Essex County, NJ Divorce Lawyer

We Can Help You File For Divorce Or Deal With Other Complex Legal Issues

Deciding whether to file for divorce can be a difficult decision. Even knowing what options are available and how the process works in Essex County and throughout New Jersey can be confusing. That’s why our Essex County divorce attorneys at Williams Law Group, LLC want to help.

Our legal team knows what to do because we have been doing this work for years in communities throughout Essex County. As a result, we can answer your questions and get right to work on your Essex County divorce case.

There are so many important decisions that need to be made when it comes to legal matters involving divorce. Each decision can have a significant impact on many people’s lives, including your own. We know what’s at stake. That’s why we’re here to help you through your divorce.

Divorce Cases We Handle In Essex County

Divorce cases in Essex County, New Jersey can involve a wide range of legal issues, including:

• Filing for divorce in the Family Division of the Superior Court in Essex County, which is located in Newark.
• Modifying or enforcing an existing divorce agreement.
• Child support-related issues, including requesting child support or modifying an existing child support agreement.
• Alimony-related issues, including requesting alimony or failure to pay alimony.
• Post-divorce disputes, which can cover a wide range and can quickly become very divisive between ex-spouses.

What To Expect When Filing For Divorce In Essex County

When you file for divorce in Essex County, the process starts with submitting a divorce complaint that states why you want to end your marriage. After that, your spouse will be served the papers and can respond. Both of you will then share financial information and other relevant documents.

Next, you will often try to negotiate agreements on child custody, support, and dividing property. If you can’t agree, your case may go to trial. A New Jersey Superior Court’s family court division judge (most likely in Newark in Essex County) will make the decisions. Throughout this process, having an experienced Essex County divorce attorney can help protect your interests and guide you through each step smoothly.

How Long Do Most Divorce Cases Take In Essex County?

Timelines can vary widely from one divorce to another. In general, most divorces in Essex County and throughout New Jersey often take 10 to 12 months to complete. However, how long your Essex County divorce will take could depend on many different factors, including:

• Whether you and your spouse agree about important divorce-related issues, such as child support, alimony or how to divide your financial assets.
• Whether a prenuptial agreement exists and if the agreement still applies to your current situation.
• If situations like domestic violence or drug abuse exist involving you or your spouse.
• Other extenuating circumstances, including if you and your spouse live in the same state or if your spouse cannot be located when you file for divorce.

Why Should I Hire Williams Law Group, LLC?

So many complicated legal issues can come up when dealing with divorce in Newark, East Orange, Irvington or another community in Essex County. And if you don’t carefully consider each important detail, you could end up not receiving the child support, alimony or other financial compensation you rightfully deserve after your divorce.

We know how high the stakes can be when it comes to divorce. That’s why people throughout Essex County routinely choose our law firm to help them file for divorce or deal with another important divorce-related legal issue.

Get the law firm that puts your needs first. Contact us and schedule an appointment at our Short Hills, New Jersey office with an Essex County divorce lawyer you can trust. We advocate for people’s rights throughout Essex County and across New Jersey.

Williams Law Group, LLC – we’re on your side.