Elena K. Weitz
Experienced and dedicated divorce and family law attorney
Elena K. Weitz, Esq. is a Principal Attorney at the Offit Kurman, P.A. focusing her practice on all aspects of family, divorce and post-divorce matters including child support, alimony, custody, and domestic violence.
Ms. Weitz earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall college and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Weitz was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Public Interest Fellowship, and she was chosen to participate in the Courtroom Advocates Project. During law school, Ms. Weitz interned for the Honorable Philip B. Cummis, J.S.C., a now-retired Family Part judge in Essex County, and for the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), providing services in the family and matrimonial department with a focus on domestic violence matters.
Ms. Weitz is admitted to practice in New Jersey (admitted in 2005) and New York (admitted in 2006), and is a member of the New York Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association and Union County Bar Association.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New Jersey
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- New York
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- English
- Principal Attorney
- Offit Kurman
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- Attorney specializing in divorce, post-divorce matters, custody, child support, parenting time, enforcement, modification and appeals of all family law matters.
- Partner
- Williams Law Group
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- Attorney specializing in divorce, post-divorce matters, custody, child support, parenting time, enforcement, modification and appeals of all family law matters.
- Senior Associate
- Grayson and Associates, LLC
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- Law Offices of Bonny G. Rafel
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- Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D. (2005)
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- Franklin & Marshall College
- B.A. | Psychology and Sociology
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- New Jersey Bar Association
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- Union County Bar Association
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- Women Lawyers of Union County
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- New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
- Provide pro bono services
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- Domestic Violence Restraining Order Held Improper for Casual Relationship
- New Jersey Law Journal
- Q. What kind of attorney do I need as a victim of domestic violence in NJ seeking to press charges and pursue financial compensation?
- A: A family law attorney with experience representing victims in domestic violence matters can represent you in obtaining a final restraining order and can make a request for attorney fees related to that hearing when your final restraining order is granted. There are also State victims resources that can assist in reimbursement of some expenses. Depending on the additional compensation you are seeking, some reimbursement for expenses can be addressed in the court for your final restraining order hearing, and some you may need to explore with a personal injury attorney.
- Q. I need to sell my house but my ex is giving me a hard time on this. We were instructed to put it in market in January .
- A: Hello, that is definitely frustrating but you do have options you can take legally. One option is to file a motion with the court for enforcement of your divorce agreement as it relates to the sale of the house. You can compel her to cooperate with the sale and even establish repercussions for failure to cooperate if she continues down this path.
- Q. Divorced - ex police retired at early age thinking he can stop alimony. Left N.j. can I go after pension? arrears?
- A: You should take your divorce agreement to an experienced matrimonial law attorney to review his obligations and discuss your rights. He cannot avoid alimony by moving or remarrying and there are various methods of enforcement you can seek to obtain his compliance with the court order. You really should discuss this with an attorney as soon as possible.
