New Jersey Family Lawyers On Your Side

OUR TEAM, ON YOUR SIDE

To give you a “tip of the iceberg” overview of our team, Partner, Patricia A. Dulinski has more than 18 years’ experience practicing Family Law and has been voted by Best Lawyers for Families Reader’ Choice from 2017 to 2019. Counsel, April Katz Israeli has over 25 years of experience in Divorce and Family Law, April is also a Court Appointed Mediator in NJ. Senior Associate, Victoria D. Miranda has been helping families across the state of New Jersey by defending parents against the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Associate Attorney, Melissa R. Barrella has over 3 years of experience dealing with Family Law, Appeals and DCPP Cases. Victoria and Melissa have been voted Best Lawyers for Families in 2018 & 2019. Associate Attorney, Laurie J. Madziar has been practicing Family Law for 14 years and Adoptions for 11 years, Laurie is also one of our speakers at our Monthly Divorce Education Classes. Associate Attorney, Arij H. Syed has 4 years’ experience with Adoptions and other practice areas, however, his passion is for Matrimonial, Domestic Violence and Post-Judgment Issues.

Office Administrator, Judy L. Sotardi, Esq. has 15 years’ experience managing law firms. Marketing Assistant, Lianna M. Rivera has over 5 years’ experience working with Intake/Sales Departments and Marketing for the Firm. Our Director of Client Engagement brings nearly a decade of Sales experience to the firm and is devoted to connecting clients to their attorneys. Our Paralegals, Jasmine Diaz, and Taylor Mitchell help our attorneys with casework and customer service to our clients. Rounding out this exemplary team are: Client Intake Ryan Murphy, Filing Clerk Jenny Ventura, and Receptionist/Legal Assistant Jocselyn Rodriguez.

PRACTICE AREAS

The Williams Law Group is a boutique law firm; we have the skill set and the experience which allows us to handle a wide variety of matrimonial and family disputes. As an experienced professional in the field of New Jersey family law, Allison C. Williams and the Williams Law Group handles a wide variety of issues.

While many other law firms “dabble” in family law, we do not. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of New Jersey family law, as well as a host of resources to provide each client with quality, personalized representation. The attorneys at the Williams Law Group have extensive education and training in family law issues, and we make a point to continue our education, staying current with new legislation and industry developments which could have bearing on your family law issue.

Matrimonial Law

Those who find themselves needing a matrimonial attorney are often embroiled in situations involving tensions, anxiety—even hostility and anger. It is at this juncture that a calm, knowledgeable, positive influence on the situation is crucial. The Williams Law Group will offer an honest assessment of your case, and always provide personal attention to the specific facts of your case, as well as strong representation when you need it most. Perhaps you are in the midst of a contentious divorce, a high net-worth divorce, a divorce which includes domestic violence, or you are concerned about asset division. You may need help with a legal separation, or be interested in learning more about a collaborative divorce. Perhaps you have decided you want your marriage annulled, or you are concerned about an alimony issue. Whatever your family law issue may be, the Williams Law Group can help. We understand that divorce can bring upheaval to your life, as well as emotional turmoil, and we believe we can help make this difficult time easier for you.

• Divorce
• Marriage Annulment
• Alimony
• Business Valuations
• Executive Compensation
• Asset Division
• Collaborative Divorce
• Debt Allocation
• Child Custody
• Interstate Child Custody (UCCJEA)
• Post-Judgment Enforcement of Court Orders
• Post-Judgment Modification of Court Orders
• Divorce Mediation
• Parenting Time (Visitation)
• Child Support
• Interstate Child Support (UIFSA)
• Domestic Violence
• Grandparent Visitation
• Prenuptial Agreement
• Guardianship
• Name Change

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Child Abuse

The Williams Law Group has a statewide reputation for its experience in DYFS (DCPP) Law, and, in fact, Allison Williams in nationally known as the “DYFS Diva,” appearing multiple times on New 12 and the Katie Couric show as an experienced professional in her field. Although the Division of Youth and Family Services is now known as the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), what has not changed are the complexities which are often involved in dealing with the agency. The attorneys at the Williams Law Group work hard to achieve the best possible outcome in cases involving children, ensuring our clients are in possession of all pertinent records, and working hard to help our clients help us protect their children and their parental rights.

• DYFS/DCPP Investigation
• DYFS/DCPP in Court
• DYFS/DCPP Agency Appeal
• DYFS/DCPP Appeals in Appellate Division
• Kinship Legal Guardianship
• Foster Parent Rights
• Rights of Relatives in DYFS/DCPP Cases
• Termination of Parental Rights Defense
• Termination of Parental Rights Mediation
• Identified Surrenders
• General Surrenders
• Sibling Visitation
• ICPC – Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Issues

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HOW THE WILLIAMS LAW GROUP CAN HELP

If you currently have a family law issue, we know how difficult it can be to choose an attorney. We want to discuss your case with you, standing by your side during this turbulent time. We are skilled negotiators and aggressive litigators as the situation dictates. We will communicate with you, and fight to make sure your voice is heard, from the start of your case to the conclusion. Contact the Williams Law Group today at (908) 810-1083.