LaDonna M. Cousins

LaDonna M. Cousins

New Jersey Divorce and Family Law Attorney
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence ...
  • New Jersey
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LaDonna M. Cousins is a Partner at the Williams Law Group specializing in all aspects of Family Law, including pre-nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, alimony, post-judgment matters, issues related to custody, parenting time, child support, grandparents’ rights, stepparent and adult adoptions, domestic violence, mediation, child welfare (DCPP), preparation of simple Wills, and related family matters. LaDonna recognizes the importance of these matters in her clients’ lives and strives to provide her clients with zealous advocacy and service.

LaDonna achieved her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Spanish from Georgetown University where she graduated cum laude. LaDonna achieved her Juris Doctor (JD) from Temple University, Beasley School of Law. While attending law school, LaDonna was trained in the Trial Advocacy program and participated in the Domestic Relations Mediation Clinical, where she was trained in mediation skills and conducted mediation sessions with parties referred by the Family Court. After LaDonna’s graduation from law school and prior to entering private practice, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Susan F. Maven, J.S.C. in the Atlantic County Superior Court of New Jersey in the Chancery Division, Family Part and briefly in the Atlantic County Appellate Division of the Superior Court.

LaDonna has extensive litigation and trial experience and is a skilled litigator if settlement cannot be reached. LaDonna serves as an Early Settlement Panelist in Essex County, where she analyzes pending divorce matters and provides her professional recommendation regarding settlement. LaDonna is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Association. She is honored to be a member of the Family Law Executive Committee for the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2023-2024 term.

Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    Estate Planning
    Wills
Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Virtual Consultations Available. Credit Cards Accepted. Rates, Retainers and Additional Information Provided At Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Williams Law Group, LLC
- Current
Attorney
Williams Law Group, LLC
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Attorney
Rozin Golinder Law, LLC
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Attorney
Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group
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Attorney
Miller, Meyerson & Corbo
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Attorney
Berner Klaw & Watson, LLP
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Law Clerk, Hon. Susan F. Maven, J.SC.
Superior Court of New Jersey
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Legal Assistant, Hon. Ida K. Chen
Court of Common Pleas for the First Judicial District
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Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. (2011)
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Georgetown University
B.A.
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Awards
Top 40 Under 40
The National Black Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2017-2021
Professional Associations
Essex County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey
Member
Current
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Current
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NJSBA, Family Law Executive Committee
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Williams Law Group, LLC - LaDonna M. Cousins
Contact & Map
Williams Law Group, LLC
77 E. Halsey Road, Suite 101
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054
Telephone: (908) 810-1083