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I concentrate my practice on Family and Matrimonial Law and represent clients in complex family and matrimonial matters from inception to conclusion, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, alimony, child support, equitable distribution of diversified business interests and assets, and domestic violence issues.  I also have extensive experience in drafting marital settlement agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, property settlement agreements, and shared parenting plans. In addition, I have successfully argued before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, on numerous occasions.. Prior to entering private practive, I servied as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Eugene A. Iadanza, P.J.F.P., where I also became a Certified Mediator of Special Civil Part cases. While in law school, I served as a clerk for the South Carolina House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, where I managed new legislation brought before the Family Law Subcommittee.. I was born in Long Branch, New Jersey and I am a life long resident of Monmouth County. I attended high school at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, college at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, and law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Victoria Paone Rosa, Esq. is an Associate with the Law Offices of Paone, Zaleski & Murphy, which is located in Woodbridge and Red Bank, New Jersey. Victoria’s practice is exclusively devoted to matrimonial litigation practice, including but not limited to, divorce, child support, child custody, equitable distribution, alimony, domestic violence, palimony and all other family law issues. Victoria earned her Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Muhlenberg College. Thereafter, Victoria attended Widener University Delaware Law School where she served as an Articles Editor to the Law Review. Victoria earned her Juris Doctorate from Widener University Delaware Law School and graduated magna cum laude in the top 10% of her class.. Prior to joining the firm, Victoria served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Mara E. Zazzali-Hogan J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, Monmouth Vicinage for the 2016-2017 court term. Victoria clerked in both the Family and Civil Divisions. She also gained a tremendous amount of family law experience through her service as a legal intern for the Honorable James J. McGann, J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, Monmouth Vicinage and also for the Honorable Michael K. Newell of the Family Court of Delaware.. Victoria is currently a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association and Monmouth Bar Association. In addition, Victoria is a member of the Young Lawyers Committee as well as the Entertainment Committee for the Monmouth Bar Association. For the past two years, Victoria has held the position of Associate with the Aldona E. Appleton Family Law Inn of Court and most recently became the Web Administrator for this organization. She was elected and sworn in as a Trustee of the Monmouth County Legal Aid Society for the 2019-2021 term and received an Equal Justice Medal from Legal Services of New Jersey “in recognition as a Major Contributor of Pro Bono Legal Assistance to clients of Legal Services, specifically those referred by Central Jersey Legal Services.” Victoria writes articles for her monthly column with the Monmouth Journal, “Divorce Hotline,” which serves to inform readers as to family law news, advise as to the divorce process, comment on recently published family law cases and more.. Victoria is the recipient of the 2020 MCBA Young Lawyer of the Year Award for her outstanding contributions to the practice of family law and her continued support of and involvement in bar association activities.

Clients first. Quality Always.. I practice exclusively Family law throughout New Jersey.   Call me today for a free consultation to learn about your legal rights.

Charles A. Karcher is admitted to practice before the courts of New Jersey and New York, the United States Federal District Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.  charles is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Asssociatioin.  He has a Bachelors Degree in Business and Communications from adelphi University and has a Juris Doctor Degree from New York Law School.  He has been practicing since 1988.   Prior to opening his own practice, Charles was an in-house litigator and executive with a multi-billion dollar organization, taught contracts and negotiations at New York University (NYU) and was Vice President and Director of the National Association of Purchasing Management-NY.  He is also a former Realtor.. Charles is active in his community. He is a member of the Colts Neck Township Local Emergency Planning Committee, a member of the Colts Neck School District's Key Communicator Group, a Trustee and Treasurer of the Colts Neck Education Foundation, a Trustee and Co-Chairman of the Colts Neck Country Fair, President of his Church Board and Chairman of his Church's Preschool Board.

I have been a member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar since 1993. I have concentrated on the practice of family law and related issues since that time. I am a member of the State Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association, and the Virginia Long American Inn of Court.. I sit on the Essex and Morris Counties Early Settlement Panels, and sat on the Essex County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Subcommittee in 2010.. I have attended numerous and extensive continuing education classes, including completing the Court sponsored Mediation Training Program. I was also a volunteer judge for the Elliot Gressman Moot Court Competition and the Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition in 2009 and 2010, and the Vincent Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition in 2016, 2018, and 2019.. I also sit on the Board of Operation Ward 57, a small grass-roots non-profit helping wounded warriors and veterans.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Real Estate, Matrimonial , Family Law, Wills and Estates. Strong legal professional with a JD focused in Law from Brooklyn Law School.

Syreeta Bailey Stewart, Esq. is an active member of her professional community focused on providing excellent client service.  A proud “double-Spider,” Ms. Stewart graduated with cum laude honors from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law in 2010, after receiving her bachelor’s degree from UR’s Westhampton College in 2002, with double-majors in Political Science and Spanish, and a minor in Business Administration.  Ms. Stewart has received several academic awards, including the Westhampton College Distinguished Leadership Award, the Women Involved in Leadership and Learning Award, and three CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for receiving the highest grade in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Immigration Law, and Business Planning courses.. Prior to starting her own practice, SBStewart Law, PLLC, she worked as an associate with Woehrle, Dahlberg, Jones & Yao, and as a Virginia Medicaid Appeals Hearing Officer and Fraud and Abuse analyst for the Department of Medical Assistance Services.  Ms. Stewart prides herself on providing practical and comprehensive solutions for individuals with varying legal needs.  She has experience in various areas of law, including family matters (child support, custody, divorce), immigration law, business law (business formation, registered agent services, contract disputes), elder law (wills, estate planning, Medicaid eligibility appeals), consumer bankruptcy, traffic infractions, and personal injury.. Ms. Stewart is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Metropolitan Richmond’s Bar Association, and is an active member of her church community. She currently serves the Richmond area and surrounding counties. Give her a call at, or visit her on Facebook at .

Katherine M. Fogarty is a skilled and successful litigator with a great deal of trial experience. She started her career trying cases even before she became an attorney—preparing cases and appearing in court as a third year law school student- then trying personal injury jury trials shortly after becoming a licensed attorney. Many domestic relations attorneys do not have this deep trial experience, making Ms. Fogarty especially prepared to represent her clients in court.. Ms. Fogarty has been involved in many difficult cases—most recently three child custody cases where relocation was an issue.. Along with her work at KFFJ Law, Ms. Fogarty has served as a Neutral Case Evaluator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court. This is a free service provided by the court to help people settle their personal injury or domestic relations cases through the use of a neutral party—an experienced attorney who can facilitate the settlement.. Ms. Fogarty is a long time resident of Northern Virginia, having attended Fairfax County Public Schools and graduating from Ft. Hunt High School. She now lives and works in the city of Fairfax. When she’s not working, Ms. Fogarty enjoys traveling and going to concerts at the many live music venues in the area. Ms. Fogarty has three daughters.

Margaretha seeks to achieve amicable, non-litigated resolutions to her clients' family law disputes.  She is a trained divorce mediator and collaborative attorney who can help couples work together to resolve their differences effectively and efficiently.

I focus primarily on cases pertaining to issues of matrimonial, family, and criminal law.  I aggressively represent you but I also know that protracted litigation can become very expensive.  Therefore, I evaluate and choose each battle very carefully to achieve the most cost effective outcome.

A native of Long Island, Samantha Gellman-Carollo began her legal career in the Suffolk County Family Court. Ms. Gellman-Carollo thereafter joined an inner borough Domestic Violence Clinic advocating for victims in dire need for urgent relief. She then joined a prominent divorce firm in New York City, and then found her niche in a reputable Nassau County boutique matrimonial firm. Since 2010, Ms. Gellman-Carollo has specialized in all aspects of divorce, matrimonial and family court. She has the unique perspective of litigation from all vantage points, and has always prioritized providing the highest quality of legal representation when working with her clients and colleagues. As a result, Ms. Gellman Carollo is widely respected as a leading matrimonial practitioner, being a zealous advocate and distinguished attorney.. Ms. Gellman-Carollo is also a member of the New York State, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Queens Bar Associations, where she enjoys sharing knowledge and experiences with the judiciary, and her colleagues. She further understands the importance in always having the current developments in matrimonial and family law, believing it to be crucial to the effective representation of the firm’s clientele.. Given her extensive experience, and collaborative approaches for resolution, Ms. Gellman-Carollo is uniquely familiar with the complex financial aspects of the New York State equitable distribution law, and often provides professional insight into how certain monetary matters may intertwine with others. While navigating the daunting process, Ms. Gellman-Carollo also maintains a keen awareness and appreciation of the enormous stress which the process places on the client.. Ms. Gellman-Carollo believes that she serves her clients best by interpreting the legal process in palatable terms, helping them manage their expectations, all while providing a figurative shoulder to lean on, and hand to hold. Her goal is to assess each case using the totality of circumstances, and work with a client to navigate the trajectory of the course in the resolution best suited for their best interests.. Outside the office, Ms. Gellman-Carollo enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and playing board games.