Family lawyers in New Jersey Cathy Pollak to Dean Horneck

Firm: Price, Meese Shulman & D'Arminio, PC

Mack-Cali Corporate Center , Woodcliff Lake , New Jersey 07677

Practice Areas: Family

Cathy J. Pollak concentrates in the area of family law. She handles the full range of family law cases including complex litigated cases involving significant assets, evaluations of business and professional practices, and child custody issues. She is widely respected in the legal community for her skills in litigation, negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law.. Ms. Pollak is known for her dedication and sensitivity to her clients in assisting them in reaching constructive, long-term resolution to their cases. Her clients benefit from her hands on approach to their problems and her more than thirty-five years of experience devoted to family law.. In addition to her Courtroom skills, Ms. Pollak has vast experience in mediation. She is certified by the NJ Supreme Court as an economic mediator in family law cases since 2002 and has an extensive private mediation practice. She is leader of collaborative divorce practice in New Jersey. She is a founding member of the Collaborative Divorce Association of North Jersey and currently serves as Vice President and Membership Chairperson. She frequently has been appointed by the Court to serve as a parenting coordinator in high conflict custody cases and as a guardian ad litem.. Ms. Pollak has a Martindale-Hubbell Rating of “AV" Preeminent, the highest rating available. She has been recognized by Ten Leaders as one of the Ten Best Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyers in Northern New Jersey since 2007. She has been recognized for her accomplishments in Bergen County 201 Magazine and Who’s Who in American Law. She is a Panel Chairperson of the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel.. Ms. Pollak currently serves as a member of the District IIA North Bergen County Fee Arbitration Committee. She is a member of the New Jersey and Bergen County Bar Associations, Family Law and Alternate Dispute Resolution Sections. She is a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

Firm: Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal, LLP

One Gateway Center , Newark , New Jersey 07102

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A.

90 Woodbridge Center Dr , Woodbridge , New Jersey 07095

Practice Areas: Family

Mr. David M. Wildstein is a Shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. where he built the firm’s Family Law Department, an experienced team of attorneys representing high net worth clients involved in divorce and custody proceedings. For over 40 years, Mr. Wildstein has focused his practice on family law and has tirelessly helped each of his clients, from stay-at-home mothers to corporate executives, navigate the economic and emotional challenges of matrimonial disputes.. As a member of several New Jersey Supreme Court Committees that have shaped the rules and procedures for family law in New Jersey, he has lectured to lawyers and judges at the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Trial Lawyers of New Jersey and the annual Judicial Retreat on family law, ethics, counsel fees, attorney liens and other topics. For over 25 years, he has moderated a panel discussion on family law cases decided in the previous year. The panel consists of Family Part Judges from Middlesex, Union and Somerset counties as well as lawyers from the Wilentz family law team. Mr. Wildstein has also authored several articles on the subject of prenuptial agreements, equitable distribution of assets and custody.. Widely recognized as an authority in family law, Mr. Wildstein has been quoted by The New York Times, The Washington Post and New Jersey Business Journal on prenuptial agreements and has also appeared on television and radio programs on issues related to family law. He received national attention during his representation of Christina Ferrare in the DeLorean divorce case and represented several other high-profile litigants, including former Governor of New Jersey James McGreevey in his highly publicized divorce action.

Firm: Law Office of David S. Rochman

701 White Horse Rd. Ste. 5 , Voorhees , New Jersey 08002

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Traffic Violations, Workers Compensation

Firm: Hartstein & Hartstein

157 Engle Street , Englewood , New Jersey 07631

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Contracts, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Divorce & Separation

David S. Hartstein was born in 1944. He graduated from Fairlawn High School in 1962 and Rider College in 1966. He graduated Fordham Law School in 1969 and was a member of the Fordham Law Review. Mr. Hartstein was admitted to the New York Bar in 1970 and to the New Jersey Bar in 1973. He is also a member of the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York as well as the District of New Jersey and the Third Circuit. Mr. Hartstein is a lifelong resident of Bergen County. He has been practicing in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey for thirty years and is primarily engaged in litigation with a strong emphasis on family law. Mr. Hartstein has been published in the Fordham Law Review and in the New Jersey Family Lawyer, where he co-authored an article on the question of whether or not the execution of a pre-nuptial agreement can waive a spouse's right to her husband's pension under ERISA.

Firm: David C. Bendush Attorney at Law

310 Springfield Ave   10 New  0709 , Berkeley Heights , New Jersey 07069

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Adoption,Banking & Finance,Bankruptcy,Business Organizations,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Communications & Media ,Condemnation & Eminent Domain,Constitutional ,Construction ,Consumer Protection,Contracts,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Elder ,Entertainment & Sports ,Estate Planning,Family ,Insurance ,Land Use & Zoning,Landlord & Tenant,Lemon ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Nursing Home Negligence,Probate ,Products Liability,Real Estate ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills,Workers Compensation

Firm: Schepisi & Mclaughlin, P.A.

473 Sylvan Ave. , Englewood Cliffs , New Jersey 07632

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Tune Law Group

372 Route 22 West, Suite 1B , Whitehouse , New Jersey 08889

Practice Areas: Family

Daniel B. Tune, Esq. is the Managing Partner Tune Law Group, LLC, whose practice is focused on Family Law (matrimonial, custody, and domestic violence matters), Business Law (Business Formation, Contracts and Corporate Documents, Litigation, and Drafting of Corporate Resolutions) law, and Professional Liability Law (Legal and Professional Malpractice).  Tune Law Group, LLC, opened on January 1, 2023, and prior to that time, Daniel B. Tune, Esq., was the managing partner at Martin & Tune, LLC (same practice areas).. In 2015, Mr. Tune was Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Trial Attorney. Additionally, 2014, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys named Mr. Tune  “Top 10 Under 40” for Excellence in the Field of Family Law.. In 2019, Mr. Tune was added to the Advisory Board for Syracuse University's College of Engineering and Computer Science (where he received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science).. Mr. Tune is a Past President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association's Executive Committee, is the former Chair of the Hunterdon County Domestic Violence Committee, and sits on the Family Practice Committees for Hunterdon and Warren counties.  Mr. Tune also has substantial experience volunteering for service as an Early Settlement Panelist for Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties.. In 2012, Mr. Tune was instrumental in the establishment of the SAFE’S HAVEN program.  This program, which is administered by SAFE in Hunterdon in cooperation with the Hunterdon County Domestic Violence Committee, is a network of volunteer attorneys who ensure that victims of domestic violence have access to pro bono legal representation.  For his efforts, Mr. Tune received the 2012 Community of Light Social Justice Award.  Mr. tune continues to work with SAFE to administer the annual domestic violence training, both for attorneys and the volunteers at SAFE.. Mr. Tune is also a frequent Continuing Legal Education instructor, teaching classes on domestic violence, custody, the use of psychological experts, and other family law related topics. In 2012 and 2013, Mr. Tune was an adjunct professor at Raritan Valley Community College, teaching “Family Law” and “Computer Technology in the Law Office” as part of their paralegal studies program.. Mr. Tune received his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, as well as his Master's of Science in Computer Science from Syracuse University.  He also completed his undergraduate education at Syracuse University where he received his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science.. After graduating from law school and taking both the New York and New Jersey bar exams, Mr. Tune began his legal career in a clerkship with The Honorable Roger N. Nanovic, II, Presiding Judge for the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County. During that time, Mr. Tune worked with the judge in resolving civil, criminal, and family law matters.  During his time at the Court of Common Pleas, Mr. Tune also provided assistance for The Honorable David W. Addy, as well as to several visiting judges (who oftentimes presided over family matters).

Firm: Romanowski Law Offices

East Main Street , Metuchen , New Jersey 08840

Practice Areas: Adoption,Arbitration & Mediation,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family

Firm: The Salvo Law Firm, P.C.

185 Fairfield Avenue , West Caldwell , New Jersey 07006

Practice Areas: Appellate , Business , Contracts, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Entertainment & Sports , Family , General Practice, Intellectual Property , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Securities , Litigation

30 Linden Place , Red Bank , New Jersey 07701

Practice Areas: Family

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.

181 East Avenue , Woodstown , New Jersey 08098

Practice Areas: Family

Chris served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Benjamin C. Telsey, Presiding Judge, Family Part, now Presiding Judge, Criminal Part of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, from August 2014 through August 2015. During that time, Chris also briefly served as the Interim Law Clerk to the Honorable Sandra Lopez, Judge, Superior Court. Prior to his clerkship, Chris served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Ronald E. Bookbinder, Assignment Judge, Superior Court of Burlington County, for Spring 2014. Before his internship, Chris worked at the Delaware Department of Labor in the Office of Anti-Discrimination.

Firm: Christine N. Rossi, LLC

74 Brick Blvd Ste 103 , Brick , New Jersey 08723

Practice Areas: Family

I am a sole practioner who will zealously advocate for you, while at the same time, approach your uniquue situation with compassion.  I have been practicing primarily family law since my career in private practice began, and would like to help you navigate through the process of dissolving your marriage, defending you against claims of acts of domestic violence, protecting your rights as a victim of domestic violence, and, modifiying support applications.

Firm: November & Nunnink LLC

266 Harristown Rd Ste 305 , Glen Rock , New Jersey 07452

Practice Areas: Family

Christen Gross has been practicing Family Law since 2006.  She primarily focuses on the matters including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution and related financial issues, both at the trial and Appellate level.. Ms. Gross received a B.A. from Fairfield University and a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law.. She served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Harry G. Carroll, P.J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Criminal Division, Bergen Vicinage for the 2005/2006 term.. Ms. Gross is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association and she has acted as Vice President of the Young Lawyers Division in 2008/2009. She previously served her community as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Firm: Law Offices of Chioma Nelson, P.C.

2500 Plaza 5 , Jersey City , New Jersey 07311

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Tonneman & Connors, LLC

145 Wyckoff Road , Eatontown , New Jersey 07724

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Kearns Rotolo Law

502 U.S. 22 , Lebanon , New Jersey 08833

Practice Areas: Family

Charles C. Rifici, Esq. is a partner with Kearns Rotolo Law concentrating his practice on Family Law.. Charles joined the Firm in 2014 after completing a family clerkship with the Honorable Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., J.S.C. in Somerset County. Charles received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Camden in 2013. In law school, he was selected to be a Marshall Brennan Fellow, a program that teaches the Constitution to high school students in Camden. He was also the Managing Research Editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy, and a Student Bar Association representative. Charles is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars as well as the Hunterdon County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.. In 2025 Charles was selected to the list of New Jersey Rising Stars. The is his ninth year of selection to the Rising Stars list which is generated by the Thomson Reuters organization according to the methodology and set of standards set forth in “Super Lawyers Selection Methodology.”. Charles was included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© for his work in Family Law. He has been included on this list since 2022. Inclusion on this list is based on peer review to capture a consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues. Further details on the selection methodology can be found on the Best Lawyers website.. Charles graduated from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 2009 with a B.A. in English, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. At Rutgers, Charles played for the club soccer team and was a four-year participant in the Rutgers University Dance Marathon, which raises money each year to support children with cancer and their families.

411 Rte 70 E Ste 105 , Cherry Hill , New Jersey 08034

Practice Areas: Family

I consider myself a people person.  I like to know the client and have them know me.  The Attorney-Client privilege is extremely important as we work together as a team.  YOUR interests are my Number One concern.  My job is to represent them to the best of my talent and ability.  In 36 years, I have done this very successfully for thousands of people.  In some instances, I have represented several generations from the same family.  I will always be straightforward and honest with you and only do what makes sense for you under the circumstances.  I work for you.  You do not work for me.  I explain options and make recommendations.  You make decisions.  I guide you every step of the way to do what is best for you.  That said, once we create a game plan, I am your warrior if we have to go to battle.  I practice law with a good heart, a strong mind and a stronger will. That said, my reputation is as a pitbull or bulldog for my client's interests. It is rare I do not achieve results that are acceptable to my clients.  I went to law school to be able to help people.  I am proud to have made a successful career out of doing what I love.   I am very often a clearing house of services.  If I cannot solve your problems, I usually have a colleague who can assist us get you where you need to go.  I make and receive referrals from colleagues all around the country.   I look forward to helping you through any issues you may have.  Feel free to contact me as your needs require.

Firm: Novins, York & Pentony

Main Street , Toms River , New Jersey 08732

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family

788 Shrewsbury Avenue , Tinton Falls , New Jersey 07724

Practice Areas: Family

Dean Horneck is an associate attorney at Tonacchio, Spina, & Compitello. His practice focuses on divorce, child custody, alimony and child support, and family law litigation.A magna cum laude graduate of Seton Hall University; Dean graduated Penn State Law where he interned for the Attorney General’s Office of New Jersey and the Monmouth County Superior Court.. Prior to joining the firm, Dean served as the law clerk to The Honorable Patricia E. Carney, J.S.C., (ret.) at the Ocean County Superior Court.. Dean is licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.