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Robyn N. Howlett is an attorney with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, who received her Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. While in law school, Ms. Howlett served as an intern for the Honorable Francis DeStefano, J.S.C. concentrating her practice in family law related matters. After graduation from law school, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Louis F. Locascio, J.S.C. in the Superior Court, Monmouth County Family Part. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Howlett received her undergraduate degree from Wagner College, Staten Island, NY.. Ms. Howlett is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, the New Jersey District Court Bar and the New York Bar. Her practice has been and remains exclusively concentrated in matrimonial and family law, where she is dedicated to serving the best interests of her clients in all matters.. Ms. Howlett has been designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, a certification achieved by only 2% of attorneys in New Jersey. Ms. Howlett is also trained in the alternative dispute resolution method of collaborative divorce, which better enables her to avoid litigation through this non-adversarial settlement process.. Ms. Howlett has been named by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as one of the 10 Best Client Satisfaction for Family Law in New Jersey. She has multiple years of being selected as a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star. She has successfully handled a variety of cases in her practice of family and matrimonial law for over a decade. Ms. Howlett has experience with all aspects of family law litigation, including contested issues of custody, parenting time, child support, alimony and equitable distribution of assets as well as domestic violence matters and dissolution of domestic partnerships and civil unions. Ms. Howlett has authored numerous articles and lectured on various divorce-related topics over the last several years.. She is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Mercer County Bar Association, the Monmouth County Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Collaborative Divorce Group Professionals.. Robyn Howlett & WLG delivering positive results. “After coming to terms with needing to seek counsel for my divorce, I did my research and arranged a few consultations to determine which attorney would be in my best interest to assist with my needs. Within 10 minutes of my consultation with Mrs Robyn Howlett, I was confident she was the right decision.. Mrs. Howlett has been supportive, assertive, and extremely professional during this hardship I was presented with. Her communication via emails and/or calls were constant and prompt throughout. If a one-on-one call was needed to discuss a topic in-depth, she arranged a call so we could discuss. She is extremely knowledgeable with this portion of the law, and always considered my interest and feelings as main priority. Her professionalism, goes further than words can describe. Throughout the process, Mrs. Howlett reassured me everything was going to work out. Although we hear that phrase often during our lives, I was confident it would be from the experience and knowledge I have already previously received from Robyn.. I honestly cannot express my gratitude from Mrs. Howlett’s hard work and effort she displayed on my behalf. If you are looking for positive results from a divorce, Mrs. Robyn Howlett and Weinberger Law Group is a great choice!”Jonathon B.. Schedule a Free Consultation with Robyn

Michele Crupi is a partner and co-chair of the Firm's Family Law Department with over 20 years experience. Ms. Crupi was a duly elected member of the International English Honor Society of Sigma Tau Delta from Seton Hall University in 1994 and graduated Cum Laude from Brooklyn Law School in 1997. She was admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bars in 1998. Following law school, she served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Melvin S. Whitken, J.S.C., Presiding Judge of the Family Part, Superior Court, Union County during the 1997-1998 term. She also clerked for the Honorable John J. Callahan, Judge of the Family Part, Superior Court, and Union County through his retirement in October 1997.. Ms. Crupi is a member of the New Jersey, New York, Monmouth, Ocean and Richmond County Bar Associations. She is the President of the Woman's Lawyers in Monmouth County, a member of the Monmouth County Family Law Committee, and a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association. She is also a panelist in the Early Settlement Panel Program in Ocean County. In addition, she actively participates as an arbitrator for the City of New York Civil Court in Richmond County.. Divorce and other issues involving your family can change your life in long-lasting ways. When struggling with a difficult family law matter it's important to have an experienced and trustworthy advocate fighting for you.. At the law firm of LaRocca Hornik Rosen Patti & Crupi LLC, in Freehold, New Jersey, we provide results-oriented representation in all aspects of family law. Having helped hundreds of people through difficult times, we understand the legal, financial and personal issues you face. Our attorneys will do everything possible to achieve a satisfactory outcome for you.. Dealing with divorce often means you face multiple issues at the same time. Maybe you have not seen your children for months. Perhaps you have been served with a restraining order and are unable to enter your home. Maybe you are struggling to meet your new financial obligations. These and other things can push a person to the edge.. At our law firm, we understand what you're going through and are there to help. We will begin by listening — to your problems, your fears and your hopes for the future. We will then develop a strategy that makes sense and is designed to resolve your issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.. As the legal process moves forward, we will work diligently to achieve your desired result in settlement negotiations, mediation sessions, arbitration and in litigation. You will have confidence, knowing that an experienced legal team is on your side. We are passionate about protecting you and finding workable solutions that allows you to move forward with your life.

Lauren Kelly (Cahill) joined the firm in September 2009. Lauren was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 2008. She is experienced in all family law matters including divorce, custody, visitation, equitable distribution, pre-nuptial agreements, enforcement and modification applications, grandparents’ rights, appeals and post-judgment issues.. Lauren has served as an Early Settlement Panelist in Monmouth County since 2017 to assist the Court in settling cases. She has also served as an Early Settlement Panelist in both Middlesex and Ocean Counties. Lauren also offers mediation services as well.. Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts, cu laude from the University of South Carolina and her J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2008, Prior to her entry into private practice, Lauren served as a law clerk to the Honorable Honora O’Brien Kilgallen, the Presiding Judge of the Family part in Monmouth County Superior Court, Chancery Division.. While in law school, she clerked for the Honorable Brian Sullivan of the Third Judicial Circuit in Detroit, Michigan and acted as her Class President during her second and third years in law school.. Lauren was a semi-finalist in the Ernie Goodman Moot Court Competition and was the recipient of the Book Award while attending law school.. Lauren is a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. She is a member of the Monmouth County Bar Association and the volunteer organization Impact 100.

Ms. Forkner graduated with honors from The Johns Hopkins University (double major in English and History of Art, 2006) and from Boston University School of Law (2009), where she served as a director for the J. Newton Esdaile Moot Court Program. In addition, during law school Ms. Forkner served as a judicial intern to a judge in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County and as a research assistant to a Harvard University School of Law professor. During college Ms. Forkner studied at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University (2004). Before joining Lee & Rivers LLP in 2011, Ms. Forkner gained experience in family law and estate planning at a mid-sized Massachusetts firm. She became a partner at Lee & Rivers LLP in January 2020.. Ms. Forkner has been recognized as a Massachusetts “Rising Star” (2013 – 2019).. Ms. Forkner is a member of the Family Law section of the Boston Bar Association (BBA) and recently served as the co-chair of the continuing legal education sub-committee. She has co-chaired and moderated several BBA programs on topics including Family Law Appeals, Alimony and Child Support, and Business Valuations in the Family Law Context. She has also participated in several Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Family Law Conferences. Ms. Forkner is also a member of the Women’s Bar Association and was formerly on their Board of Directors (2010-2011). Ms. Forkner currently sits on the Board of Directors of the John Winthrop School for Young Children and is a member of their Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a member of the Friends Council of the Esplanade Association.. Ms. Forkner has guest lectured at Boston University School of Law on the subject of Separation and Antenuptial Agreements. She also frequently serves as a volunteer judge for the Boston University School of Law moot court programs and as an “Attorney for the Day” in the Norfolk Probate & Family Court. Ms. Forkner is also involved as a mentor in the Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project. She recently co-authored a chapter with Mr. David H. Lee entitled Tax Considerations for the Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manuel (2018) with respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on family law.. Ms. Forkner is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Maryland and is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court as well as the Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court.

With over 18 years of courtroom experience, Ms. Haley is a confident and successful litigator.  She began her career with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, before entering private practice, where her practice has been primarily Family Law and Municipal Court.  She has handled everything from simple uncontested divorces to complex custody disputes to domestic violence.  Ms. Haley is neither afraid to fight the hard fight nor to negotiate, whichever obtains the best result for her clients. In 2013, Ms. Haley was instrumental in the opening of the first distillery in New Jersey since Prohibition ended and gave testimony and drafting assistance to the legislature that helped the passing of  the Craft Distilling law.  She has since worked with other distilleries and breweries to help them get licensed and in business.

I am an avid golfer and spend weekends on a pontoon boat at my lake house all summer. My favorite winter sport is snow skiing.  I have two beautiful teenage daughters who are both adopted.  My favorite aspect of my job is helping people start a new chapter in their lives after divorce.  I love seeing my clients succeed both financially, professionally and socially.