New Jersey Family Law Attorneys Serving Monmouth County

Over Six Decades of Combined Experience for Monmouth County Families

Family concerns can involve marriage, children, household finances, safety or existing court orders. We begin by learning about the immediate issue, the people affected and the documents that may matter to your case.

At Law Offices of Steven P. Monaghan, LLC, our lawyers bring over six decades of combined experience to complex family matters. Whether your case requires litigation, mediation or collaborative law, our family lawyers can help you evaluate the legal path that fits your circumstances.

Start with a Free Initial Consultation

At this early stage, you may have questions about your rights, options and next steps. Our family law attorneys in Red Bank, NJ, can provide private guidance based on your circumstances.

Contact us or call (732) 624-6343 for a free, private consultation. We are located in Red Bank, NJ, and serve clients throughout Monmouth County.

A Legal Strategy Built Around Your Circumstances

From your first contact with us, we take the time to learn about you, your family and your circumstances before developing a legal strategy tailored to your case. We explain the process and your options so you can make informed decisions as the case moves forward.

We resolve family matters through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and litigation when appropriate. Steven Monaghan is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a matrimonial law attorney and has been appointed by courts or selected by attorneys to mediate high-conflict family-law matters more than 600 times. He has also served as a guardian ad litem, a court-appointed representative for a child’s interests, in custody cases and as a parenting coordinator.

What Are the Issues Involved in Your Family Law Case?

Our New Jersey family lawyers handle matters involving:

• Divorce: We guide clients through the divorce process, including issues related to property division, alimony and child custody.
• Child Custody: We assist with determining custodial arrangements for children, including legal and physical custody and parenting time.
• Domestic Violence: We represent individuals seeking restraining orders and those responding to domestic violence allegations.
• Child Support: We assist with determining the appropriate level of child support and resolving related disputes.
• Alimony: We advise clients on the state’s alimony laws and represent them in court when necessary.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: We assist with agreements that address property, assets and other terms before or after marriage.

Existing orders can also raise questions about post-judgment modification or enforcement, which means asking the court to change or carry out an order.

Family Law Process in Monmouth County

Family matters can move through the Family Division at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, or they may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or arbitration. The appropriate path depends on the dispute and the facts presented.

A case may involve pleadings, financial disclosures, conferences, settlement efforts, motions, hearings or trial. Mediation and collaborative law focus on reaching a negotiated agreement, while litigation places disputed issues before the court for decision. Steven Monaghan has also served as an Intensive Settlement Panelist and arbitrator in matrimonial matters.

Divorce & Other Family Law Matters

Divorce often requires decisions about property and asset division, alimony, child support and child custody. We also handle family matters that don’t involve ending a marriage, including domestic violence proceedings and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. In domestic violence cases, we represent people seeking restraining orders and those facing accusations.

If you need guidance on divorce or another family law matter, Contact our Monmouth County family law attorneys at (732) 624-6343 to schedule a free initial consultation. From our Red Bank office, we serve clients throughout Monmouth County.