Divorce & Family Law Attorney Somerset County NJ

Law Offices of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC

1256 Route 202/206 North Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 USA

 (908) 333-4198

www.weitzmanlaw.com
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Law Firm Overview

The Law Firm of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is devoted to accommodate excellence representation at affordable costs to those committed in a divorce or other family law related matter in the Somerset Country region. Capable and confident are two words that described attorney Leonard A. Weitzman. These attribute have shaped Mr. Weitzman’s family law practice for over two and half decade. We also regularly services clients in the surrounding regions, including Morris, Hunterdon, Union and Middlesex countries.

We are committing to work firmly with the people we serve to understand their individual situations and provide applicable legal solution. I acknowledge my responsibility as your attorney an entrustment rather than entitlement. Even if I’m able to help you come up a divorce settlement amicably or am representing you vigorously in court, you may entrust on my experience capability and proficiency. This experience has exposed me virtually every aspect of family law, including divorce, spousal support, and alimony, child support, assets protection.

In spite of best objectives and the yearning to accomplished, all through the process. I provide an empathetic ear and supportive advice while at all times keeping them informed as to the status and improvement of their case. Make certain you are supported by a trial attorney who has the drive and tenacity you need to assure your voice is heard and that your rights are absolutely protected.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Forensic Accountants, Hidden Assets and Fraud, High-Asset Divorce, Property Settlement, Child Relocation, Mediation

Practice Areas Description

-Divorce Settlement

I am proud that many of my new divorce and family law clients are referrals from past clients who were satisfied with the manner in which I handled their cases. These past clients have told their friends to contact the Law Offices of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC because they recognize my ability to effectively support an individual and navigate through the complicated and stressful process of a divorce.


-Property Settlement

401(k) plans. Credit card debt. Business ownership. College loans. Commercial property. IRAs. Tax penalties. Personal Loans. Savings accounts. When your assets are of a significant value and you are getting a divorce, you need an attorney who can address financial matters confidently, efficiently, prudently.


-High-Asset Divorce

Equitable distribution in New Jersey generally includes division of all assets acquired during the course of the marriage, regardless of whose name those assets are "titled." There are certain exceptions, such as inherited property. For those involved in high-asset divorce cases where substantial assets were acquired during the marriage, the timing of the filing for divorce, as well as the ultimate entry of a judgment of divorce, may greatly affect the distribution of those assets.


- Alimony

How much will I receive in alimony? How much will I have to pay? How will my current economic lifestyle change? How will I be able to afford to live? You no doubt have a number of questions such as these if you are contemplating a divorce. At the Law Offices of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC, I work to set realistic expectations so that you have the answers to these and other questions. Find out how I may assist you with the determination of alimony or spousal support and maintenance.


-Hidden Assets and Fraud

In a perfect world, both parties in a divorce situation with substantial assets would be completely transparent and forthcoming about their wealth. However, more often than not this is unfortunately not the case. Even if you are not suspicious at this time regarding your spouse's assets, you should at least make a full legal inquiry in order to compel full disclosure of any hidden income, benefits, money, business or other property your spouse may have. This will insure that you receive everything the law provides for you in a divorce.


-Initial Divorce Consultation

The initial divorce consultation is a critical event in the overall divorce process. It presents an opportunity for you to not only gather accurate information, but for you to also assess the attorney you are meeting to help you decide whether you and that attorney can work together in a professional fashion so that your legal rights will be fully protected. When meeting with an attorney for the first time, you should consider how you feel about that attorney. Does he or she appear knowledgeable and confident? Does the attorney communicate well? How long has that attorney been practicing? Is the attorney's practice focused on family law? Has that attorney been recognized by his or her peers for professional achievement? Are you comfortable in the attorney's office? Does the staff treat you well? Remember that the attorney represents you in negotiations with other attorneys, and in court before a judge. You should be asking yourself whether this is a person that you want by your side protecting your interests as you go through the divorce process.


-Forensic Accountants

The use of forensic accountants in high-asset divorce cases is common. Two situations frequently present themselves to the family law attorney.
One is where a spouse has little knowledge of the value of the business of the other spouse. In such situations, the use of a skilled forensic accountant may uncover substantial deferred income or assets that can be subject to distribution in the matrimonial case.


-Child Custody

Ask any parent what their central concern is as they consider or go through a divorce and the vast majority will say, "the children." At the Law Offices of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC, I am also deeply concerned about the ways that divorce affects children. The child custody and visitation services I provide are focused on acting in the best interest of my clients and their children.


-Domestic Violence

Laws regarding domestic violence have been set up to protect victims of abuse. Because violence in the home can lead to serious injury or even death, these laws were designed to minimize the risks and remove the threat of danger from a potential victim.


-Child Support

Every parent has the obligation to support his or her children. In principle, the vast majority of parents agree with that statement and have no reservations about paying child support. In practice, there are many stress points in the determination of child support and its interplay with other aspects of the relationship between parents.


-College Tuition

In addition to child support payments, parents are also interested in knowing who is going to pay for their child's college tuition, how much they will have to pay and for how long. This issue varies state by state; however, New Jersey caselaw has developed into a general rule. While every case is different, by and large college tuition in New Jersey is a recognized obligation above and beyond child support that divorced parents will be compelled to pay. .


- Child Relocation

In New Jersey, a parent cannot move a child from the State without written permission of the other parent or permission of the Court. When a job or other event presents an opportunity to move out of state, there are many matters to consider. At the Law Offices of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC in Bridgewater, New Jersey, I provide modification and relocation services to divorced parents facing changes that affect the terms of their custody or visitation determinations


-Domestic Partnerships

The Law Offices of Leonard A. Weitzman, LLC in Bridgewater, New Jersey, works to serve the needs of traditional and nontraditional families in the communities that make up Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, Hunterdon and Union counties. Too often, traditional family law practices fail to address the growing needs of the gay and lesbian communities in our state.


-Trusts and Estates

Family law lawyers are often called upon to evaluate trusts and estates in a matrimonial setting. Parties often seek to protect either inherited assets from an estate, or existing assets in the form of a trust from potential matrimonial litigation.

-Mediation

I can also be of assistance to you if you are searching for a divorce mediator. Mediation is a process where both parties meet with a trained individual to attempt to resolve and settle differences instead of actively litigating those issues. In such cases, the mediator does not represent either party, but instead works with both parties to facilitate a settlement. Mediation can be much less expensive than a fully litigated divorce, and much less stressful.

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