence 101

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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC Releases A Guide For Domestic Violence Victims In New Jersey

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7 Things To Think About When You’re Getting Ready For Divorce

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5 Steps To Take If You Are A Victim Of A Fake Divorce Scam

In the aftermath of last week’s arrest of Anastasya Varvaryuk on charges she passed off fake divorce documents to unknowing couples from her storefront in Clifton, victims of the alleged divorce scam may be recovered enough from the shock of discovering they are still married to now be wondering: what’s next? Read more

Warning: Is Your New Jersey Divorce Decree A Fraud?

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