Englewood, NJ Family Law Attorney

Hartstein & Hartstein

157 Engle Street Englewood, New Jersey 07631 USA

 (201) 567-8781
 (201) 567-7809

www.hart2hartlaw.com
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For over 25 years of experience, the law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein offer comprehensive legal services to clients throughout northern New Jersey and New York State. Attorneys David and Samuel Hartstein have established a formidable reputation among their peers for their effectiveness in resolving cases and their commitment to client goals.

Our attorneys will work closely with you to develop strategies tailored specifically to achieve your legal goals. We invest in our clients' success with experienced attorneys, dedicated legal staff, and a commitment to ensuring prompt, quality legal representation.

Our attorneys have the legal skills, experience, and resources that come from nearly 30 years of comprehensive, diversified practice representing clients in northern New Jersey and New York State in a number of different areas within the law. Our attorneys at Hartstein & Hartstein take pride in the personal attention and skilled representation they provide to all clients at all times.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Division of Assets, Misdiagnosis, Elder Abuse, Will Contests and Estate Litigation

Practice Areas Description

- Family Law

Persons with issues related to New Jersey family law will have strong emotions, both positive and negative, that must be accounted for when negotiating and litigating a timely and cost-effective resolution. At the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein, our Bergen County Family Law attorneys have spent the past 30 years addressing the real concerns of New Jersey residents while protecting their legal rights every step of the way.


- Separation

A separation in the state of New Jersey can involve a separation agreement or what is referred to as a "bed and board" separation. Separation agreements involve a contract between a husband and wife detailing how the division of assets, custody of children, alimony, and assignment of debt is to be handled prior to a divorce. Bed and board separations allow a couple to be economically divorced while still legally married. At Hartstein & Hartstein, our attorneys have the experience and resources needed to advise and represent clients regarding both kinds of separation. Since financial and legal considerations are involved in both, our lawyers review our client's financial and job situation in order to determine how best to protect their interests.


- Divorce

For more than 30 years, the New Jersey divorce attorneys at Hartstein & Hartstein have been helping people through the legal and emotional aspects of divorce, providing timely, cost-effective solutions that address the unique needs of our clients. At Hartstein & Hartstein we will always give you an honest assessment of your situation and your rights under the law, so that we can work together to achieve your goals. We offer clients the options of mediation, negotiation and litigation as methods to resolve issues that arise in New Jersey divorce cases.


- Complex Divorce

When a closely held business or a large amount of investments and assets are involved, a divorce can be quite complex. At Hartstein & Hartstein, our divorce attorneys assemble a team of experts in sorting through complicated financial, business, and tax issues. Consulting forensic accountants, tax experts, and investigators, we determine the true value of any business, property, assets or debt involved in a divorce. Our attorneys have the resources necessary to investigate earnings on investments in stocks and bonds, as well as any debt associated with business losses or the devaluation of property.


- Child Support & Custody

Disputes related to child custody, support and visitation are unquestionably the most emotional, acrimonious and hotly contested issues during the negotiation of a New Jersey divorce. At the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein, our Bergen County child custody lawyers have spent the past 30 years fashioning equitable and legally sound agreements related to child custody and support.


- Alimony

Typically, alimony is assigned in divorce cases where the earning potential between husband and wife is significantly different. In order to restore a measure of fairness and balance in divorce settlements, alimony is used as a means to ensure both parties are capable of maintaining a certain standard of living after their divorce. As such, spousal support is not punitive, nor should it be viewed as a "reward" to the spouse who receives it.


- Division of Assets

An important component of any divorce is the division of assets between husband and wife. Under New Jersey state law, any property or assets acquired over the course of a marriage are subject to division upon separation or dissolution of marriage. Consequently, any assets associated with retirement plans, real property, or investments are subject to division. At Hartstein & Hartstein, we work closely with clients in order to determine what assets are subject to division, protecting their rights and interests. Our lawyers consult accountants and financial experts when closely held businesses are involved in order to determine the true value of a company.


- Domestic Violence

If you have been physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend it's important to take legal action to protect yourself and your children. At the law office of Hartstein & Hartstein, our lawyers work closely with victims of domestic violence and spousal abuse. We take action immediately in obtaining a restraining order while providing clients with information regarding counseling and support services. In order to provide more time for our client to make arrangements for the safety of themselves and their children, we inform police when an abusive spouse or boyfriend is on parole. This ensures an abuser isn't released on his own recognizance and put back out on the street the next day.


- Adoption

Unlike many areas of New Jersey family law that result in disputes and acrimony, the prospect of adding a child to your family is a joyous event that requires the guidance of an experienced adoption attorney from the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein. We work closely with both parties to ensure that the adoption process in New Jersey is legally sound, runs smoothly and avoids errors that could result in litigation further down the road.


- Pre & Post-Marital Agreements

A prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement isn't simply a means for protecting your own interests in a marriage; it's also an effective planning tool for ensuring the interests of your children, business, or other family members are secured. Since New Jersey is an equitable property state, most property you bring into a marriage and any assets you earn during its duration are subject to division. That means whatever retirement funds you've accumulated, whatever real estate property you've purchased, as well as any furniture or heirlooms you intend to leave to a favorite nephew or sibling may be subject to division.


- Personal Injury / Wrongful Death

If you have been injured or a family member killed by the negligent actions of another person or organization, you have the legal rights to seek compensation from the negligent party and their insurance company for lost wages, medical bills, long-term care and punitive damages. Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys at the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein have spent the past 30 years successful negotiating and litigation personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits at all levels of the state and federal courts.


- Serious Injury/Catastrophic Injury

When a family member or loved one dies in an accident or suffers a serious injury in an accident, it is wise to consult an experienced and competent personal injury attorney to protect important legal rights and get the compensation you deserve for your loss. At Hartstein & Hartstein, our serious injury lawyers, have considerable experience litigating accidental death, wrongful death and serious injury cases in the New Jersey courts. Contact the firm to schedule a free evaluation of your case.


- Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you have been injured because of the negligence of another driver, you have a legal right to financial compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and expenses. If a loved one died because of the recklessness of a driver, or from the disregard for public safety shown by a railroad company, you have a right to compensation. At the Englewood law office of Hartstein & Hartstein our car accident attorneys have spent 30 years helping injured people and grieving families with personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in state and federal courts. We can help you.


- Estate Planning and Probate

Recent events have cast a spotlight on the need to create a will that clearly state your wishes for the distribution of your assets, the care of any minor children and instructions for medical care should you become incapacitated and unable to communicate. The Bergen County estate planning attorneys at the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein have more than 30 years of experience in the creation and review of estate plans and the negotiation and litigation of disputes related to New Jersey probate.


- Will Contests and Estate Litigation

While the process of probating an estate is often completed without problems, difficulties do arise. Problems could result from poor estate planning, the mishandling of the probate process, or the mismanagement of a trust fund. It could relate to a vaguely worded clause in a will. It could point to the financial abuse of a senior citizen prior to his or her death.


- Real Estate Law

For more than 30 years, the New Jersey real estate lawyers at Hartstein & Hartstein have been helping people throughout northern New Jersey and New York achieve their real estate goals. From first-time homebuyers closing on a dream home to business owners financing a new space, we're here to help your real estate transaction go smoothly from start to finish.


- Drunk Driving / DUI Defense

AVOID fines and fees, loss of your drivers' license, skyrocketing insurance rates, and a criminal record. If you've been pulled over for driving under the influence in Bergen County or across northern New Jersey, get immediate legal help. do not give statements to the police. Contact the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein. Our DUI defense lawyers have more than 30 years of trial experience protecting the legal rights of people charged with drunk driving and traffic violations.


- Traffic Violation Defense

AVOID fines and fees, insurance increases, and possible suspension of your drivers' license. If you've been pulled over for speeding, if you've have 1, 5, or 10 moving violations, if you received a traffic ticket for any traffic violation in New Jersey, you can fight it. We can help. Contact the Englewood law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein. For more than 30 years our New Jersey defense attorneys have been helping people protect their driving record and their drivers' license in New Jersey Municipal Court.


- Corporate Law

At the Englewood, NJ law offices of Hartstein & Hartstein, our New Jersey corporate lawyers offer turn-key services for commercial clients seeking to establish and operate a business enterprise in the state of New Jersey. Ours is a small but prestigious NJ law firm offering the services of general corporate counsel without the expensive retainers, high overhead and redundant layers of impersonal communication. After 30 years, we have come to value the long-term relationships we've developed with our clients, offering up-close and personal contact with our attorneys that enables us to clearly identify a client's goals, provide proactive planning and then quickly adjust to avoid disputes that would otherwise result in distracting litigation.

Attorneys

David S. Hartstein Attorney Family Law, Litigation, Real Estate

Samuel Hartstein Attorney Banking Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate

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