Family Law / Divorce
The Changing Face of the American Family!
The face of the American family is drastically changing! According to statistical data provided by divorcereform.org, almost half of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. The feelings of loss and abandonment brought about by divorce have often been compared to the emotions we experience when a loved one passes away.
At Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates, we understand that the emotions induced by your divorce proceedings can leave you legally and emotionally vulnerable at a time when you can least afford it. Indeed, it is a time in which you must make crucial decisions that will shape the rest of your life.
The attorneys at Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates are prepared to provide you with the personalized services of experienced New Jersey divorce counsel and to assist you in making those vital decisions. They will protect your interests at each step of the divorce proceeding, including, but not limited to some of the following issues:
- New Jersey Divorce, Separation & Matrimonial Annulment
- The Recently Enacted New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act
- Property Distribution & Settlement Agreements
- Pre-Marital, Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Contact Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates:
The New Jersey Divorce Lawyers You Want on Your Side!
Children and Divorce
Information provided by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reveals that issues surrounding divorce can have a particularly devastating effect on the lives of the children of divorcing parents. We know that as a parent, your first goal is to protect your children from any adverse impact that may result from your divorce-related situation. An experienced New Jersey divorce lawyer from Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates can assist you in resolving the legal issues impacting your divorce, such as:
- Child Custody, Parenting and Timesharing Awards
- Child Support, Alimony and Non-Marital Palimony
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Change of Custody Applications
- Removal of Children from State Care
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration
Keith J. Burns, Certified Trial Attorney, Concentrates His Practice On New Jersey Divorce, Matrimonial And Family Law
Keith J. Burns, a partner at Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates, a former Municipal Prosecutor and Certified Trial Attorney, concentrates his practice on New Jersey matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. His experience in handling these matters, as well as the equitable distribution of assets and domestic violence issues can provide that critical difference in the outcome of your case.
Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates can help you with all family law and divorce issues, including:
- Enforcement and Modification Motions
- Cohabitation & Separation Agreements
If divorce is inevitable, our firm's lawyers will do their best to negotiate a settlement agreement and avoid a bitter, high-conflict divorce. However, if going to Court is the answer, we will prepare persuasive legal documents and argue convincingly on your behalf to get the results you deserve.
Arguing your case. Less than one percent of New Jersey Divorces end in trial. If your case goes to Trial, you need an experienced trial and divorce attorney to plead your case. Your divorce trial could be an accident waiting to happen, if you do not have experience on your side.
The goal at Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates is to obtain a fair and reasonable outcome on divorce and family issues including alimony, custody, child support, equitable distribution and counsel fees.
Additionally, we have a team of childcare specialists available to determine real issues of custody and parenting time. The goal is to prevent the children from becoming the innocent victims of the divorce.
To accomplish this goal Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates has the experience and ability to:
- Evaluate income and net worth
- Value businesses, including family-owned businesses
- Assess real estate ventures
- Analyze investments, stock and bonds
- Determine the value of retirement plans
At Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates, we realize that an individual in a matrimonial dispute is involved in an emotionally disturbing situation unparalleled by other experiences. We are committed to resolve matters in a timely and expedient manner, thereby reducing the anxiety and expense associated with this highly emotional area of the law. As your legal advisors during the often-stressful process of resolving a family issue, we understand the unique difficulties that may arise in the context of domestic relations, both legally and emotionally.
Please visit the firm's Divorce and Community Property Information Center or the firm's Custody and Visitation Information Center for additional information related to divorce and other family-related legal issues.
For interesting comments, observations and legal discussions on family law issues, please visit the Burns, LeBrocq, Wolfe and Associates Divorce Law.
Call today to arrange for an initial confidential consultation. If you have a question about a family law issue, please contact the firm at (732) 596-1999 to discuss the ways in which our New Jersey divorce attorneys can help.
We have also prepared the following articles that may aid you in your search to understand the processes and methods that may be involved in divorce proceedings:
Articles:
New Jersey Statute: 2A:34-1 - Causes for Judgments of Nullity
The following forms, conveniently provided in PDF format, may assist you in the divorce process:
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