Sussex County Family Lawyers

The Supreme Court of New Jersey has named Karen R. Scheiner, Esq. a “Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney”. With over 25 years of specializing in Divorce & Family Law, Karen represents southern New Jersey in family law cases regarding divorce, child support, custody, and domestic violence. Known for her professionalism and personal attention to clients’ needs, her negotiations often leading to a settlement agreement or appearing before the Court in contested matters. Karen is a frequent speaker for the NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education on family law topics. She was named “Super Lawyer” by New Jersey Monthly magazine and is...

Teri Lodge is the founding member and senior partner at The Law Offices of Teri S. Lodge, L.L.C. She has over 25 years of experience aggressively defending criminal matters in all New Jersey superior and municipal courts and in all federal courts in New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Ms. Lodge also has over 25 years of experience aggressively and compassionately handling family law matters. The clients she accepts are those who share her vision that you should get everything you deserve, while also preserving family relationships as much as possible for a peaceful future.

Ms. Lodge has also represented...

Admitted to practice law in 1995, I've concentrated my practice in family law matters for 27 years. My focus has been on divorce matters, but I've handled cases in every area of the family law over the years. I mainly practice in Ocean County, New Jersey, and Monmouth County, New Jersey. I regularly litigate, arbitrate and mediate cases on behalf of clients, and I serve as an arbitrator and/or mediator for divorcing couples and parents with parenting disputes. Prior to starting my practice, I clerked for the Hon. Thomas E. O'Brien, J.S.C., Ret. in the Family Part...

Over three decades of cases have taken Mr. Ward throughout the 21 counties of New Jersey, from Hackensack to Cape May, Toms River to Trenton, and from traffic offenses to homicide charges. Your choice of legal representation will make all the difference to your experience. Whatever your legal needs, Robert P. Ward can guarantee you dedication, individual attention, and a high level of service. In the present economic conditions the thought of expensive legal costs can be a worrying prospect. Robert P. Ward understands this and as such, client fees are considered on a case-by-case basis. No...

Rachel Cotrino is an attorney dedicated to her matrimonial and divorce law practice. Rachel's experience extends to pre and post divorce matters. Her breadth of knowledge includes knowledge of procedure, statutes and case law. She enjoys helping her clients and prides herself on providing frank, practical, and helpful legal advice. She takes her role as "Counselor at Law" quite literally, and readily makes herself available to clients, colleagues, and other business professionals.

Joseph graduated from the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ and attended Lafayette College in Easton, PA, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Lafayette, he was a member of their Division 1 baseball team and the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Joseph then attended the New York Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Upon graduation, he passed both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exams. As a result of his high performance on the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, he was requested to and indeed graded essays for the bar preparatory company Barbri. Prior...

Barry Chatzinoff is principal of the Law Office of Barry Chatzinoff, P.C. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He began his practice during 1982. The primary emphasis of Mr. Chatzinoff's practice is Family Law, including Divorce, Custody, Property Distribution, Alimony and Child Support issues. Mr. Chatzinoff served as a Reader for the State of New Jersey Bar Examinations from 1998 through 2007. He also serves as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist in Camden, Burlington and Gloucester Counties and has been selected as a Blue Ribbon Panelist. Mr. Chatzinoff has provided free Family Law Seminars at various locations in the Southern...

Mr. Stockton graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University in 1983. He earned his law degree from Rutgers Law School-Camden in 1986 and served as a law clerk to Judges Dominick J. Ferrelli and Anthony P. Tunney of the New Jersey Superior Court. He was admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars in 1986. Mr. Stockton specializes in all aspects of family law including divorce, custody and domestic violence and he is an experienced divorce mediator. He has served as a Court-appointed mediator and arbitrator in family law matters. Mr. Stockton is a member of the New Jersey State,Burlington...

I have been practicing for over 25 years with a concentration in real estate and family law.

Mr. Mack has been an attorney for over 35 years. The vast majority of that practice has been Family Law. Mr. Mack's practice areas include divorce and separation, settlements and trials, child custody, child support, parental alienation, alimony, emancipation, same sex marriage and divorce, contempt hearings, paternity, domestic violence, name changes, grandparental rights, termination of parental rights, prenuptial agreements, mediation, adult guardianships, appeals and emergent applications. Mr. Mack has been a Matrimonial Early Settlement panelist in Morris, Essex and Union Counties for over twenty (20) years. He has also been appointed by the Court as a Blue Ribbon panelist...

Mr. Marchini is an experienced attorney who represents clients in civil litigation and family law matters across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. With a strong focus on matrimonial law, he brings a unique blend of compassion, legal expertise, and practical solutions to each case he handles. Whether assisting individuals with divorce, child custody, or other family-related issues, or guiding clients through complex civil disputes, Mr. Marchini is committed to providing effective advocacy and personalized attention. His extensive knowledge of both states' legal systems allows him to navigate the nuances of cross-jurisdictional matters with skill and confidence, ensuring that his clients’ rights...

Attorney admitted to New Jersey and CT. Bar. Over 32 years of specialized experience as a Family Lawyer in Trials, Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Support, Alimony Municipal Court, Disability,Social Sercurity Accidents, Personal Injury. Primary areas of practice are Gloucester County, Camden County, Burlington County. Woodbury

The Law Office of Celine M. Vitale, LLC is a practice specializing in Workers' Compensation Litigation, Social Security Disability Appeals, Personal Injury Litigation, Municipal Matters, Residential Real Estate closings, and Wills. I graduated with Honors from Rutgers College in 1999, and from Seton Hall Law School in 2002. In 2003, I was admitted to practice in New Jersey and in 2006 I was admitted to practice in New York. At the very beginning of my career, I served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Louis F. Locascio. Since being admitted to the New Jersey State...