Morris Plains Divorce Lawyers
Compassionate and Family-Oriented Divorce Services
It is never easy to go through a divorce; however, you can prepare yourself for success by hiring the right divorce attorney. At Lane & Lane, LLC, we have over 60 years of combined experience helping our clients secure a favorable divorce outcome. Whether you wish to pursue a more amicable form of divorce, want to try out divorce mediation, or need an attorney to advocate on your behalf in a contentious, litigated divorce, our Morris Plains divorce lawyers can provide you with the tailored legal services you require.
We pride ourselves on our knowledge, experience, and compassionate approach. While navigating a divorce may seem overwhelming, it does not have to be. As seasoned divorce lawyers, we genuinely care about our clients and their success.
Focused Exclusively on Family Law
We focus exclusively on family law to be able to provide our clients with the communication, attention to detail, and care that they deserve. These services cover all areas of divorce and family law, including but not limited to the following:
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Prenuptial agreements
- Child custody and child support
- Spousal support
- Modifications
- High-net-worth divorce
What Is Equitable Distribution in Divorce?
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in the event of a divorce, marital property is not automatically divided 50-50. Instead, marital assets will be divided in a manner that is considered fair but not necessarily equal.
New Jersey Divorce Residency Requirements
At least one spouse must have been a resident of the state of New Jersey for 1 year prior to filing for divorce. Unless you meet this requirement, you cannot get divorced in the state.
New Jersey Divorce Process Explained
Here are the steps to get a divorce in New Jersey:
File for divorce
To begin the divorce process, one spouse will need to file a divorce complaint with the court. This complaint must include the names and addresses of both parties, the place and date of the marriage, and the grounds for the divorce.
You will also need to file the following forms: a certification verification and non-collusion, a certification of no pending proceedings, a certification of insurance coverage, a certification of self-represented litigant and dispute resolution alternatives, and a certification regarding redaction of personal identifiers.
You should file all your divorce forms in the county where you lived when you and your spouse separated. If you do not live in New Jersey, you should file your forms in the New Jersey county where your spouse lives.
You will need to pay a $300 filing fee or make a request to have this fee waived.
Serve your spouse
You will hire someone to serve your spouse the summons and divorce complaint. You must serve the divorce papers within 30 days of filing for divorce. Your spouse will respond to this complaint and could make a counterclaim. Your spouse may also choose not to respond, which means the court could grant you the divorce you requested on your terms. Your spouse has 35 days to respond to the summons and divorce complaint.
File a Case Information Statement (CIS)
Each spouse will file a CIS, which includes financial information that is pertinent to the divorce, including financial support and equitable distribution.
See if you can reach a settlement agreement with your attorneys
You and your spouse may try to reach a settlement agreement with the assistance of your attorneys. If this is not possible, mediation may be attempted. If mediation does not result in an agreement, the parties will be required to go to court.
Go to trial
The case will go to trial if the parties cannot come to a resolution themselves or with the assistance of a mediator or attorney. At trial, the court will resolve the couple’s issues and a Final Judgment of Divorce will be issued.
If you need assistance with your divorce, call our office at (908) 259-6673 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We proudly serve clients across Central New Jersey.
Morris Plains Office
101 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2F
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
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“Eric is very thorough and he makes sure that your needs are heard and met. I highly recommend Eric Lane for your legal needs.”- Chandra
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“I worked with Steven Lane and personally he is like family now. An amazing attorney I worked with him two years ago and haven’t stopped. He is emotionally invested but also emotionally removed enough to tell you what he thinks would be better. I have called him at very inconvenient hours in distress and he has been responsive and takes immediate action. Grateful for him & he also has an amazing team very polite and courteous.”- Lysette P.
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“Excellent Experience. Daniel Lane was very helpful and readily available. He was able to explain everything in detail and always put us at ease. He made us feel like family and handled our case as if it was his own personal family matter. Awesome lawyer. Highly recommended.”- Kaajal R.
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“The attorneys at Lane & Lane are clearly experts in the matrimonial field. Every client I have referred has reported back a great experience. I refer them without hesitation for 5-star representation.”- Ed R.
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“Professional and outstanding attorneys. Eric Lane provided exceptional service handling all my personal legal issues.”- Walter R.
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“I would highly recommend Dan for any case related to Family Law.”- Former Client
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“I was very lucky to have Mr. Steven Lane guide me through my case, as the divorce was a very challenging life event for me. He had a great sense of humor to diffuse many stressful situations. His wisdom and calmness helped to settle the divorce case peacefully and efficiently. When negotiations got tough, he was always able to find common grounds for two parties to reach an agreement. More important to me, Mr. Steven Lane is so humble and friendly, he never appears as an arrogant lawyer in a fancy suit. On the contrary, as an Asian immigrant, I felt very much accepted and respected by him and his team. I've learned so much from him while working together on my divorce case. So I highly recommend him.”- Ching F.
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“I recently used Eric Lane to handle a very ugly divorce I was going through. I had started with a different attorney and decided to switch to Eric and am so glad I did. He gave me the facts straight and handled me as well as my dispute excellently. I have recommended Eric to a friend already, who has also recommended another mutual friend. I would suggest to anyone who unfortunately is getting divorced to go and see him for a consultation.”- Gary R.
