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Passaic County · Family Law
Family Law firms in Passaic County, NJ
1 firm in Passaic County lists family law as a practice area.
Family Law in Passaic County
The firm below has an office in Paterson. Family law covers divorce, child custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, prenuptial agreements and restraining orders. These matters are handled in the Family Part of the Superior Court in each county.
Fees
Family lawyers usually bill hourly against an up-front retainer. Some offer flat fees for uncontested divorces or prenuptial agreements.
What family law covers
- Divorce
- Custody
- Support
- Domestic violence matters
Questions to ask before you hire
- 1. Do you recommend mediation in a case like mine?
- 2. What will the retainer be and how is it replenished?
- 3. How do you charge for this kind of matter, and can I see the fee agreement in writing?
- 4. Who will handle my case day to day, and who do I call with questions?
- 5. How many matters like mine have you handled in New Jersey?
Firms
Family Law guides
All guidesRestraining orders in New Jersey: TROs, FROs and what to expect
Under New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, a person who is a victim of certain offenses by a spouse, household member, dating partner or co-parent can get a temporary restraining order (TRO) the same day from the police or the Family Part. A final restraining order (FRO) hearing is held about 10 days later. An FRO has no expiration date and carries real consequences for the defendant, including a ban on weapons and entry in a confidential statewide registry.
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Divorce in New Jersey: grounds, timeline and when to get a lawyer
Most New Jersey divorces are filed on the no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences, which requires that the marriage has broken down for at least six months with no reasonable chance of reconciliation. Generally, one spouse must have lived in New Jersey for the year before filing, and the plaintiff's filing fee is $300. Property is split under equitable distribution, which means fairly, not necessarily 50/50.
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Child custody in New Jersey: how judges decide and what to expect
New Jersey courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child, using the factors listed in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Joint legal custody, where both parents share major decisions, is the most common arrangement, with one parent often designated the parent of primary residence. When parents disagree, the court generally sends them to custody mediation first, and each parent may have to submit a written parenting plan.
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