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Emerson Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

The Law Offices of James C. Zimmermann

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  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Providing Legal Solutions in Sussex, Passaic and Bergen counties since 1991.

  • Divorce LawyersBankruptcy, Bankruptcy Arbitration, and 313 more

James C. Zimmermann
Divorce Lawyer
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O’Cathain Law Group

4.2
19 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Family Law is the backbone of our business.We understand that your family is unique – and that the best result for another family is not the best result for your family.We handle... Read More

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Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich
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Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.

4.9
57 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Disability Attorneys Fighting For Your Disability and Life Insurance. Call for a FREE Consultation Today! Offices in NY & NJ.

  • Divorce LawyersDisability Claims, UNUM Claims, and 4 more

Joseph Russo
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Keaveney Legal Group

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  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers

  • Keaveney Legal Group is a New Jersey & Pennsylvania-based professional law firm that aggressively defends consumers, professionals and homeowners who are facing legal issues in the... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersStop Foreclosure Proceedings, Loan Modifications, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

Warren Levy
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Russo Petrullo Law Group

4.1
33 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • With over 33 years of legal experience, our attorneys are ready to fight for you! Call us today and schedule your free legal consultation!

  • Divorce LawyersMediation, Custody/Visitation, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Toni Ann Russo Esq.
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Atkins, Tafuri, Minassian, D'Amato, Beane & Miller, P.A.

4.8
20 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Atkins, Tafuri, Minassian, D'Amato, Beane & Miller, P.A. takes pride in offering top-tier legal services, as highlighted by our AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Our firm has a... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Criminal Defense, and 13 more

Stephen J. McNamara
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Brach Eichler LLC

4.6
121 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 104 lawyers2 awards

  • A multidisciplinary law firm with more than 55 years practicing law, we are ready to meet virtually any legal services need. Our attorneys are dedicated to delivering outstanding... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersPersonal Injury, Labor and Employment, and 5 more

Roshni Patel
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Murano & Roth, LLC

4.9
62 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • We believe that legal representation is as much about our relationship with you as it is about fighting for your rights.

  • Divorce LawyersBankruptcy, Personal Injury, and 48 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jason Roth
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Law Offices Charles A. Gruen

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Attorney At Law

  • Divorce LawyersGeneral Practice, Litigation, and 21 more

Charles A. Gruen
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Mueller Haberman Law Group

4.5
1 Review

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • The Mueller Haberman Law Group provides counsel and advocacy to emerging and established corporations, families and individuals throughout New Jersey and New York. 551-355-5545

  • Divorce LawyersBusiness Law, Corporate Law, and 9 more

Neda Mohebbi Esq.
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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

4.7
220 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers4 awards

  • Trusted authorities on New Jersey Divorce and Family Law. Guidance and experience that you can rely upon.

  • Divorce LawyersDivorce Mediation, Family Law, and 86 more

Bari Zell Weinberger
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Laterra & Hodge, LLC

5.0
33 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • At Laterra & Hodge, LLC, our divorce attorneys recognize the stress and frustration which so often accompanies family conflict. The incredible sense of betrayal and fear of... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Alimony, and 11 more

Jeffrey Hodge
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CHOI LAW FIRM

4.9
34 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Family Law, Estate Planning, and Commercial Litigation Law Firm serving Northern New Jersey and New York City with over 90 years experience. Dedication and loyalty from attorneys... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersCommercial Litigation, Criminal Law, and 47 more

John Avery
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Strasser & Associates, P.C. A Professional Corporation

4.2
6 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Strasser & Associates, P.C., is a general practice law firm serving individuals and business clients state wide.

  • Divorce LawyersGeneral Practice, Federal Practice, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

Conrad M. Olear
Senior Associate
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Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb LLC

4.4
97 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 33 lawyers3 awards

  • At the most difficult and emotionally taxing time in one's life, you need a firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of matrimonial law. A firm that will pay attention to... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Equitable Distribution, and 35 more

John Patti
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Law Offices of Perez and Bonomo, LLC

5.0
90 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Experienced North Jersey Firm Handles Bankruptcies and Family Issues

  • Divorce LawyersWorkers Compensation, Trip and Falls, and 8 more

Aileen Perez-Gjikova
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Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.

4.8
31 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • Effectively Representing Employees & Entrepreneurs

  • Divorce LawyersAge Discrimination in Employment, Americans With Disabilities Act, and 50 more

Eugenie F. Temmler
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Laufer, Dalena, Jensen Bradley & Doran, LLC

4.8
47 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Laufer, Dalena, Jensen, Bradley & Doran, LLC, is one of the most established family law firms in northern New Jersey and has experience handling family law and divorce issues using... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Domestic Violence, and 35 more

Christine M. Dalena Esq.
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Patrick J. Jennings

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A Top Rated Business Litigation and Criminal Defense Boutique

  • Divorce LawyersAdministrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and 49 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Patrick J. Jennings
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Dreifuss Bonacci & Parker, PC

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • A Firm Dedicated to Serving the Needs of our Clients

  • Divorce LawyersGeneral Practice, Trial Practice, and 11 more

Paul H. Mandal
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Houghton Delaney PC

4.7
11 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Attending personally to the legal needs of individuals, families and small businesses for over 27 years.

  • Divorce LawyersPersonal Injury, Construction Accidents, and 19 more

  • Free Consultation

Katherine G. Houghton
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Townsend, Tomaio, Newmark & Clancy, LLC

4.3
100 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers4 awards

  • Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C., is one of the largest family law practices in New Jersey. Our firm is equipped to handle small cases cost-effectively, but we have the resources... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersDivision of Assets, Business Property and Investment Valuation, and 109 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Paul H. Townsend Esq.
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Leopold Law, LLC

4.9
60 Reviews

  • Serving Emerson, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced And Aggressive Lawyers You Can Trust. Ready to Serve you with Integrity and Respect. Free Consultation

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Paternity, and 28 more

Howard B. Leopold
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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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Edward Jay Zohn
Answered by attorney Edward Jay Zohn (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Zohn & Zohn, L.L.P.
You must file a motion to modify judgment under NJ Court Rule 4:50-1. This may or may not be successful, depending on what you seek to change. Edward Zohn, Attornet at Law, 908.791.0312.
You must file a motion to modify judgment under NJ Court Rule 4:50-1. This may or may not be successful, depending on what you seek to change. Edward Zohn, Attornet at Law, 908.791.0312.
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For an ncontested divorce, what happens if I do not file a pettition response?

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Answered by attorney Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
In order for your divorce to be uncontested, there must be a petition, an agreement, and an answer to the petition. If you do not file the answer to the petition, it will be a contested divorce. So, by not filing what you can a response petition petition, you will defeat the purpose of being able to file an uncontested proceeding.
In order for your divorce to be uncontested, there must be a petition, an agreement, and an answer to the petition. If you do not file the answer to the petition, it will be a contested divorce. So, by not filing what you can a response petition petition, you will defeat the purpose of being able to file an uncontested proceeding.
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Is Joint Ownership Of House After Divorce Practical? Common? Under Circumstances Indicated Below?

Richard Scott Diamond
Answered by attorney Richard Scott Diamond (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Diamond & Diamond, P.A.
In divorce settings ( outside of the courthouse) there are a million alternate ways to resolve support, asset division, and parenting time issues in divorce settings, including settings where one spouse "defers on his equity interest" in the asset for a period of time because of the children. The difficulty is working out the terms to ensure its success. To draft language to address this type of setting should take a family law attorney about 4 - 5 pages since we need to determine if the mortgage payment is going to be paid as part of the alimony and/or child support obligation, whether the mortgage payment is going to be shared equally or in a different ratio; what happens if one party defaults in his / her payments; who pays for routine maintenance and routine repairs or whether they get shared; who pays for extraordinary type repairs or are they shared; what happens if your spouse starts living with a guy in the house, does that trigger a sale or buy out; who gets credit for the mortgage pay down or is that shared; what is the triggering event for the sale or buy out; how do you determine the market value for its sale or buy out; what is the timeframe for a sale or buy out once the triggering event occurs; if there is going to be a buyout, how is the mortigage handled and what is the timeframe for the refience of same to occur; if there are any tax benefits for the mortigage interest and / or the real estate taxes, are they shared equally or in a different ratio; and how do you and she recalucualte each parties share of the expenses in the event of a material change in circumstnace setting. These are simply a few of the questions that a family law attorney would be addressing in drafting a settlement agreement. If these terms are not addressed and not clarified, then you have created a black hole setting or a nightmare for a court if a dispute takes place in the future over any or all of these issues. The fact that you and your spouse are getting along now has nothing to do with the future or how each of you will feel about these issues later. And, if these issues are not clarified now, how can a judge figure out what you and your spouse intended to do with each of these issues. 
In divorce settings ( outside of the courthouse) there are a million alternate ways to resolve support, asset division, and parenting time issues in divorce settings, including settings where one spouse "defers on his equity interest" in the asset for a period of time because of the children. The difficulty is working out the terms to ensure its success. To draft language to address this type of setting should take a family law attorney about 4 - 5 pages since we need to determine if the mortgage payment is going to be paid as part of the alimony and/or child support obligation, whether the mortgage payment is going to be shared equally or in a different ratio; what happens if one party defaults in his / her payments; who pays for routine maintenance and routine repairs or whether they get shared; who pays for extraordinary type repairs or are they shared; what happens if your spouse starts living with a guy in the house, does that trigger a sale or buy out; who gets credit for the mortgage pay down or is that shared; what is the triggering event for the sale or buy out; how do you determine the market value for its sale or buy out; what is the timeframe for a sale or buy out once the triggering event occurs; if there is going to be a buyout, how is the mortigage handled and what is the timeframe for the refience of same to occur; if there are any tax benefits for the mortigage interest and / or the real estate taxes, are they shared equally or in a different ratio; and how do you and she recalucualte each parties share of the expenses in the event of a material change in circumstnace setting. These are simply a few of the questions that a family law attorney would be addressing in drafting a settlement agreement. If these terms are not addressed and not clarified, then you have created a black hole setting or a nightmare for a court if a dispute takes place in the future over any or all of these issues. The fact that you and your spouse are getting along now has nothing to do with the future or how each of you will feel about these issues later. And, if these issues are not clarified now, how can a judge figure out what you and your spouse intended to do with each of these issues. 
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