Westfield Divorce Lawyer

Westfield Divorce Lawyer Advocates for Your Interests

Get Knowledgeable Legal Help to End Your Marriage

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Divorce is life-changing and stressful, even when spouses are amicable and believe they can agree on all the terms. In contentious relationships, the process can feel overwhelming. No matter your unique circumstances, an experienced Westfield divorce lawyer can help you navigate the legal difficulties and pursue the results that you need for your future.

At [MFR] Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers, we will make sure you understand your rights in every area of your divorce, including property division, alimony, and child custody. We will help you get the best outcome for your situation.

Call (201) 880-9770 to arrange a time to speak with an attorney. We have a special focus in complex, high-net-worth divorce cases.

Why Choose Us for Your Divorce?

Divorce and family law is all we do at our firm, which means our Westfield divorce attorneys are not distracted by other types of matters. We take on a limited number of cases so that we can provide responsive and personalized legal service to every client. Additionally:

• Our founding attorney, Carrie S. Schultz, Is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.
• Our lawyers have decades of combined legal experience.
• We are adept at untangling the most complex cases and strategizing an effective path forward.

To learn how we have helped other divorcing clients, read our testimonials page.

How Our Law Firm Will Help You

Divorce is complicated. Taking missteps in the process can not only impact you during divorce proceedings but can also affect you for the rest of your life.

We will help you by:

• Handling drafting, filing, and serving of your divorce complaint; or sending a letter to your spouse with the intent to begin to open a dialogue in this regard.
• Assisting you in amicably achieving agreement with your spouse on outstanding issues, when possible
• Aggressively advocating for your interests if your divorce is contested.

As experienced divorce lawyers servicing Westfield we will work hard to smooth the process and ensure a fair outcome for you.

Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey

There are both no-fault and fault-based grounds for filing for divorce under N.J.S.A 2A:34-2.

Filing for No-Fault Divorce

When you file on no-fault grounds you can just say that you had irreconcilable differences. Or you can file on no-fault grounds if you have lived separately and apart for at least 18 months. If no one is being blamed for the breakup, it can make the divorce process more amicable and cooperative, potentially translating into a quicker and more reasonable resolution of the issues, along with less hostility and stress for all.

Filing on Fault Divorce Grounds

You can file on fault grounds for the following reasons:

• Adultery
• Desertion
• Deviant sexual behavior
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Extreme cruelty
• Imprisonment
• Institutionalization for mental illness.

If filing on fault grounds, you must prove to the court that your spouse did something that caused you to seek divorce. Even though filing on fault grounds can make divorce more complex and potentially more antagonistic, there are sometimes strategic reasons for doing so if you have strong evidence of wrongdoing by your spouse. We will help you determine appropriate grounds.

Types Of Divorce In New Jersey

There are two basic types of divorce in New Jersey. Uncontested divorce and contested divorce.

Uncontested Divorce

If you and your spouse both want to divorce and agree on all the issues, you can get an uncontested divorce. Even with uncontested divorce, however, it is still beneficial to engage the assistance of an attorney to help you with the paperwork and other legal steps, ensure your rights are safeguarded during the process, and make sure you have a comprehensive agreement that addresses every possible issue so you can avoid potential future conflict.

Contested Divorce

A contested divorce simply means  unresolved issues between you and your spouse that must be addressed and resolved. In these cases, the court may order couples to attend case status/management conferences with the assigned judge and external mediation sessions to try and resolve issues without a lengthy and costly trial. The New Jersey Courts strongly recommend in contested divorce cases that spouses have their own attorneys to help them understand their rights and responsibilities so that they do not make any mistakes with long-term implications that could be more complicated to attempt to undo or fix later.

Westfield Divorce Lawyer Answers FAQs

Following are answers to some of the questions we most frequently receive.

How long does a divorce take in New Jersey?

An uncontested divorce may take a couple of months to be finalized. With a contested divorce, how long it takes depends on how many unresolved issues and how long it takes for you and your spouse (with the help of expert professionals) to  agree on those issues. It can range anywhere from several months to just over a year or so.

Do men get shortchanged in divorce cases?

Decisions in divorce should be based only on the facts involved and not on gender. But sometimes men feel they have been treated unfairly and there potentially could be unconscious cultural and stereotypical bias’. As a men’s rights law firm, we focus on ensuring you are treated fairly throughout the divorce process.

How do your Westfield divorce lawyers approach cases?

We approach cases with the understanding that every divorce is unique. We provide guidance that is carefully tailored to incorporate all the details of individual circumstances.

We also know that litigation is rarely the best option, so we will first try our best to work out a cooperative solution, but if agreement cannot be reached and issues in your divorce case need to be decided by a judge, we will effectively represent you in court.

Speak to one of our attorneys for answers to your specific questions.

Reach Out to Our Divorce Lawyers Serving Westfield Today

Decisions made during the divorce process can impact you far into the future. When you work with our experienced divorce attorneys serving Westfield, you will receive guidance tailored to your unique circumstances and intended to get you the best outcome possible.

To speak with an experienced attorney from [MFR] Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers call (201) 880-9770.

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