New Jersey Divorce Lawyer

Help With Your Family Law Matters

The Law Offices of Steven P. Monaghan is committed to providing clients with the compassionate and experienced legal representation they need during the difficult time of a family crisis. Steven P. Monaghan exclusively practices family law. As one of a very limited number of certified Matrimonial Law Attorneys in New Jersey, Steve Monaghan has extensive experience in New Jersey family law. In addition to divorce, the firm handles post-judgment modifications, separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, and post-nuptial agreements. Additionally, the legal team takes on cases involving complex child custody, legal custody, physical custody, and joint custody cases, child support actions and domestic violence cases.

Mr. Monaghan's matrimonial law certification reflects his substantial involvement in matrimonial trial matters over the years, as well as having an unblemished reputation with judges and attorneys in the New Jersey courts. Mr. Monaghan has also been recognized as being an outstanding attorney by his peers. He has been included on the Super Lawyers list for New Jersey six times (Top Young Attorneys in New Jersey 2006, 2007, Top Attorneys in New Jersey 2009, 2010, 2011,2012). For more information and a complete listing of credentials for our lawyers, please see our attorney profile page.

Why should you hire a divorce lawyer from our firm?

Our firm is well aware that the uncertainty caused by the lack of information greatly increases the stress and trauma of a divorce or other family law matters. An important first step in the process is gathering initial information to understand the legal issues that are involved, as well as selecting the right attorney to assist you in this important transitional time in your life.

With this website, our office seeks to provide some basic information regarding divorce and family law in New Jersey. Such information is just a first step, and is no substitute for having a good divorce lawyer dedicated exclusively to family law matters assisting you in your case. Whether the resolution of your case requires litigation, mediation or collaborative law, you will find our attorneys have the skill and experience to find a fair and efficient resolution. Please see the feedback we have received from past clients to get a better sense of how we may be able to assist you in your case.

In addition to the information and educational pages provided here, our firm will also provide a free, initial consultation where you can meet with a New Jersey divorce attorney to speak directly about the particular issues that may be involved in your case. You will find that there are clear answers to the difficult questions you are facing.

How can a divorce lawyer help my case?

By having an experienced legal advocate on your side, you can breathe easier knowing that you will not be required to carry the entire case all on your own. The process surrounding divorce is extremely complex and without a knowledgeable attorney to walk you through the New Jersey divorce steps, you can be find that you are left frustrated and overwhelmed by the situation you are facing.

If you choose to work with the legal team at our firm, however, you can trust that you will be given the assistance that you deserve, from learning about what is considered grounds for divorce, to support with annulment. At our firm, we are also able to assist with issues relating to paternity, relocation (as well as how it can affect a holiday visitation schedule), protecting grandparents' rights, thorough aid with asset division, debt division and division of pension and retirement plans, as well as enforcement of orders and seeking the proper amount of alimony or palimony.

Best Interests of the Child

At our law firm, we strive to provide each family with the quality of legal representation that they need to successfully file for divorce. To take this a step further, we always keep the best interests of the child or children in mind. We understand that going through a divorce or separation with children involved can be one of the most complex situations. Not only will you be frustrated and emotionally confused, but your children may not understand what is happening. If it is clear that you are a better fit to retain custody of your children, or if your home is the most suitable place for a child to live, we will work diligently to push for custody in your favor. At such a vital time in your child's life, you should want the best for your child, even if that means joint custody. Click here to read more about the best interests of your child.

Experienced Family Law Attorney in New Jersey

We understand the struggles, complexities and difficulties that surround divorce and will therefore do everything that we can to provide cohesive, trustworthy legal assistance in every way that we can. Even in the more complex cases involving high net worth divorce and military divorce, we are able to provide effective guidance. This is not a situation in which you can treat your future lightly; you need to be confident that you are being represented by a heavyweight that will go the distance in their effort to protect you.

For issues such as child support, we can go above and beyond and offer the educated, knowledge advice to fully cover the issues by addressing such nuances as children's college expenses and above the guidelines child support. For victims of domestic violence, we can help with filing a spousal abuse-tort claim, and for those who are interested in learning more about adoption and emancipation, we can provide the comprehensive advice that they deserve.

To learn more about attorneys' fees, how we can help make it as affordable as possible and every way in which we can assist with your family law issues, contact us today! The sooner that you get our involvement, the sooner we can begin our fight for your desirable result.

Contact a New Jersey divorce lawyer for caring and experienced legal representation when facing a family law issue.

Our firm is proud to serve the residents of Red Bank and all throughout the surrounding communities.