Family Law

New Jersey Family Law Attorneys

The Law Offices of Robin T. Wernik
34 Village Court
Hazlet, New Jersey 07730
732-888-3338

Divorce and other family law matters often involve extremely personal issues that must be dealt with in a legal environment. At the Law Offices of Robin T. Wernik in Hazlet, New Jersey, we are family lawyers who provide you with personal attention and compassionate guidance through these sensitive matters. Contact our family law office to speak with an experienced family lawyer.

Our New Jersey family law practice includes the following:

• Divorce/marriage dissolutions
• Civil unions and domestic partnerships
• Child custody, visitation and child support
• Grandparent rights
• Alimony/spousal support
• Adoptions
• Domestic violence
• Premarital agreements
• Paternity
• Wills and Trusts
• Other family law disputes

Family Mediation and Settlement versus Litigation

When an issue is rife with emotion, frustration or even anger, rational thought does not always control decision making. The goal in resolving a divorce or support-related issue is to make reasonable and rational decisions that are in your best interests and the best interests of your children. As experienced family lawyers, we encourage our clients to try and work out their issues in an environment that promotes settlement. We will conduct a thorough evaluation of your family's assets and debts in order to negotiate a fair settlement.

Litigation can be time-consuming and expensive. Perhaps more importantly, it takes control of the situation away from the people who truly understand the situation. Essentially, you are placing important decisions about your future in the hands of the judge. By resolving your divorce, support matters and other family law disputes outside of the courtroom, you are establishing the parameters of the discussions, putting all issues on the table and discussing resolutions in an open environment. The greatest benefit of this is not just saving money and time, but facilitating positive post-marital relationships and ensuring that your children's best interests come first.

Dedicated to Your Needs and the Needs of Your Family

If settlement or mediation does not serve your best interests, you can rest assured that your case is still in good hands. We have a high success rate in court. As your family law attorney and legal advocate, we will represent you in the courtroom if that is the best way to resolve the matter. At the Law Offices of Robin T. Wernik, we do not shy away from litigation when it is in the best interests of clients. We will prepare your case for trial with creative and effective strategies and strict attention to detail.

Successful Family Law Attorney

As a child support and custody attorney, our success in the courtroom includes a high-profile case decided by the New Jersey Supreme Court V.C. v. M.J.B., 163 NJ 200 which brought us national recognition. The case involved a same-sex couple in which one partner was seeking visitation rights with children born to her partner during the relationship. After the two ended their relationship, the biological mother refused to agree to visitation by her former partner. The Justices ruled that third parties living in familial circumstances with a child cannot have their bond terminated by the biological parent if they are a "psychological parent." Our client's parental rights were protected.

Contact Us for Resolution-Oriented Representation

In your family law matter, we will provide detail-oriented representation based on your needs. Our goal is to solve your family and marital problems to your advantage. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact our family law attorneys.

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View our Family Law Center for a more detailed discussion on family law topics, such as adoption, child custody, visitation, alimony and child support.

The Law Offices of Robin T. Wernik serves clients throughout New Jersey, including Asbury Park, Brick, Colts Neck, Edison, Freehold, Hazlet, Highland Park, Holmdel, Howell, Matawan, Middletown, Neptune, Lakewood, Lincroft, Long Branch, Middlesex, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Point Pleasant, Red Bank, Sayreville, Toms River, Woodbridge, Middlesex County, Monmouth County and Ocean County.