Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP

"We're committed to helping New Jersey families, because we're one of them."

At Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP, our family law attorneys have the experience and resources to address and resolve your family's needs and legal concerns. Our practice is unique in its emphasis on complex financial matters, and issues beyond the traditional, such as cohabitation agreements, and dissolution of domestic partnerships and palimony, including for same sex couples. We are proud of our reputation for loyally and vigorously representing our clients in the successful resolution of their often sophisticated domestic relations matters, whether through litigation at trial or on appeal, or through mediation.

The depth and scope of services our practice offers places Riker Danzig at the forefront of family law matters in New Jersey. Our commitment to New Jersey families distinguishes us from other firms, contributing to our statewide reputation for excellence. Not only have we been practicing family law in New Jersey for decades, but our family law attorneys devote 100% of their time to family law. We have the advantage of offering the client a diverse hourly billing opportunity ranging from young attorneys with Family Part judicial clerkship experience to senior partners with over twenty-five years of experience in family law. Our diverse talents enable us to fully serve the unique needs of each individual client, while utilizing the resources only available at a large firm. The firm's full resources in trusts and estates, tax, appellate, corporate and real estate law, including the seasoned counsel of former New Jersey State Supreme Court Justices whose opinions have helped structure New Jersey's family law, lend strength to our integrated approach toward problem-solving.

We are also highly recognized for our contributions to New Jersey family law outside of the office. We have held positions on numerous New Jersey Supreme Court Committees and in Bar Association Sections, and are frequent authors and speakers on family law topics. Please feel free to browse the qualifications and background of our outstanding domestic relations attorneys.

Divorce

As attorneys focused on family law issues, we are sensitive to the needs of our clients and understand that every case is unique and must be approached individually. We work closely with our clients to achieve their particular goals, providing seasoned counsel in meeting present and future financial needs, and in resolving all issues concerning children, alimony, child support, medical coverage, education expenses, and equitable distribution of property. Our experience and knowledge of New Jersey divorce law allow us to confidently guide our clients through the legal process.

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Child Support 101: Questions and Answers for New Jersey Parents

Created On: 07/30/2010

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Recession Relief: When and How Can a Former Spouse Modify a Support Award in Today's Economy?

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Mediation or Arbitration?

Created On: 11/04/2009

Traditional litigation through the court system works for some people--but there are other options.

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