Family Law Lawyers in Bergen County, New Jersey

Families experience challenges that can cause heartache, financial worry, and stress. Whether you are coming to terms with the decision to divorce your partner, challenge custody, or defend yourself against accusations such as domestic violence, the Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC is here for you. Our experienced Bergen County lawyer will help you through the overwhelming matters to ensure you access your rights. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

What Cases Do the Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC Attorneys Handle?

While family law is a broad field, our experienced Bergen County attorneys will help you with the following matters:

• Divorce
• Child custody
• Child support
• LGBTQ+ divorce
• Domestic violence

Divorce

Divorce is a difficult, life-changing transition that affects a person’s emotional and financial well-being. Having the right family law attorney in your corner will make all the difference to your family’s future.

Among the questions our Bergen County attorneys at The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC will help you to answer include:

• What are my rights?
• Can I afford a divorce case in New Jersey?
• What responsibilities do I have in the divorce?
• What will be my children’s fate?
• Will I survive financially after the divorce?

Child Custody

Child custody is one of the trickiest and most sensitive issues for a parent during a divorce. The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC is dedicated to protecting your rights and that of your child to ensure they grow up in a healthy environment. Our experienced Bergen County attorney will represent you on all matters around child custody, including;

• Joint and primary custody arrangements
• Grandparent visitation
• Visitation rights
• Modification of visitation and custody orders
• Enforcement of child custody orders
• Parental alienation
• Decisions regarding your child’s education

Child Support

Any case brought to court that involves a child will need to address child support regardless of the parent’s financial background. These cases will take into account the following:

• Finances of parents
• Parenting time or custody between the parties
• Health expenses of the children
• Cost of work-related childcare

Given the overwhelming and emotional nature of these cases, as parents try to divide what belonged to one household into two, it is wise to work with a Bergen County attorney from the Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC. Our lawyers will guide you on child support, including the calculations involved and the factors that may affect the outcome of the calculation.

LGBTQ+ Family Law

Gay and lesbian marriage became legal in New Jersey in 2013. This meant that the heterosexual divorce laws could equally apply to same-sex couples. Therefore, a family court judge should employ unbiased considerations when determining factors such as child custody in such cases.

As society continues to catch up with the reality of the existence of LGBTQ+ families and their access to equal rights before the law, the Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC is dedicated to protecting your family. Our Bergen County LGBTQ+ family law practice will help you with the following:

LGBTQ+ Marriage: Given that LGBTQ+ marriages are legal in all 50 states, if you are contemplating marriage, you can talk to us about the prenuptial agreements to ensure your protection in the future.

LGBTQ+ Divorce: The right to marry comes with the freedom to divorce. Our lawyers will guide you through the processes of asset division and dissolution of your partnership under the New Jersey domestic partnership law.

LGBTQ+ Child Custody: Parenting and child custody cases involve unique issues for LGBTQ+ families. Our lawyers will help you work through child support issues for non-adoptive and non-biological parents. The court will consider the best interests of the child when tackling these issues, which includes such factors as:

• The financial, mental, and physical well-being of the parents
• History of substance abuse or domestic violence
• Age of the children and parents
• Any other factor affecting the emotional, physical and financial well-being and safety of the child.

Same-sex divorce, if you have children, can be very complicated given that the children, in most cases, are not biological to the parents or the parents had them from previous relationships. If this is your case, you need not worry as our attorneys are ready to help you navigate even more complex situations such as:

• Adopted children
• Biological child of one parent
• Children of unmarried couples
• Children of surrogates

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is usually a private crime where you may not have witnesses or evidence in the form of photographs or medical reports. This is given that the perpetrator, in most cases, refrains from harming the victim in the presence of other people. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you do not have to wait to file a divorce or custody for protection. Our Bergen County team can obtain a temporary protection order to prevent your abuser from contacting you, your children, and your home. The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC acknowledges the severity of domestic violence and will help you seek protection from your abuser.

Statistically, pregnant women are at higher risk of domestic violence, which often results in congenital disabilities in the children born. Men can also fall victim to domestic violence and often suffer in silence due to the stigma around the issue. Whatever the scenario, do not hesitate to contact The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC, to file for protection.

Get Help From The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC.

At The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC, we are committed to helping your family achieve its goals. Hence, do not risk your family’s security if you are concerned about marriage, divorce, or children. Contact us today for an appointment with an experienced, compassionate attorney.