New Jersey’s Divorce
& Family Law Firm

We serve clients throughout New Jersey from our centrally located offices in Watchung, Somerset County and Red Bank, Monmouth County. 

We have one goal … to lead clients through the emotional journey of divorce and related matters to a desired outcome and a better place.

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Jeralyn Lawrence

Divorce Attorney Jeralyn Lawrence

Jeralyn Lawrence

Jeralyn Lawrence is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney who devotes her practice to matrimonial, divorce, and family law, and is a trained collaborative lawyer, divorce mediator and arbitrator.

"Our firm is built on three core principles - serving each client in a compassionate, strategic and efficient manner. We guide our clients through their matters with the shared goal of navigating some of life's worst moments."

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Divorce and executive compensation

How Executive Compensation Complicates Divorce Settlements During a recent survey, more than 35% of divorcees cited finances as the primary friction point in the marriage. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers further found that divorce rates are higher among high earners than the average American and that divorce rates actually rise during periods of economic…

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Jeralyn Lawrence Quoted in the Reuters Article “‘A profession in crisis.’ NJ report latest to highlight lawyer mental health problems.”

Jeralyn Lawrence was quoted in the Reuters Article ‘A profession in crisis.’ NJ report latest to highlight attorney mental health problems. “We are a profession in crisis,” said New Jersey State Bar Immediate Past President Jeralyn Lawrence. Read the full article here.

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How to Address Power Imbalances in Family Law Mediation and Arbitration

Dealing With Power Imbalances in Family Law Disputes In New Jersey and throughout the nation, many family lawyers prefer mediation over litigation as a means to resolve family law disputes. Negotiated agreements allow for self-determination, and statistics show that mediated agreements are less expensive than litigation, much more likely to satisfy both parties’ disputes and…

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Leaving An Abusive Relationship

Steps to Take When Leaving an Abusive Relationship Some studies have shown that intimate partner violence (IPV) accounts for more than 15% of all violent crime in the United States. IPV is not limited to physical abuse but extends to psychological, sexual, and financial harm as well. Leaving the relationship is the best solution for…

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Jeralyn Lawrence, Esq. Makes her Third Supreme Court Appearance on Behalf of NJSBA

  Jeralyn Lawrence, Esq. made her third appearance before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Her argument in the Cardali v. Cardali case on behalf of the NJSBA focused on the need for clarity and uniformity in how requests for modification of alimony based on cohabitation are addressed by the courts. This case is particularly important…

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The Advantage Of Using An Attorney Who Is Also A Certified Mediator

How to Select a Divorce Mediator The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey recently made the stunning decision to suspend most civil and divorce trials due to judicial seat vacancies and in order to prioritize criminal cases. That announcement has left many estranged couples in the state wondering if they can still…

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