Family Law
EXPERIENCED NEW JERSEY FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY PROTECTS YOUR INTERESTS.
mfr In the world of legal problems, family law issues are especially complex. These cases have high financial stakes, are emotional, and are often contentious. They can be difficult to navigate when you are unsure of what rights you have and how to protect them. When you are going through divorce, you can count on our New Jersey family law attorneys to advocate strongly for you to receive fair outcomes in related decisions.
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At [MFR] Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers, we have extensive experience assisting affluent individuals who are facing family law concerns. We understand your anxiety and uncertainty about the future, and your worry about how your divorce may impact the lifestyle that you have worked so hard to build.
You have worked hard to build a comfortable life. Reach out to us at (201) 880-9770 to learn how to keep more of what is yours when your marriage is ending.
Why Choose Us?
We believe you should consider working with our law firm because we:
- Practice only in family law matters so are not distracted by other types of cases
- Have extensive experience safeguarding the financial interests of individuals in high-net-worth divorce cases
- Are focused on protecting the rights of men & fathers in family law decisions
- Limit our caseload so that we can provide responsive and personalized attention to every client we accept
- Have a reputation for legal excellence as evidenced by the reviews of satisfied clients.
Additionally, firm founder Carrie S. Schultz is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This certification means that she has demonstrated exceptional knowledge in this area of the law with a designation only given to less than 3% of all family law attorneys We will put that knowledge to work for you when we take on your case.
How Our New Jersey Family Law Attorneys Will Help
When we represent you in your family law matter we will:
- Provide strategic guidance tailored to your specific needs and goals
- Ensure that you clearly understand your rights and your responsibilities in legal proceedings
- Handle all steps in the legal process—from filing paperwork, to gathering evidence, to identifying financial experts to support your case, to negotiating agreements with your spouse
- Be a fierce but fair advocate for you. We translate what you want to say into a compelling legal argument and stand up for you and your best interests.
We will provide strong legal support from the beginning to the end of your case when you trust us with your sensitive family law matter. We look forward to learning how we can help you.
Types of Matters Our New Jersey Family Law Firm Handles
Our attorneys handle the full range of family law cases including the following:
- High-asset divorce – We represent individuals with complex property and assets, including stocks, stock options, 401k accounts, businesses, vacation homes, expensive jewelry, and more.
- Property and debt division – The court equitably distributes marital property (and debts) after considering the factors in N.J.S.A 2A:34-23.1. We may be able to help you arrive at a settlement agreement without court intervention.
- Alimony/spousal support – If you expect to pay alimony (or if you don’t want to), we will workshop whether there is a legal argument to be made in your favor, but at minimum, always on your side to negotiate fair payment while limiting you from too much exposure.
- Non-marital separation – Even if you are not married, you still have decisions to make about who gets what when you end your relationship. Our family lawyers in New Jersey can help.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreement drafting – We prepare valid prenuptial and mid-marriage agreements that take into account all of your needs and protect your financial interests.
- Child support and child custody – We can advise you regarding child custody and child support, including when it comes to college savings plans and college expenses.
Whatever your legal concern, we will work to try and resolve it first in a fair and non-adversarial way to limit the emotional and financial impact. And if your case should go to court for resolution by a judge, we will fight unwaveringly for you.
NJ Family Lawyer Answers FAQS
People involved in family law disputes typically have a lot of questions. Following are some of the most frequent questions we are asked by clients and prospective clients.
The law does not favor one gender over another. However, it is not impossible that societal beliefs from the past can influence cases. As attorneys focused on representing men & fathers, we will advocate forcefully for your legal interests and ensure that you are getting a fair shake despite your gender.
You can help protect your business in divorce by planning ahead. t. If there is no agreement before your marriage, and your business is deemed marital property, the first step is to figure out the value of your interest in your business and then what percentage is appropriate for your spouse to receive from that. Most often, couples negotiate an agreement in this regard or offset other assets of similar value. Our family lawyers in New Jersey will counsel you about keeping your business based on your situation.
You can keep your divorce from going to trial if you and your spouse can come to agreement on all divorce issues. Your respective attorneys can aid you in negotiating a settlement. Sometimes mediation is a preferred methodology once the issues in dispute become clear. Ultimately, however, if you cannot reach agreement, the court will make decisions on the issue for you.
These are general answers. A NJ family law attorney from our firm can provide answers specific to your matter.
Contact A Skilled Family Law Attorney In New Jersey For Help
The attorneys at [MFR] Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers are focused on helping high-net-worth individuals successfully navigate divorce and related family law issues in the most beneficial way possible based on the facts and circumstances.
To learn about how we can help resolve your complex legal concern, contact us at (201) 880-9770 to schedule a confidential case evaluation. You can count on our New Jersey law firm for honest guidance and knowledgeable representation specifically tailored to your unique situation. We want to help you keep what is yours.
Carrie S. Schultz, Esq.
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