Guiding You Through the New Jersey Divorce Process
The divorce process in New Jersey can take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on the level of conflict. At Gebhardt & Kiefer, our goal is to guide you through the process with your emotions and your finances intact so you can move on with your life.
The goal of any divorce is to reach a fair resolution of all of the issues between the parties, such as:
- Achieving an equitable division of marital property. Equitable does not necessarily mean equal. Our lawyers have successfully obtained a greater than 50 percent share of marital assets for our client based on the facts of the case.
- Determining whether or not alimony should be awarded to one of the parties. In New Jersey alimony may be awarded based on factors such as the length of the marriage, the difference in earnings, the amount of separate property each has, and the lifestyle enjoyed during the marriage.
- Negotiating a parenting plan that is the best interests of the children. While many people assume that the mother will have primary residential custody of children, New Jersey law is gender neutral. Our lawyers have successfully obtained primary custody and expanded visitation rights for fathers.
- Determining child support. In New Jersey, child support is determined by a formula that considers the incomes of both parents and the number of children supported.
While most divorces are settled by negotiation or mediation, our lawyers are willing and able to take your case to trial if necessary to protect your property and your relationships.
Learn more about divorce:
The New Jersey Divorce Process
New Jersey's Children's Bill of Rights
Contact Our Attorneys
For more information or to set up a divorce consultation with a lawyer at Gebhardt & Kiefer, P.C., call 908-735-5161, toll free at 888-537-6642 or fill out the contact form on this site. With offices in Clinton and Bridgewater, our firm serves clients throughout central and northwestern New Jersey.
