Morristown
Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in Morristown, New Jersey
Divorce can take an emotional, physical, monetary, legal, psychological and spiritual toll on you and your family. During this difficult and traumatic time, you need a New Jersey law firm who will work tirelessly for you and your children while tackling the pertinent issues of divorce such as custody, spousal support, child support and division of property. If you are considering a divorce or family law matter in Morris County, please call Helfand & Associates at (973) 428 0800 for a free consultation with one of our lawyers. We have extensive experience practicing family and matrimonial law in Morris County, New Jersey.
Law Practice Concentrating on Divorce and Family Law
Whether you are involved in an amicable divorce, an uncontested divorce or a complex, high net worth contested divorce that requires extensive litigation, the Morris County, New Jersey divorce and family law attorneys at Helfand & Associates will be there for you throughout the process. Our attorneys are highly skilled at settling matters through creative negotiations, mediation or alternative dispute resolution. However, if necessary, we stand ready to litigate on your behalf and we will be prepared and ready to fervently advocate for your rights and best interests in the Morris County, New Jersey Family Law Court system. We recognize that you and your spouse may be co-parenting your children for years to come and we take this into account while advocating in your behalf.
Your Matter is Unique and Requires Specialized Attention
We begin each case by first assessing your current situation and then we also take the time to understand your specific wants, needs and desires. Our communication with you is critical for us to be able to find creative and workable solutions that are right for you and your family. We take the time to listen to you and understand your values and goals. Extensive fact gathering is conducted because each detail is critical in order for our divorce and matrimonial attorneys to make thoughtful and proper recommendations regarding your matters. Our Morris County, New Jersey divorce and family law attorneys will stand by you throughout the entire case.
A Higher Level of Representation
If you are considering a divorce in the Morris County, New Jersey Family Court, the attorneys at Helfand & Associates have extensive experience practicing family and matrimonial law. Our law firm is on Route 10, only a few minutes from Routes 287 and 46 and less than ten minutes from the Livingston Circle. Contact us for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION and learn why our clients refer their most beloved friends and family members to our Morris County, New Jersey divorce and family law firm so we can help them with their legal family issues.
For Divorce, Family, Small Business and Legal Separation Concerns:
Divorce and Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Spousal Support
- Father’s Rights
- Discovery
- Distribution of Assets
- Marriage Settlement Agreements-Pre-Nuptial Agreements (including civil union agreements, and palimony agreements)
- Paternity
- Adoptions
- Domestic Violence
- Removal of a child from the State
- Department of Youth & Family Services Issues (DYFS)
- Mediation of most issues listed above.
Bankruptcy/Debt
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 13
- Foreclosures, debt consolidation and negotiation
Criminal/Traffic/DWI
- Theft
- Shoplifting
- Traffic Tickets
- DWI
- DUI
- Expungements
- Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Juvenile Offenses
Workers Compensation
- Workplace injuries
- Denial of benefits
Guardianships/Probate Litigation
- Will Contests
- Guardianship
History
Centered on its historic Green, the Town of Morristown is a socially and ethnically diverse community offering a wide range of amenities to residents and visitors alike.
A state-designated “regional center,” Morristown is the County Seat of Morris County and the home of both Morristown Memorial Hospital and a wide range of cultural facilities. George Washington really did sleep here, for Morristown served as his headquarters for two different winter encampments during the Revolutionary War.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Morristown one of its “Dozen Distinctive Destinations.” In and around Morristown are a wide number of historic attractions and museums– Washington’s Headquarters, the Morris Museum, MacCulloch Hall Museum and Gardens, the Morris County Historical Society’s Acorn Hall, Historic Speedwell Village, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Morris Museum. The Morris County Historic Visitor’s Center can provide details.
Morristown’s Historic District features many Victorian-era homes, including that of famed political cartoonist Thomas Nast. The Community Theater in downtown Morristown offers a full slate of “name,” local and children’s events. Morristown restaurants offer wide variety of cuisines
New York City is easily accessible from Morristown, which has a train station on New Jersey Transit’s Morris & Essex line that provides service to Penn Station in Manhattan, approximately one hour away. Highway access is equally good, with the Town located on I287, US 202, and SR124.
The Morristown Parking Authority provides ample downtown parking for motorists making Morristown a destination. Morristown Municipal Airport is the second-busiest general aviation airport in New Jersey, while Newark International Airport is a mere 30 minutes away.
Morristown’s resident population of 18,544 includes people of a wide variety of economic means, and many different ethnic groups visit on a daily basis to work, shop, visit medical offices and the hospital, conduct business at county offices, eat in restaurants or attend our many cultural facilities.
Morristown is totally surrounded geographically by the separate municipality of Morris Township with whom the Town shares a school district, a library and various youth sports leagues. Many departments of the two municipalities also cooperate in the provision of local services.
As of the United States 2000 Census, our population was 18,544. Our town is the county seat of Morris County. Morristown became characterized as “the military capital of the American Revolution” because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Today, this history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historic Park.
