FAQs

In New Jersey, a certified matrimonial law attorney is a distinguished legal professional who has earned a formal specialist designation directly from the New Jersey Supreme Court via its Board on Attorney Certification. Call our family lawyers to learn more.

At the Law Office of Scott J Levine, we handle all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence and restraining orders, and property division. Call our custody lawyers today!

New Jersey courts always look at the best interests of the child. Factors include each parent's ability to provide a safe and stable home, the child's relationship with both parents, education, and overall well-being. Our custody lawyers will work with you throughout the entire process.

Child support in New Jersey is determined using the child support guidelines, which consider both parents' income, parenting time, health insurance costs, daycare expenses, and the needs of the child. Our family lawyers can help you better understand the child support guidelines. According to Find Law, the duty to provide financial support ends when a child turns 18.

Not necessarily. New Jersey allows no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences or separation. You can also file on specific fault grounds, such as adultery or cruelty, if appropriate. Our divorce lawyers will work with you throughout the entire process.

It depends on the situation. An uncontested divorce may be finalized in just a few months. A contested divorce, where major issues are in dispute, can take longer - sometimes a year or more, according to our divorce lawyers.

Yes. If there has been a substantial change in circumstances - such as job loss, relocation, or changes in a child's needs - you can ask the court to modify custody or support. Call our family lawyers today to learn more!

Mediation is common in New Jersey family matters. While you don't have to bring an attorney, having the Law Office of Scott J Levine by your side helps protect your rights and ensures agreements are fair before you sign anything. As some of the top family lawyers in the area, we'd be happy to help with all of your mediation needs.