Franklin Family Lawyers

I am an attorney and counselor at law with a bankruptcy, consumer, small business and matrimonial law concentration. Because I am admitted in NY, NJ and PA, I can also handle multi-jurisdictional issues - helping clients with problems in different states. Bankruptcy and divorce involves finding creative solutions to sometimes unique problems and personalities. I am very straightforward and cut through the bull to get to the heart of the matter and try to save clients time and money.

I am a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. My practice is limited to family law and related issues including child abuse / neglect matters.

I have been a Family Law attorney practicing in Sussex, Morris and Warren Counties for twenty-three years. I am experienced in all areas of family law and have handled divorces, post-judgment matters, adoptions, custody and child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence and more. I am a Court approved mediator and am an the roster of mediators in Sussex County. I serve on the Sussex County Early Settlement Panel and Blue Ribbon Panels. I volunteer my services to various agencies designed to provide legal assistance to those in need.

Our offices are located in Vernon and Wayne, New Jersey. With a commitment to excellence we have been practicing since 1991. Having rights is no longer enough, you need to understand them before you can put them to work for you. We always offer a free initial consultation to allow you to review your case with an experienced attorney. Evening and telephone appointments available to accommodate your schedule.

I have been practicing law for 26 years. From being a law clerk to an assistant prosecutor and now a family lawyer I have brought all those experiences together to successfully and skillfully represent my clients.

V. James Castiglia, A Professional Corporation, is a full service law firm serving individuals, families and small businesses since 1977. Additional information can be found at our website: www.vjamescastiglia.com

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Divorce and family law expert Bari Zell Weinberger dedicates her practice exclusively to family and matrimonial law matters. As the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, Ms. Weinberger leads a powerful team of divorce and family law attorney specialists who all share a passionate dedication to providing their clients with the highest levels of legal care.

Recognizing the difficult and trying problems that bring people to seek her firm's guidance, Ms. Weinberger has built her practice and firm around an unwavering commitment to safeguarding clients' rights, their children and their future.

Clients directly benefit...

Ernest G. Ianetti, Esq. has been practicing law for over 30 years, since 1986.

Ernest is a graduate of Rutgers University Law School, Newark, and a summa cum laude graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford.

Ernest is admitted to practice in the following courts:

- United States Supreme Court
- United State Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
- State of New Jersey, All Courts
- Territorial Court of the United States Virgin Island

Over the course of his career, Ernest has pushed boundaries and advanced the law. His...

Lawrence H. Kalish, Esq. has been practicing law in the Morris County area for over 30 years. Following his graduation from Rutgers Law School in 1977, Mr. Kalish went on to clerk for the Honorable John M. Newman, J.S.C. for a year, before joining the law firm of Marazitti, Kalish & Gregory. After a few years, Mr. Kalish partnered up with Irwin Kanengiser, Esq. at our current location in Lake Hiawatha. The law firm of Kanengiser & Kalish (now the Kalish Law Group) has been servicing the local community for many years. Mr. Kalish has been...

After graduating from law school in 1979, Sara Sencer McArdle worked for the Essex County prosecutor’s office. She worked there for more than 20 years, 10 as head of the child abuse division. In 2002, Sara moved into private practice. On June 1, 2005, she established her own family law and criminal defense practice.

She has been continuously certified as a criminal trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court since 1983 and provides a full line of family and criminal law services in matters such as child support, child custody, modification of existing court orders, felony defense and representation...

Katherine “Kate” Gomolson has been a family law attorney since 2009. She practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, visitation, child and spousal support, property distribution, paternity and post-degree litigation. A versatile attorney, Katherine provides her clients with a wide range of legal options for resolving their disputes. She possesses the skills to provide the right means of solving the issues in each unique case, whether it involves artful negotiation, mediation, a contested evidentiary hearing, or trial. Prior to joining Petrelli Previtera, Katherine Gomolson worked as a family law attorney as a named partner with the Highlands...

I graduated from Widener University School of Law in May 2011, passed both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars shortly thereafter, and I have been practicing law since January 2012. I am an associate attorney at the Kalish Law Group, where I have been learning under the tutelage of my father, Lawrence H. Kalish, Esq. At the Kalish Law Group, we focus in Family Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning & Administration, Criminal Law and Municipal Court (DWI, Traffic Violations, Disorderly Conduct, Etc.). We are a small family practice with two attorneys, paralegal and an office...

I have been a family lawyer for the last 37 years. I do the type of law that most regular people need when needing a lawyer. I would be happy to assist you.

Over ten years experience in Immigration, Business Formation, Traffic Court, Landlord-Tenant and Family Law.

Ms. Mann's many years of experience in and out of the courtroom representing clients have helped her hone her skills in all aspects of litigation - - proficiency she now applies to her private practice representing individuals, small business owners, nonprofit corporations and assisting litigants with protecting their interests utilizing her finely-tuned advocacy skills and, when appropriate, creative and peaceful resolutions of those legal disputes through mediation. Ms. Mann’s innate compassion and understanding, combined with her experience, skills and training as a litigator and mediator, enable her to adjust her approach to the matter at hand to seek the best...

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...

Matheu D. Nunn, a Partner of the firm, chairs the firm’s Family/Matrimonial Practice and chairs its general Appellate Practice. Mat has experience representing individuals from all fields, including: athletes, business owners, entertainers, executives, financial services, lawyers, physicians, police officers, and teachers—as well as the spouses of individuals in those fields. Mat, a former county and municipal prosecutor, is an experienced litigator; he has tried jury and bench trials and has been counsel in more than 70 Appellate Division and Supreme Court matters, including precedent-setting family law decisions in Facebook v. State, Bisbing v. Bisbing, 230 N.J. 309 (2017) and Quinn v....

I am an attorney and owner of Best Law Office, LLC. I concentrate my practice in family law, including divorce, child support, child custody, post-judgment matters, adult adoption, and related issues. I am admitted to practice in New Jersey at both the state and federal district levels. I have appeared in the United States District Court of New Jersey in Newark, as well as the courts of Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties. I also volunteer and provide pro bono services to clients of Project Self Sufficiency. Previously, I was associated with Faith A. Ullmann &...

Samantha K. Massenzio (formerly Samantha K. Boos). is an attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group. Ms. Massenzio exclusively concentrates her practice on matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, alimony, division of assets, and guardianship of incapacitated adults. She is deeply committed to providing her clients with compassionate, knowledgeable guidance through what she knows can be an extremely difficult time in their lives.

Whether Ms. Massenzio is litigating a complex family law dispute or negotiating a settlement agreement, protecting her clients’ best interests is her top priority. She is a highly skilled advocate and...

I am the Partner-in-charge of the Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas’ Family Law Department and am Certified by the Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. I am an AV-rated® attorney by LexisNexis® Martindale Hubbell™. I am an accredited mediator through the NJ Association of Professional Mediators. Providing comfort and closure to people enduring the most stressful experiences of their lives, I have risen quickly in this area of law. My experience has enabled me to represent clients involved in complex custody battles, divorces, child support matters, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence disputes, visitation/parenting time issues,...

A Partner at Paone, Zaleski & Murphy, Ms. Murphy (formerly Ms. Ansello) focuses her practice in family law, child custody and divorce.

Ms. Murphy is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney. Attorneys may be designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as “certified attorneys” if they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers as having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty. Only 186 lawyers in the State of New Jersey are certified matrimonial...

Brian C. Freeman has practiced law for over 30 years including serving as a law clerk to the Hon. Samuel C. Scott of the Hudson County Superior Court and as a Deputy Attorney General for the state of New Jersey. He is admitted to the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and District of Columbia Bars and is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

Laurie Newmark is one of the founding partners at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark. Since completing a Family Part judicial clerkship in 1998 with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Laurie has devoted her practice exclusively to family law. She is an experienced litigator who appears in court regularly in Northern and Central New Jersey. Laurie is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey.

Laurie insists that every client be treated with well-deserved respect and compassion. Laurie and her team understand that they are advocating for...

Richard Diamond has been practicing Family Law Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration work in New Jersey for the past 37 years and is a Certified Family Law Trial Attorney by the N.J. Supreme Court; Accredited New Jersey Family Law Mediator, authorized by the NJ Supreme Court to handle family law mediation matters with an active domestic violence restraining order in place and a Family Law Arbitrator. Mr Diamond is also a Family Law Economic Mediator in Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Mr Diamond is also a member of the Essex, Union and Somerset County's...

Emerald devotes her practice exclusively to family law. In addition to issues relating to divorce, alimony, child support, equitable distribution of assets, custody/parenting, relocation, and post-judgment matters, Emerald has unique experience with disputes involving the custody and time sharing of family pets. She takes an empathetic approach to lawyering and believes that zealous advocacy for her clients, along with finding creative solutions to the problems they face, comes from a client-centered approach.

Attorney Galit Moskowitz has been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law for over 10 years. She handles cases related to Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Equitable Distribution, Dissolution of Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships, Palimony, Domestic Violence, Grandparent Visitation and International Child Abduction. Galit Moskowitz is admitted to practice law both in New Jersey and New York states, and is a fluent speaker of Hebrew. She has been recognized for her work as a New Jersey Family Law attorney by various independent legal organizations including AVVO and (201) Magazine. Her former clients describe her as a...

Jeffrey Goldblatt represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, alimony, child support, domestic violence, post judgment modification or enforcement applications, college issues, relocation, and emancipation. He also is a state qualified mediator and can mediate your divorce issues. He is collaboratively trained and can represent you in a collaborative setting. He is a selected panelist in the Middlesex County Early Settlement Program. Mr. Goldblatt handles all Municipal court matters including traffic violations and criminal offenses. He is a former Municipal Court Prosecutor. He also represents clients who are seeking Social Security...

Attorney Kristofher Beralo is a founding member of Beralo & Michael. Mr. Beralo grew up in Jersey City attending Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ. While still in high school Mr. Beralo joined the military as an Infantry soldier and deployed to the Middle East.

Mr. Beralo continued with his military service where he received numerous commendations and attended specialized schools such as Air Assault, Army Combatives and Drill Sergeant School. Mr. Beralo also served as a Platoon Sergeant for the 98th Division, instructing future leaders to becoming a Drill Sergeant. Currently, Mr. Beralo is a commissioned officer assigned to the...

Britt J. Simon, Managing Partner of Simon Law Group, LLC, is licensed to practice throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and District of Columbia, providing representation to the accused, the injured and other clients seeking quality legal services. He is guided by a commitment to the best interests of his clients and the highest standards of his profession. Call for a free consultation.

Sara B. Cohen has spent her entire legal career practicing family law. Her attentiveness to each individual client ensures they never feel like they’ve been forgotten or brushed aside. Emphasizing this importance throughout her practice has made Sara a reliable, focused and detail-oriented advocate. She brings the determination to resolve each legal matter efficiently and successfully.

As her clients navigate the most difficult moments of their lives, Sara gives them the advice and counsel they need to feel secure in their decisions and to achieve the best outcome. Every case is equally important to Sara — whether she is representing a...

Peter Van Aulen's Practice is 100% dedicated to Divorce and Family Law. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. Said designation is only granted to attorneys who have shown higher levels of education, knowledge, ability and experience in family law and divorce. Peter completed many more Continuing Legal Education classes in family law than is required by the non certified lawyer and passed an extensive exam. He has been positively assessed by judges and other attorneys. Peter Van Aulen has been representing clients in divorce and family law for over 30 years. He...

I practice family law so I can support people through some of the most challenging transitions of their lives. I can help you with legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. As the Managing Partner of the Family Law Practice at Callagy Law, I work with a team of passionate negotiators and experienced litigators who advocate tirelessly for our clients. Whatever issue you are facing, you deserve my experienced team by your side. After fifteen years in the...

As a founding partner of Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, Paul Townsend brings hands-on involvement and dedication to every aspect of his divorce and family law practice. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients not only survive but thrive before, during and after their work together through his honesty, directness, and personal compassion for his clients and their families.

Paul is uniquely qualified to understand and work through the emotional pain of divorce with his clients because he has been through divorce in his own life; his work is deeply personal to him in this way. When clients feel as though...

Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich chairs the firm’s family law department. She and her husband/law partner Walt Lesnevich (personal injury and medical malpractice law) founded Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O’Cathain & O’Cathain, LLC. Madeline has focused her practice on complex matrimonial law representing high net worth individuals, business owners, professional athletes, CEO’s and the spouses of those individuals. She is also known for her expertise in high-conflict and relocation custody matters.

Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich is currently Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having served as the national organization’s President during her 2017 – 2018 term. The Academy’s stated mission is to, ‘promote professionalism...

Admitted to the New Jersey Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 2006. Wendy Armour is also a member of the New York Bar. Served as law clerk the late Honorable David Waks, J.S.C. in Passaic County Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. Mrs. Armour was recently recognized 10 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and awarded 2016 Lawyers of Distinction. She is a trained mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer. Mrs. Armour is also a pool attorney for the New Jersey Office of Law Guardian.

James P. Yudes is a renowned family law and divorce attorney in New Jersey and the founder of The Law Offices of James P. Yudes. Mr. Yudes founded the firm in 1978, and has provided high-end legal services throughout the state ever since. He is a highly respected legal professional, and is often called on to give lectures for other attorneys and law school students. In response to his exceptional legal services, several organizations have awarded Mr. Yudes with prestigious awards, including New Jersey Super Lawyers 2007, ranking as a Martindale Hubbell A.V. preeminent lawyer, and admission as a Fellow...