Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP

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

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Firm Overview

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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Main Office


One Speedwell Avenue
Morristown  NJ  07962

Phone
  • 973-538-0800
Fax
  • 973-538-1984

Other Offices


  • 50 West State Street, Suite 1010
    Trenton,  NJ  08608

Jan L. Bernstein

Jan L. Bernstein, a partner in the Firm, serves as Chair of the Family Law Group
and a member of the Executive Committee. Jan has dedicated herself to the
successful representation of family law clients and the development of strong
client relationships. She is renowned for finding creative solutions for people
to resolve their family law disputes. Her newest initiative is the launch of a
mediation and arbitration program in which family lawyers from Riker Danzig will
work in gender neutral teams to resolve disputes. These Panels provide an option
for clients to have a fair, efficient, and private setting to serve their family
law needs.


After graduating from Rutgers Law School, Jan has been appointed to five NJ
Supreme Court Committees, including the Judicial Performance Committee, on which
she currently serves. In addition, she served on the Judicial and Prosecutorial
Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association, is past Chair of the Women’s
Rights Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and was a member of the
Editorial Board of the New Jersey Lawyer Magazine, and the Board of
Directors of the New Jersey Lawyer newspaper. Jan has spoken at
conferences and seminars on the topics of family law and gender issues. She also
has had several articles published in the New Jersey Family Lawyer, as
well as other publications. One of her articles is cited in NJ Statutes
Annotated, entitled “Moving On After Moving In: The Case for Including Unmarried
Partners in New Jersey Family Law.” She has been elected a life member of The
National Registry of Who’s Who
(pub. 2000 Ed.), Strathmore’s Who’s
Who
(pub. 2000-2001 Ed.), and Marquis’ Who’s Who in American Law
(pub. 2000 Ed.) Best Lawyers in America® has named her one of the leading
family law attorneys in New Jersey and Law & Politics magazine named
her one of New Jersey's "Super Lawyers."


Jan is also very involved at her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.
She is an Associate Trustee of the University, appointed by the University
President as a member of the Trustee Council of Penn Women and is a former
member of the Board of Athletic Advisors. Jan was captain of the tennis team in
her sophomore, junior, and senior years at the University of Pennsylvania. She
was inducted into the University of Pennsylvania Tennis Hall Of Fame in its
inaugural class, and also was inducted into the Tenafly High School Athletic
Hall Of Fame in October 2005. She received the Fathers Trophy her senior year at
the University of Pennsylvania for the outstanding female scholar-athlete of the
University.


Jan is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Section
and the Morris County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee.

Articles Written

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

Created On: 11/04/2009

In these ever-changing and increasingly uncertain economic times, many people are experiencing a change in their financial circumstances which may require a re-examination of their support...

Parenting Coordinators and Your Family

Created On: 01/21/2009

In high-conflict divorces involving children, one or both parents often return to court for post-divorce parenting disputes either before or after a divorce judgment is entered. Although the court system...

Pendente Lite (Temporary) Alimony in New Jersey

Created On: 01/21/2009

If you’re going through a divorce in New Jersey, you probably have a few questions about alimony (also referred to as "spousal support" or "maintenance"). The financial details of maintaining monthly living expenses can be overwhelming when you're making your way through a divorce.

Prepare Yourself: Pre-Marital and Pre-Cohabitation Agreements

Created On: 01/21/2009

For many, dissolving a marriage or ending a cohabitive relationship can be the most difficult event in a person's life. Not only is there an emotional impact on all parties involved but, oftentimes, unraveling...

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