The New Jersey Family Court handles matters pertaining to divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, guardianship, among others. This court focuses on serving the best interests of all parties involved, including children, and resolving disputes relative to family matters. Though before bringing your specific matter to the court, we recommend consulting with an experienced attorney.
Scheduling an initial consultation allows the attorney to better understand the complexities of your case. It is an opportunity for you to share the details of your matter, and for the attorney to determine the best strategy to approach your situation. We offer up to one hour long consultations, which can be scheduled here.
Following your consultation, there are multiple options available to you. You may prefer to negotiate a settlement or explore mediation before going to trial. This is a significantly quicker process that may often lead to more satisfying outcomes. We can guide you through this process.
If mediation is unsuccessful or is not an option you wish to take, the next step requires filing a complaint to the court or countering a complaint made by the opposing party. The initial complaint outlines the issues you want to address, and the other party can respond by addressing these issues and providing their perspective. WLK Law Services ensures your wishes are well represented when filing these initial pleadings.
Following this stage, both parties are entitled to gather evidence to support their claims–a process called discovery. Both parties can request documents and information pertaining to financial records, assets, debts, and/or property. This is a meticulous process, but our office promises to assist you in compiling the relevant evidence needed to effectively present your case to the court.
After the discovery process is complete, the matter moves to the litigation stage where your arguments are presented to the court persuasively and productively. We ensure that your best interests are advocated and made known to the judge. Once both parties have made their case, the judge will decide, issuing a judgment. If you disagree with the judgment, we can assist you in filing post-trial motions to either modify or appeal the decision.
If you have any questions regarding the procedure in New Jersey Family Court, feel free to contact us!
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