Toms River Family Lawyers

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

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...

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.

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

Ashley Thomas is a native of Emmaus, Pennsylvania where she graduated from Emmaus High School. She attended Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 2005 where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Philosophy with a concentration in pre-law. Upon graduating from Rutgers, Ashley attended and earned her law degree from the Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina.

During her time there Ashley maintained her desire to serve the underserved by volunteering in local low-income schools and serving as the Secretary of Charlotte Law Cares, a community-service based organization at Charlotte School of Law. Additionally, Ashley was given...

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...

Peter M. Halden has been a member of the New Jersey Bar since 1976. After graduating from Rutgers University in New Brunswick in 1968, Peter worked as a journalist, first in radio, then with the Associated Press and finally as an editor at the Courier-Post. He was the recipient of numerous journalistic awards during that time. As a practicing attorney, Peter served as a Municipal Court Prosecutor, continuously and in the same town, from 1979 to 2007. He also served with the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners from 1985 to 2007. During that time, he wrote 18 of...

I was born in Manhattan, New York in 1960. I grew up in Brooklyn, Long Island and North Jersey. After attending Boston University and graduating in 1982 I attended Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey. I graduated in 1985 and began working primarily as a criminal attorney at the Law Offices of Jeffrey Evan Gold. In 1987 I moved to the firm that eventually became known as Garber, Kasten, Jarve and Mullen. I began as an associate concentrating in Family Law. In 1995 I became a partner in the firm and at the time I was practicing exclusively...

Hillary Piedra Esq. is a divorce and family law attorney at Keith Law Firm, LLC. As a matrimonial law attorney, Ms. Piedra places great priority on understanding her clients’ unique circumstances and goals in their matters so that she can help them design solutions that truly match their needs, and the needs of their children. Ms. Piedra exclusively focuses her practice on family law, including but not limited to, divorce, child custody, parenting time, domestic violence, alimony, equitable distribution, post-dissolution and other matrimonial matters. In addition to representing clients in contested matters, Hillary also represents clients in a full array of...

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...

Gary Borger is a 1976 graduate of the Temple University School of Law (now the James Beasley School of Law at Temple University). After law school he clerked for the Hon. Paul A. Lowengrub, J.S.C. (now deceased) in what then was the Matrimonial Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Camden County. For the past 45 years Mr. Borger has engaged in the private practice of law in Cherry Hill, New Jersey (presently as a shareholder with BorgerMatez, P.A.) as a divorce attorney, concentrating in negotiation, mediation, and litigation of divorce, custody and parenting time, child relocation, alimony, child...

The summer following her college graduation, Taryn began her legal career as a paralegal at a small matrimonial law firm. Under the tutelage of an esteemed colleague, she learned that practicing divorce and family law requires more than an extensive knowledge of the law; it requires helping clients identify realistic goals and navigating them through one of the most stressful times of their life to achieve those goals. Her compassion, tenacity, tireless advocacy, and ability to identify practical solutions to complicated problems provides her clients a sense of calm during the chaos of divorce.

Taryn’s dynamic legal training sets her apart...

I have been practicing law for more than 30 years, and have an impressive record of reported decisions, verdicts and settlements. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to lawyers who have won million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. As well, I also practice extensively in the area of family law and divorce and have successfully tried many child custody and divorce matters to conclusion.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

I am licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. I am President Elect Gloucester County Bar Association, where I also sit as co-chair of the Family Law Committee. I am an MESP panelist in Cumberland and Gloucester counties. I received my Bachelor of Science from Saint Joseph's University and my Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School. Following law school I clerked for the Honorable Michael Cresitello, J.S.C., while he was sitting in the Mercer County Family Division, and for the Honorable Lawrence P. DeBello, J.S.C. of the Mercer County Family Division. Since completion of the clerkship, I have...

The firm of Jeney & Jeney was founded in 2000 when my husband, Robert Jeney, and I decided to combine our then 22 years of legal experience at the time. We decided that after 25 years of marriage, we had long established ourselves as life partners, and we were more than ready to work together as law partners. On August 1, 2008, Sarah O'Connor was made a partner. The law firm is now known as Jeney, Jeney & O'Connor, LLC. We are a general practice firm, although Sarah and I practice primarily in the area of...

Attorney Gregory Dibsie has been practicing law for over 16 years and is licensed in the States of New Jersey, Tennessee and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Well respected as an aggressive adversary, expert litigator and fair negotiator, Greg is seasoned with many years of practice offering a superior representation to all clients. Taking this power of expertise and coupling it with his renowned talent for relating to his clients on their level, Greg instills confidence and security in his clients which we all need when choosing our legal representation. Offering A Full Service Law Office focused on all facets of...

I have been a partner in a law firm since 1999 with Jeffrey Zuber. We work in all areas of civil litigation, transactional work and real estate. In addition, I am a Certified Civil Trial Attorney.

Kelli has been practicing exclusively in the area of matrimonial law since her admission to the New Jersey State Bar Association in 2005 and has significant experience handling all types of family law matters including, divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and issues relating to college expenses/college contribution. Kelli also has significant experience in handling abuse and neglect matters involving the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (f/k/a DYFS). At this firm, Kelli will continue representing client in all aspects of Family Law.

Kelli is a 2005 graduate of Seton Hall Law School and received her B.A. from...

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...

The Supreme Court of New Jersey has named Karen R. Scheiner, Esq. a “Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney”. With over 25 years of specializing in Divorce & Family Law, Karen represents southern New Jersey in family law cases regarding divorce, child support, custody, and domestic violence. Known for her professionalism and personal attention to clients’ needs, her negotiations often leading to a settlement agreement or appearing before the Court in contested matters. Karen is a frequent speaker for the NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education on family law topics. She was named “Super Lawyer” by New Jersey Monthly magazine and is...

Teri Lodge is the founding member and senior partner at The Law Offices of Teri S. Lodge, L.L.C. She has over 25 years of experience aggressively defending criminal matters in all New Jersey superior and municipal courts and in all federal courts in New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Ms. Lodge also has over 25 years of experience aggressively and compassionately handling family law matters. The clients she accepts are those who share her vision that you should get everything you deserve, while also preserving family relationships as much as possible for a peaceful future.

Ms. Lodge has also represented...

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...