Fortescue Family Lawyers

I primarily represent clients in matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, domestic violence proceedings, custody and parenting time disputes, support modification proceedings and enforcement of family court orders and judgments of divorce. I also handle municipal court and real estate matters, estate planning, administration and estate disputes, and other general litigation matters.

Admissions
1988, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey;
1989, Virginia, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit;
1996, Supreme Court of the United States

Education
Duke University, B.A., 1984
Washington & Lee University Law School, J.D., 1988
Rutgers University, Certificate in Divorce Mediation, 1996
Graduate, ABA Family Law Advocacy Institute, 1997

Member
Somerset County Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
American Bar Association

Professional Activities
Co-Chair, 2007-2008, 2009-2010 Somerset County Family Law Committee
Mediator, Somerset County Child Custody Mediation Program
Panelist, Somerset County Early Settlement Panel Program
Volunteer Attorney, Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Volunteer Attorney, Resource Center for Women and their Families

Serving the Areas...

Ken White is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Currently, less than 3% of active New Jersey attorneys hold any type of board certification. If you were seeking the help of a doctor to address a serious medical condition you would likely seek out a Board Certified medical professional. It is respectfully suggested that your potential divorce / family law matter is no less serious or important, and for that reason you should seek the assistance of a Certified Attorney. For more information about...

Joanna graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in 2006, and graduated with honors from the Seattle University School of Law in 2016. While in law school, Joanna served as a judicial clerk for The Honorable Theresa M. Pouley, the now-retired Chief Judge of the Tulalip Tribal Court. Joanna also published an article that analyzed how tribal domestic violence convictions could potentially be used in subsequent federal criminal proceedings.

Prior to joining Lyons & Associates, P.C., Joanna had the honor of working as an appellate law clerk for the Honorable Susan L. Reisner, P.J.A.D. In...

Staci A. Cosner graduated from Cornell University with distinction and received a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science in 1992. She then received a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1995. Formerly, she was an associate with Skadden Arps in New York City. Staci is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York courts. She is a member of the Elder Law Committee for the Middlesex County Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Staci lectures frequently on Elder Law, and has appeared on local New Jersey television to discuss Elder...

At the Law Offices of Jason Charles Matey, I provide my clients with sound legal council and advocate for my clients rights. I provide personalized and experienced representation for clients dealing with criminal defense, personal injury, bankruptcy, divorce and child custody issues.

Amber graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then attended Pace University obtaining a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She then attended Delaware Law earning her Juris Doctor. Prior to being admitted as an Attorney, Amber worked in the mental health field for the State of New Jersey and then as a Paralegal for 7 years. She attended law school part time in the evening while working full time as a Paralegal. She knew she wanted to be a lawyer at the age of 8 and specifically knew she wanted to concentrate her focus in the area...

25 years of assisting family and divorce clients in getting through the difficult issues and problems.

Ted Baker is a seasoned trial attorney with 20 years’ experience handling a variety of complex and sensitive legal matters. His practice focuses on issues involving the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), formerly known as DYFS, adoptions, kinship legal guardianships, criminal defense, and personal injury.

Ted has represented countless individuals in litigation pertaining to abuse and neglect of children, termination of parental rights, grandparents’ rights, and administrative matters. He has also successfully represented clients in a wide array of criminal matters, from homicide to municipal offenses, including child endangerment matters. He brings compassion, dedication, and zealous...

Attorney Theodore B. Weiss is an experienced family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense lawyer providing representation to individuals throughout Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties, as well as in Pennsylvania and New York. He has over 25 years of experience helping clients with their wide-ranging concerns, treating each person with the compassion, respect, and commitment that he would show to a good friend or family members.

Law & Mediation firm offering:
Divorce Mediation
Post-Divorce Mediation
Collaborative Divorce
Family Law
Divorce Litigation
Estate Planning
Probate

Frank E. Tournour, Esq., heads a firm in East Brunswick, New Jersey devoted to the practice of Family Law. Frank graduated from Lafayette College in 1988 with a B.A.degree in Government and Law, and Temple University School of Law with a J.D. in 1991. Frank is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Attorney. He is a panelist with the Middlesex County Early Settlement Program, a member of the Middlesex County Assignment Judge’s Family Law Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee of the Middlesex County Family Bar. He is a former member of the State...

Chris Ann received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, School of Business and graduated from the Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware. Thereafter, she served as law clerk to The Honorable John J. Grossi, Jr. (Ret.), in the Family Part of the Superior Court New Jersey, Hudson County Vicinage. In addition, Chris Ann has a Certification in Divorce Mediation from Rutgers University and is a Court Appointed Economic Mediator.

Previously, Chris Ann was a solo practitioner whose practice was devoted to family law and mediation. Prior to joining Lyons & Associates, P.C., Chris Ann was a founder and partner...

Brian McFadden-DiNicola, a Partner in Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas’ Family Law Department, is ready and prepared to help you with your family law matter. Whether you are going through a divorce, separation, or are involved in domestic violence, child custody, alimony, child support or parenting time issues, Brian is qualified and ready to stand with you and provide you with the steady guidance you need to get you through your case.

Brian is a Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator, admitted to the New Jersey Superior Court’s list of mediators for economic mediation in divorce matters. He received...

ROBERT POPESCU, Esq. graduated with a BA degree from MSU, cum laude. Mr. Popescu received his Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a member of the bars of the State of New York, the State of New Jersey and of the District of Columbia.
Mr. Popescu has held membership in the American Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Bar Association of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties, New Jersey, as well as Bars of the United States District Courts for the District of New Jersey, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of...

Since 1992 I have personally consulted, represented or been otherwise involved in over 12,000 family matters. Handling All Aspects of Your Divorce & Family Law Needs Dealing with family law can be stressful. That's why you need an attorney who cares about getting the best for you and your family. Get your family the protection it needs. Our office advocates firmly and compassionately for your best interests. At the Law Office of Aniello D. Cerreto, Esq., we have over 30 years of experience guiding our clients through the complexities of the family law system. Our Family and Divorce Legal Services Include: Alimony and palimony Custody,...

The Law Office of Matthew B. Lun is a firm dedicated to exceeding you legal expectations. From the first consultation through the conclusion of your matter you receive the dedication you deserve. The practice is focused on New Jersey family and matrimonial law. If you have a legal need in New Jersey, contact the law office of Matthew B. Lun, Esq. for a free consultation.

Victoria Rehrer is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. After graduating from law school she worked as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph L. Foster, J.S.C., Superior Court, Ocean County. Since then, she has engaged in private practice concentrated in the area of Family Law, including but not limited to Divorce, alimony, child custody, parenting time, child support, mediation, domestic violence, post judgment motion practice, applications for support modification, college contribution allocations and various other issues. Victoria is an active member of the Ocean County Bar Association, Family Law Part, New Jersey State Bar Association.

Kelly M. Newman, Esq. is an attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. Ms. Newman exclusively focuses her practice on matrimonial and family law, including divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, adoption, agreements related to alternative reproductive technology, and all other related family matters. Ms. Newman also has significant experience assisting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients to exercise their family law rights.

Ms. Newman is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme...

Daniel “Donny” Epstein, is a managing and founding member of the firm. He has successfully tried civil cases, including personal injury matters and commercial litigation matters that have netted his clients millions of dollars in compensation. He handles divorce and family matters including complex custody disputes through every aspect of litigation or arbitration. Donny also has significant experience in the area of criminal defense.Donny is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been featured in such periodicals and legal journals as the New...

MARQUIS D. JONES, JR. (Former Superior Court Judge) Prior to joining the Weinberger Law Group, as Of Counsel, Marquis D. Jones, Jr. served as a Superior Court Judge (Family Part) in the State of New Jersey, Ocean County, Toms River, from January of 2008 to January of 2015. He presided over and rendered decisions in all areas of Family Law including but not limited to: • Authored many comprehensive opinions in child abuse and neglect cases; • Rendered thousands of domestic violence opinions after trial; • Decided countless post judgement motions for child custody issues; and • Conferred with government agencies...

Over three decades of cases have taken Mr. Ward throughout the 21 counties of New Jersey, from Hackensack to Cape May, Toms River to Trenton, and from traffic offenses to homicide charges. Your choice of legal representation will make all the difference to your experience. Whatever your legal needs, Robert P. Ward can guarantee you dedication, individual attention, and a high level of service. In the present economic conditions the thought of expensive legal costs can be a worrying prospect. Robert P. Ward understands this and as such, client fees are considered on a case-by-case basis. No...

Rachel Cotrino is an attorney dedicated to her matrimonial and divorce law practice. Rachel's experience extends to pre and post divorce matters. Her breadth of knowledge includes knowledge of procedure, statutes and case law. She enjoys helping her clients and prides herself on providing frank, practical, and helpful legal advice. She takes her role as "Counselor at Law" quite literally, and readily makes herself available to clients, colleagues, and other business professionals.

Admitted to practice law in 1995, I've concentrated my practice in family law matters for 27 years. My focus has been on divorce matters, but I've handled cases in every area of the family law over the years. I mainly practice in Ocean County, New Jersey, and Monmouth County, New Jersey. I regularly litigate, arbitrate and mediate cases on behalf of clients, and I serve as an arbitrator and/or mediator for divorcing couples and parents with parenting disputes. Prior to starting my practice, I clerked for the Hon. Thomas E. O'Brien, J.S.C., Ret. in the Family Part...