New Jersey Family Law Firm

Steven P. Monaghan is a New Jersey divorce lawyer, limiting his practice to divorce and family law in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Monaghan is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This designation by the Supreme Court is limited to attorneys who have demonstrated a substantial involvement in matrimonial trial matters, have an unblemished reputation as attested by judges and attorneys, have a substantial involvement in continuing education, and have passed a rigorous written examination on matrimonial law. Of the 80,214 attorneys licensed in New Jersey, only 114 have achieved this distinction. He is one of only 16 in Monmouth and Ocean Counties who holds this certification.  In 2006, Mr. Monaghan was named one of the Top Young Lawyers in New Jersey by SuperLawyers, Law & Politics and the publishers of the New Jersey Monthly magazine.

Mr. Monaghan’s divorce law practice includes all areas of divorce litigation, divorce mediation and collaborative law.  He handles all issues of divorce that fall within the New Jersey divorce law, including child custody, child support, alimony, property distribution and post-judgment modification applications. He is a trained divorce mediator who can assist couples in resolving matrimonial disputes without litigation, and he is also trained and practices in the area of collaborative law.  He serves the Court as both a mediator and an arbitrator for divorce cases.

A divorce is usually a difficult and painful matter, and the uncertainty created by lack of information only makes it more challenging. This site is designed to offer basic information regarding the laws governing New Jersey divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and property distribution in the State of New Jersey, and to provide related links to governmental and other web sites that can further assist you. In addition to this information, Mr. Monaghan also provides a free initial consultation for prospective clients. Please utilize the "Contact Us" feature to access information for scheduling an appointment, or call us at the above phone number to speak with a divorce attorney.

Importantly, please note that this site is not intended to offer any legal advice, and the information provided is only the most basic and general nature. Additionally, as the law in this area varies from state to state, the information provided only relates to the law as it exists in the State of New Jersey. This web site is no substitute for legal advice from a divorce attorney, and as with any complicated legal matter, you should seek the advice of a lawyer before making any decisions regarding your situation. Also, should you contact us via e-mail or otherwise, please note that by sending a communication there is no attorney-client relationship created, and you must take the necessary steps to retain our office for us to offer legal advice or take any action on your behalf.

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