Ocean County Family Lawyers

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...

Over the years I have received many awards and recognitions for exceptional service, client satisfaction and highest ethical standards. The Legal Network has recognized me as “Top Lawyers in New Jersey” several years in a row. I have been invited to join elite Top 100 National Trial Lawyers due to strong qualifications as TOP civil/criminal defense trial lawyers. I was nominated as one of the "10 Best" attorneys in NJ by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Currently, I'm the managing attorney at two successful law firms: eLAWnj.com Pedroso Legal Services LLC and...

Tim focuses his practice on divorce, alimony, custody, child support, equitable distribution of assets and debts, college contribution, domestic violence and adoption. In addition, he maintains a mediation practice for divorce, custody, support and modification. He has been selected by his peers in the legal community in Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star”. Tim practices primarily in Superior Court in New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association where he is a member of the Family Law Section and Dispute Resolution Section. He is a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. He is...

I help people with complex legal, financial, and personal issues during what is often the most traumatic times of their lives. A worked as a Senior Probation Officer in Child Support Enforcement while attending Law School at night at Temple University, Beasley School of Law. In law school, I received various awards. I was a Law Faculty Scholar, a member of the prestigious Temple Law Review, and an award-winning member of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, I clerked for two wonderful judges: the Hon. Mary Jacobson, who was the Presiding Judge of the Mercer County Family Part at...

Valerie Hemhauser boasts over 3 decades of extensive litigation experience, with a specialized focus on family law. She is recognized for her unwavering commitment to providing quality and compassionate legal representation, ensuring that families and individuals receive the support they need during challenging times. Valerie excels in developing timely, cost-effective, and ethical solutions tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. Her deep understanding of the complexities of New Jersey family law—encompassing divorce, custody disputes, and asset division—allows her to navigate challenging cases with skill and sensitivity. Beyond her legal expertise, Valerie is known for her strong communication skills and her ability...

Nicole focuses her practice on the area of family law including advising clients on matters involving divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution and domestic violence. She is well versed in drafting complex pre and post judgment motions as well as nondissolution applications. She also counsels clients in negotiating and drafting marital settlement agreements.

In 2017 Nicole became an accredited New Jersey Family and Divorce Mediator and is able to serve both individuals and attorneys in this capacity.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as a law clerk to the Honorable Katherine R. Dupuis, P.J.F.P. of the New Jersey Superior...

“I combine my years of experience, knowledge of the law, intense preparation and a personal mantra of never being outworked to achieve optimal results for every client. Divorce is a grueling and at times devastating process. I understand that even an amicable divorce will have a profound impact on a couple’s assets, income, children and the emotional health of the entire family. I care about my clients. I care about their children. As a leading divorce attorney in New Jersey, my priority is to understand each client’s goals and work tirelessly to achieve those results.” Joe Russell, Esq., Partner and...

Admitted to the New Jersey Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 2006. Wendy Armour is also a member of the New York Bar. Served as law clerk the late Honorable David Waks, J.S.C. in Passaic County Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. Mrs. Armour was recently recognized 10 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and awarded 2016 Lawyers of Distinction. She is a trained mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer. Mrs. Armour is also a pool attorney for the New Jersey Office of Law Guardian.

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Natalee Picillo is a well respected and experienced New Jersey Divorce & Family Law attorney. She also represents clients throughout New Jersey in connection with DWI & Traffic Tickets.

Corrine Cooke, Esquire is the Managing Partner at Cooke Family Law, LLC. Ms. Cooke’s practice is exclusively concentrated in matrimonial and family law proceedings, including divorce, child custody disputes, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and other related family law matters. She also handles post judgment applications, including modification applications, emancipation applications, college contribution applications, and family law appeals. Ms. Cooke is a highly experienced and accomplished family law attorney who has handled countless family law cases throughout her legal career, from inception through to settlement and/or trial. Ms. Cooke guides her clients through their Family Law...

Practicing family law for over twenty (20) years and offers care and personal attention to all matters. Handles custody, support, alimony, marital settlement agreements, divorce, prenuptial agreements, and more.

Family Law attorney serving the South Jersey practice area including: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

Mark received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Drew University in 2003, and graduated from the University of the District of Columbia – David A. Clarke School of Law in 2008. While in law school, Mark served as a student advocate in the Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic as well as the Housing and Consumer Law Clinic where he represented indigent clients. After graduating from law school Mark enjoyed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable James J. Guida, J.S.C., of the Bergen County Superior Court, Family Part. During his clerkship, Mark was responsible for managing Judge Guida’s post-divorce...

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.

With over twenty 27 years experience protecting the interests of clients in all areas of family law, you can be confident that a solution to your problem is at hand. I have been a principal in my own firm since 1989. My job is to listen, provide knowledgeable legal advice, and offer effective help in oftentimes distressing personal situations. It is my goal to be an expert advocate for your interests and a persuasive negotiator that will strive to reach a just and fair outcome for you whether by settlement or trial. If an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, rest...

Keith R. Trimble, Esq. focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estate Matters, and Municipal Court. Since 2012, Keith has worked for a small general practice law firm where he gained the experience and knowledge to fiercely represent his clients. In 2003, Keith received a B.A. in Political Science from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. While at Rowan University, Keith interned with several prominent New Jersey State Legislators. In 2011, Keith enrolled at Rutgers School of Law in Camden, NJ. During law school, Keith interned for the Honorable...

James McGlew II concentrates his practice in the area of divorce and family law and is Chair of the Lindabury Divorce & Family Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing individual litigants, both at the trial and appellate level, on issues of custody, visitation, alimony and child support, equitable distribution and related issues, as well as the negotiation of marital settlement and prenuptial agreements.

For over 30 years, Jim has served as a Panelist/Mediator on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Union County. The panel is made up of experienced matrimonial and family law attorneys whose primary practice is divorce...

Gary Blaustein is an experienced family lawyer and mediator, who represents clients facing separation or divorce proceedings. He provides his clients with caring, compassionate counsel during a difficult time in their lives. As an experienced divorce lawyer, he has learned that every client and situation is unique. That is why he is committed to providing each client with the personalized legal advice, attention to detail, and service they deserve.

Peter Ventrice is a partner with Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C. Mr. Ventrice earned a Preeminent "AV" Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been selected as a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" in the area of family law, a distinction held by fewer than 5% of practicing attorneys in the State of New Jersey, and is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Ventrice's family law practice includes divorce, child custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, distribution of assets and liabilities, enforcement and modification of existing judgments and orders, and domestic violence restraining orders. He is also a qualified...

Daniel Zachariah is a confident lawyer with a an interesting background and wide knowledge base. Daniel graduated with double honors in Psychology and Administration of Justice from the University of Pittsburgh while minoring in Religious Studies; He subsequently earned his J.D from Temple University’s Beasley school of law in Philadelphia. Daniel has worked over the years to advocate the rights of minorities and the less privileged in federal and state courts. From his Undergraduate days, Daniel has maintained a passion for justice and defending human rights to establish a lawful and equitable society. He served across positions in offices nationally, including...

An experienced attorney, trained mediator and collaborative practitioner, I offer parties options on how they wish to handle their divorce. I believe that it is important for parties to have greater control and say in how they are going to live the rest of their lives. As a litigator, I fight for my clients and provide them with as much information as possible so they can make better decisions. As a mediator, I am truly neutral and provide parties with the tools and information they need to come to a mutually beneficial resolution. And as a...

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.

I have been practicing family law including divorce, custody, adoption, domestic violence and support for 30 years. I am currently a Municipal Court Judge and have extensive experience in mediatiing and settling cases. I also have extensive trial experience. I have had several reported decisions including one by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Our firm concentrates in providing compassionate representation during very difficult times.

Attorney Warren D. Levy is one of the original key founders of the law firm and is the head attorney behind the Law Offices of Kasuri & Levy, LLC. With over 20 years of experience in various fields, primarily in Divorce & Family Law: (Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Domestic Partnerships, Collaborative Law, Protection Orders, Restraining Orders, Men/Father Rights, Female/Mother Rights, International Divorce, Invalid Marriages, Fraudulent Marriages, Legal Separation, Non-Paternal Custody, Adoption, Paternity, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, Name Change, Jewish Gets (religious divorce), Annulments, IVF Donor & Surrogacy Agreements, Family Law Mediation, Parenting Plan Agreements,...

For over 37 years, I have been assisting families in New Jersey to navigate the complexities of divorce. I began my legal journey by graduating from NY Law School in 1988, after which I had the privilege of clerking for the late Honorable James A. Kennedy, JSC in the Family Division of Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold, NJ. Shortly after my clerkship, I joined Jacobowitz & Grabelle PC, a leading Family Law firm in Monmouth County, in 1989. I became a partner in 1994 and dedicated 23 years to the firm before I ventured out to start my own...

Raul was born in Punta Arenas, Chile, immigrating to the United States at the age of 12 at which time he settled with his family in the State of New Jersey. Aside from Chile and the United States, Raul has also resided in France, where he attended school in Paris in 2000 and 2001.

Raul joined the firm of Menar & Menar, then known as Paula A. Menar, Attorney at Law, LLC, in August of 2005, becoming an associate attorney upon his admission to the New Jersey bar. In January of 2007, Raul became a partner in the firm, which...

Albertina (Abby) Webb is a Partner in the Firm’s Family Law Department. She concentrates her practice on family law issues such as divorce, custody, support, dissolution of domestic partnerships, enforcement or modification of marital agreements, enforcement and/or modification of alimony and child support, emancipation applications, equitable distribution and post-judgment enforcement and modification. She handles matters from inception through trial. Abby litigates the validity of pre-nuptial and property settlement agreements. She also advances and defends applications to set them aside as well as for enforcement. Abby holds the appointment of Vice President of the Southern Region for...

Megan S. Murray is the founder of The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray. Megan founded her practice with a singular goal in mind: to provide quality, hands-on services to her clients. Megan has earned a reputation among her peers, colleagues and clients as a zealous advocate of the highest integrity, who achieves the best results for her clients through an intimate knowledge of the unique facts of each case and extensive knowledge of the law.

As the result of her dedication to the practice of family law, Megan has received numerous awards, honors and distinctions during the course of...

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Carl has practiced divorce and family law throughout New Jersey since 2009. Carl’s prior experience also includes serving as Deputy County Counsel for the County of Somerset, serving as township attorney, serving as counsel to the Somerset County Board of Construction Appeals, serving as counsel to the Somerset County Agriculture Development Board, and serving as municipal prosecutor for a dozen municipalities. Carl is the author of “Happily Even After: the Guide to Divorce in New Jersey,” which is now in its third edition edition, and "Building a Matrimonial Law Practice." Carl has also been published numerous times in the...

Lisa Browning, Esq. opened her own law firm in April 2020. She is a collaboratively trained attorney and a mediator. Consistent with the firm’s mission statement her goal is to help people through one of the most difficult times of their lives, with kindness, compassion and expertise. Ms. Browning has been practicing since 2005 and her primary practice includes all types of alternative dispute resolution within Matrimonial Law. Lisa obtained a doctor of jurisprudence from Rutgers School of Law – Newark and holds a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jessica R. Mayer,...

At the Law Office of Andrew A. Bestafka, Esq., we have considerable experience representing clients in a wide range of different areas of family law. We understand just how trying this time can be, and are committed to providing our clients with the best representation possible so that they can focus on what's truly important. For the past six years, Mr. Bestafka has been working in family law and established his own practice. His practice areas include divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, domestic violence, and many other aspects of family law. His experience in the legal system and with various...

Katherine “Kate” Gomolson has been a family law attorney since 2009. She practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, visitation, child and spousal support, property distribution, paternity and post-degree litigation. A versatile attorney, Katherine provides her clients with a wide range of legal options for resolving their disputes. She possesses the skills to provide the right means of solving the issues in each unique case, whether it involves artful negotiation, mediation, a contested evidentiary hearing, or trial. Prior to joining Petrelli Previtera, Katherine Gomolson worked as a family law attorney as a named partner with the Highlands...

Barbara Ungar is a solo practitioner with 32 years experience and 21 years experience in private practice. Ms. Ungar has extensive criminal defense, DWI, DUI, municipal court defense, family court litigation experience and appellate experience before the Appellate Division. She also has extensive experience with estate and probate litigation, will contests, guardianship proceedings and residential landlord tenant litigation. She formerly served as an Assistant Essex County Counsel from 1988 through 1990 with expertise in mental health and hospital law. Ms. Ungar then served as a Deputy Attorney General with the Division of Criminal Justice from...

Kevin is a family law and litigation attorney focusing his practice primarily on matrimonial law, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, asset and business valuation, out-of-state relocation, cohabitation disputes, and domestic violence restraining order hearings. He also has extensive experience handling quasi-criminal and juvenile matters adjudicated in the Family Part.

Kevin is well-known for his responsiveness and dedication to his clients. He relishes the opportunity to defend the interests of clients being bullied by the opposing party or treated unfairly by the court system. Kevin handles family law cases from the initial consultation through the entry of a final judgment....

Mr. Salvaggio is the Senior Counsel at the Morristown, NJ office of Lyons & Associates, P.C., a law firm that is devoted exclusively to Divorce and Family Law matters.

Mr. Salvaggio truly embodies the philosophy: "Do one thing and do it well." He has handled thousands of cases, including difficult divorces involving high net worth individuals, protracted custody disputes and complicated equitable distribution issues. He is also a recognized expert in domestic violence cases, which often are the most difficult to solve and require immediate and expert attention.

In addition, Mr. Salvaggio has been instrumental in developing...

New Jersey family law and divorce attorney, Frances A. Hartman, works tirelessly on behalf of all individuals and families that she represents. With over thirty years of experience, Ms. Hartman will handle all of your family law matters in a caring, competent and confidential manner. The attorneys at the law offices of the Hartman Group understand that when a family law issue arises, it affects all areas of your life including your personal relationships, property rights and finances. By handling your New Jersey family law or divorce matter with the sensitivity and respect you deserve, the Hartman...

Abdulrehman Ahmed joined Ibrahim A. Law Group after serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Gilson, J.A.D., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Prior to attending Rutgers Law School, Mr. Ahmed earned his B.S. and M.S. degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, graduating cum laude with honors in civil engineering. Subsequently, he spent more than two years as a civil engineer for a construction management firm. During law school, Mr. Ahmed was a finalist in the Nathan Baker Mock Trial Competition. Furthermore, he served as a clinical student attorney at the Rutgers...

Attorney Pamela Lynn Brause has been admitted to the New Jersey State Bar since 1982, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey since 1982, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court since 1992. Ms. Brause graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers College in 1979, and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School in 1982. She is a member of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the Middlesex County Bar Association.

She has been appointed to...