Annandale Family Lawyers

Divorce and family law expert Bari Zell Weinberger dedicates her practice exclusively to family and matrimonial law matters. As the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, Ms. Weinberger leads a powerful team of divorce and family law attorney specialists who all share a passionate dedication to providing their clients with the highest levels of legal care.

Recognizing the difficult and trying problems that bring people to seek her firm's guidance, Ms. Weinberger has built her practice and firm around an unwavering commitment to safeguarding clients' rights, their children and their future.

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Attorney Galit Moskowitz has been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law for over 10 years. She handles cases related to Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Equitable Distribution, Dissolution of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships, Palimony, Domestic Violence, Grandparent Visitation and International Child Abduction. Galit Moskowitz is admitted to practice law both in New Jersey and New York states, and is a fluent speaker of Hebrew. She has been recognized for her work as a New Jersey Family Law attorney by various independent legal organizations including AVVO and (201) Magazine. Her former clients describe her as a...

Richard Diamond has been practicing Family Law Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration work in New Jersey for the past 37 years and is a Certified Family Law Trial Attorney by the N.J. Supreme Court; Accredited New Jersey Family Law Mediator, authorized by the NJ Supreme Court to handle family law mediation matters with an active domestic violence restraining order in place and a Family Law Arbitrator. Mr Diamond is also a Family Law Economic Mediator in Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Mr Diamond is also a member of the Essex, Union and Somerset County's...

Mr. Tomaio is a trusted professional in the divorce and family law world. He has extensive experience in handling difficult divorce matters. He is Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Matrimonial Attorney. He is also a court approved mediator pursuant to the N.J. Court rules. He has also been involved in high profile divorces as seen on "Date Line" NBC. See his web site for the full Date Line story.

Kristen Epifania is an Associate Attorney with Williams Law Group. Her practice is focused on criminal defense matters, as well as divorce and custody matters. With two office locations in New Jersey, Kristen practices in multiple NJ counties and is able to serve clients throughout the state. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen was an attorney with the Monmouth County Public Defender’s Office and represented clients in Superior Court for indictable-level offenses. She is experienced in both New Jersey and New York matters, as she worked with a Manhattan-based criminal defense firm for five years upon graduating from law school. Kristen graduated...

Brian C. Freeman has practiced law for over 30 years including serving as a law clerk to the Hon. Samuel C. Scott of the Hudson County Superior Court and as a Deputy Attorney General for the state of New Jersey. He is admitted to the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and District of Columbia Bars and is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

My practice focuses on the litigation, mediation, and arbitration of family and matrimonial law matters, including but not limited to, divorce and legal separations, dissolution of domestic partnerships/civil unions and same sex marriages, child custody, visitation and parenting time, child support, alimony and palimony, division of assets/equitable distribution, pre/post nuptial agreements, paternity, emancipation, domestic violence matters, post-divorce matters, and collaborative divorce.

I am Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, a certification achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey. I am also a court-qualified family law mediator and I am specially...

Attorney Jay Bhatt is the founder of Bhatt Law Group and a lawyer experienced in criminal, traffic, family, and personal injury law. Jay was born in India and immigrated to the United States with his family at age 6. He grew up watching his father, who had been an engineer in India, work diligently to become an engineer once again in the U.S. and eventually to start his own business. Jay learned his work ethic and his entrepreneurial drive, as well as a passion for helping others, from his father and applies those daily to his law practice.

As a founding partner of Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, Paul Townsend brings hands-on involvement and dedication to every aspect of his divorce and family law practice. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients not only survive but thrive before, during and after their work together through his honesty, directness, and personal compassion for his clients and their families.

Paul is uniquely qualified to understand and work through the emotional pain of divorce with his clients because he has been through divorce in his own life; his work is deeply personal to him in this way. When clients feel as though...

A Partner at Paone, Zaleski & Murphy, Ms. Murphy (formerly Ms. Ansello) focuses her practice in family law, child custody and divorce.

Ms. Murphy is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney. Attorneys may be designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as “certified attorneys” if they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers as having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty. Only 186 lawyers in the State of New Jersey are certified matrimonial...

A substantial portion of my practice is devoted to family law, including collaborative divorce and mediation. I strongly believe that divorces settled through the collaborative process lend themselves to faster, more economical and better resolutions, in sharp contrast to the lengthy, costly and adversarial litigation system. Rejecting the uncertainty of putting the fate of their families and futures in the hands of others, the divorcing couple instead choose to work with the collaborative team to reach the best outcomes for themselves and their children, which they craft themselves. In addition to my family practice, I offer divorcing...

My practice focuses on uncontested and contested divorce matters. I have courtroom-tested, real world experience handling contested and uncontested divorce cases.

The divorce process is foreign and unsettling territory, you are trying to close one chapter of your life with as little cost, stress and damage as possible. You are also trying to find a lawyer – frankly, a complete stranger – to help you navigate this terrain.

I enjoy helping people in this transition as they move from one phase of their lives to another. I provide counsel for uncontested and contested divorce matters. The uncontested divorce process in New Jersey...

Washington & Lee University Villanova University Law School Over 30 years experience Michael K. McFadden, is an experienced trial attorney, with offices in Linwood, New Jersey and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, The Law Offices of Michael K. McFadden, LLC represents clients throughout southern New Jersey. We bring over three decades of experience and professionalism to every case and customize our support...

Mr. DeLuca is one of a limited number of attorneys certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. As of July 2009 he is the only Ocean County NJ attorney member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). His practice is concentrated in the area of Family Law including - Dissolution of Marriage - Divorce and Separation - Collaborative Divorces - Divorce Litigation - Child custody and parenting time - Child/spousal support - Domestic partnerships - Relocation applications ...

Ron Graziano has been an attorney in the Southern New Jersey area for over thirty years. He attended Rutgers-Camden Law School earning a Doctor Jurisprudence degree in 1973. While at Rutgers, Ron received the "Corpus Juris Secundum Award" for Most Significant Contribution to Overall Legal Scholarship at the law school. He was also appointed Associate Editor of the Rutgers-Camden Law Journal. In September 1973 Ron accepted a position as judicial clerk with Mitchell H.Cohen, at that time the Chief Judge of the New Jersey Federal System.

When his clerkship term ended Ron Graziano began his litigation career in 1974 as...

I am a passionate attorney that seeks to fight for my clients' interests all the while trying to resolve issues as fast and effectively as possible. There is no better feeling than winning a case for a client whether in divorce court, criminal court or civil court. I like to walk the streets I serve and see my clients who salute me for the work I did for them and build long term relationships. Our aim is to win for our clients and to explain the best way to achieve realistic goals. I have been living in Jersey City for...

I am a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. My practice is limited to family law and related issues including child abuse / neglect matters.

For over 20 years, I have been committed to providing exceptional representation for a wide array of legal matters. My practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, Real Estate Law, Wills, and Litigation & Appeals.

I received my B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University in 1991. In 1996, I earned my J.D. at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. I am a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Burlington County Bar Association, and the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court. Additionally, I have been named a Top...

I am the founder and proprietor of Fridie Law Group LLC, a comprehensive litigation practice specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Municipal Court proceedings (including DWI and moving violations). My practice spans Municipal and Superior Courts across New Jersey, with a focus on Central and Southern regions. As a dedicated problem-solver, I assess your concerns and provide tailored recommendations for your optimal legal strategy, ensuring we achieve your desired outcomes. Accessibility is paramount to me—I promptly respond to calls and emails within 24 hours, and offer flexible weekend and evening consultations by appointment. Whether you seek...

Mr. Paone, a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, is the founder and senior partner of the firm. With over 40 years of experience in family law, child custody and divorce, Mr. Paone has worked with hundreds of families, has held leadership roles in a variety of professional organizations and has received many awards through the legal profession. Mr. Paone is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Attorneys. The College is composed of the top 100 divorce attorneys in the US. The New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed Mr. Paone over the years to committees relating to the practice of divorce...

Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich chairs the firm’s family law department. She and her husband/law partner Walt Lesnevich (personal injury and medical malpractice law) founded Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O’Cathain & O’Cathain, LLC. Madeline has focused her practice on complex matrimonial law representing high net worth individuals, business owners, professional athletes, CEO’s and the spouses of those individuals. She is also known for her expertise in high-conflict and relocation custody matters.

Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich is currently Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having served as the national organization’s President during her 2017 – 2018 term. The Academy’s stated mission is to, ‘promote professionalism...

Laurie Newmark is one of the founding partners at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark. Since completing a Family Part judicial clerkship in 1998 with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Laurie has devoted her practice exclusively to family law. She is an experienced litigator who appears in court regularly in Northern and Central New Jersey. Laurie is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey.

Laurie insists that every client be treated with well-deserved respect and compassion. Laurie and her team understand that they are advocating for...

Sara B. Cohen has spent her entire legal career practicing family law. Her attentiveness to each individual client ensures they never feel like they’ve been forgotten or brushed aside. Emphasizing this importance throughout her practice has made Sara a reliable, focused and detail-oriented advocate. She brings the determination to resolve each legal matter efficiently and successfully.

As her clients navigate the most difficult moments of their lives, Sara gives them the advice and counsel they need to feel secure in their decisions and to achieve the best outcome. Every case is equally important to Sara — whether she is representing a...

Terrel A. Ratliff hails from the rich soil of Camden, New Jersey. Mr. Ratliff is a professional that understands the importance of a just and impartial legal system to establish standards, maintain order and protect human rights. A Beta Gamma Sigma B.A graduate of Temple University and a JD from the University of Toledo College of Law, Ohio. Mr. Ratliff has imbibed the same passion for upholding justice as a student as he practices now, serving various law firms and positions to provide legal assistance to indigents in different areas of representation. A member of the New Jersey bar Association, he has...

Shari B. Veisblatt is a Partner with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. She is a member of the firm's Litigation Department and Family Law Group.

Ms. Veisblatt represents clients in all aspects and stages of matrimonial litigation, including appeals, trials, emergent applications, plenary hearings, custody trials, domestic violence hearings, pre and post judgment applications, motions, early settlement panels, economic mediations, intensive settlement conferences, case management conferences and uncontested hearings. She also handles complex matrimonial matters, which involve the engagement of variety of experts, including forensic accountants, employability experts, real estate and personalty appraisers, and custody and alcohol evaluators. In addition,...

Kristin M. Lis has practiced exclusively divorce and family law in southern New Jersey since 2010. She represents clients in a variety of legal matters including divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and other unique issues such as relocation, college expenses, emancipation of a child, and adoption in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties. As a former special education teacher, Kristin brings a unique understanding of the needs of children in family matters. Kristin is also a trained mediator, conducting mediations conveniently by Zoom. Kristin is also available for appointment as a Guardian ad Litem. Prior...

Within his family law practice, William Kirby values his client relationships above all else. That’s why he does everything in his power to find optimal solutions for their legal matters involving divorce, separation, custody, support, and more. Clients quickly see that William sincerely cares about them and that they can be confident in his advice. William serves a wide range of clients including celebrities facing high-asset divorces. Bill is a passionate, appreciative, and motivated person who is dedicated to empowering individuals and families with the right information. “When my clients come to see me, they are often experiencing a life-defining moment. How...

I practice family law so I can support people through some of the most challenging transitions of their lives. I can help you with legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. As the Managing Partner of the Family Law Practice at Callagy Law, I work with a team of passionate negotiators and experienced litigators who advocate tirelessly for our clients. Whatever issue you are facing, you deserve my experienced team by your side. After fifteen years in the...

I began my career on my own right after I finished working for a Judge. I had no idea how to be a lawyer or how to be a business man so I jumped into the deep end of the swimming pool on my own. I spoke to other attorneys and I read books to help me learn how to practice law and how to run my office. I sometimes felt that the way I was being taught to run the office was unusual and the reality of being a lawyer was very different from what I had in mind...

Christopher R. Musulin has been protecting people and families with divorce and family law matters for over 34 years. His commitment to his profession and professional success is illustrated by his admittance into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Fellow in 2006 (only approximately 1600 in the country) and his AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating by his peers (the highest rating for professional excellence). Mr. Musulin is unique in that he is a divorce and family law attorney, an Accredited Professional Mediator, an AAML-Certified Arbitrator, and also an AFCC-trained Parenting Coordinator. He has focused his professional...

Laura M. D’Orsi has been licensed as an attorney in New Jersey for over 29 years and has over eighteen years of experience exclusively practicing divorce and family law in New Jersey. She practices in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties and also handles cases throughout the State of New Jersey. Ms. D’Orsi is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Only 2% of New Jersey Attorneys are Certified Attorneys. To become a Certified Attorney, one must establish eligibility and satisfy requirements regarding education, experience, knowledge and skill. Other Facts about Laura M. D’Orsi,...

Jeffrey Goldblatt represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, alimony, child support, domestic violence, post judgment modification or enforcement applications, college issues, relocation, and emancipation. He also is a state qualified mediator and can mediate your divorce issues. He is collaboratively trained and can represent you in a collaborative setting. He is a selected panelist in the Middlesex County Early Settlement Program. Mr. Goldblatt handles all Municipal court matters including traffic violations and criminal offenses. He is a former Municipal Court Prosecutor. He also represents clients who are seeking Social Security...

I am an attorney and counselor at law with a bankruptcy, consumer, small business and matrimonial law concentration. Because I am admitted in NY, NJ and PA, I can also handle multi-jurisdictional issues - helping clients with problems in different states. Bankruptcy and divorce involves finding creative solutions to sometimes unique problems and personalities. I am very straightforward and cut through the bull to get to the heart of the matter and try to save clients time and money.

Litigation attorney with over 40 years of experience in Personal Injury, Family Law, Municipal Court, General Litigation, Land Use; Attorney for Woodbridge Township Planning Board for over 30 years. Attorney for Sayreville Borough Planning Board 2017-19; Qualified Civil and Family Law Mediator; Arbitrator, Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County; Member of ESP and ISP panel, Family Court, Middlesex County Superior Court; Super Storm Sandy Mediator.

As a divorced mother of two, Robyn is passionate about getting others through their family issues in the most positive and economically advantageous way possible. She believes that there is more than one way to divorce and the process is not one size fits all. In all family matters, lawyers need to consider the client’s emotions, the personalities of the parties, the needs of the children and the assets involved in determining how to proceed. Every case is unique, and the cost involved needs to be justified by the potential outcome. Going through her own divorce gave Robyn a unique...

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...

Emerald devotes her practice exclusively to family law. In addition to issues relating to divorce, alimony, child support, equitable distribution of assets, custody/parenting, relocation, and post-judgment matters, Emerald has unique experience with disputes involving the custody and time sharing of family pets. She takes an empathetic approach to lawyering and believes that zealous advocacy for her clients, along with finding creative solutions to the problems they face, comes from a client-centered approach.

After graduating from law school in 1979, Sara Sencer McArdle worked for the Essex County prosecutor’s office. She worked there for more than 20 years, 10 as head of the child abuse division. In 2002, Sara moved into private practice. On June 1, 2005, she established her own family law and criminal defense practice.

She has been continuously certified as a criminal trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court since 1983 and provides a full line of family and criminal law services in matters such as child support, child custody, modification of existing court orders, felony defense and representation...

Patrick T. Collins brings to Skoloff & Wolfe his vast experience in family law and commercial litigation.

Patrick is one of only four attorneys in New Jersey to have been qualified by the Supreme Court as both a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, and guides his clients with more than 35 years of experience across all areas of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, alimony and equitable distribution, post-judgement modifications, and all aspects of high conflict divorces. He has handled high profile cases and...