# The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC

> A Totowa, New Jersey family law firm led by attorney Erin L. Thompson, who has served the residents of Passaic County for over fifteen years. The firm focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and related family matters, providing personal attention to each client's individual circumstances, with particular experience representing first responders.

Attorney Thompson is a 2005 graduate of Seton Hall Law School. As a wife and mother of three, she emphasizes compassionate, client-centered advocacy that combines courtroom experience with a genuine understanding of the emotions clients face during divorce and domestic violence matters. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including non-married parents in child support disputes, couples in uncontested divorces, and parties in complex custody and asset-distribution cases, as well as both victims and alleged perpetrators in domestic violence cases.

- Main phone: (973) 653-9036
- Office: 205 US Hwy 46, Ste 4, Totowa, NJ 07512
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Service area: Totowa and surrounding Passaic County communities, including Wayne, Paterson, Clifton, and West Milford, plus Essex County and Bergen County, New Jersey.

General New Jersey family law context the firm's matters commonly involve:
- Divorce grounds: New Jersey allows no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences, as well as fault-based grounds.
- Property division: New Jersey follows equitable distribution, dividing marital assets and debts fairly, though not necessarily equally.
- Child custody: New Jersey courts decide custody and parenting time based on the best interests of the child.
- Child support: support is calculated under the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines, based primarily on parental income and parenting time.
- Domestic violence: the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act allows victims to seek temporary and final restraining orders.

## Firm Overview

- [Home](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/): Firm overview and practice areas.
- [About](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/about/): Firm background and approach.
- [Practice Areas (overview)](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/practice-areas/): Overview of all family law matters the firm handles.
- [Testimonials](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/testimonials/): Client reviews.
- [Contact](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/contact/): Consultation request and office details.

## Attorney

- [Erin L. Thompson](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/about/erin-l-thompson/): Founding attorney; biography and credentials.

## Practice Areas

- [Family Law](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-family-law-lawyer/): Overview of the firm's family law representation.
- [Divorce](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-divorce-lawyer/): Representation in contested and uncontested divorce.
- [Child Custody](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-child-custody-lawyer/): Custody and parenting time matters.
- [Child Support](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-child-support-lawyer/): Child support establishment and enforcement.
- [LGBTQ Divorce](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-lgbtq-divorce-lawyer/): Divorce representation for LGBTQ couples.
- [Police & Fire Divorce](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-police-fire-lawyer/): Family law representation tailored to first responders.
- [Post-Judgment Motions](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-post-judgment-motions-lawyer/): Modifications and enforcement after a divorce judgment.
- [Domestic Violence](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/totowa-domestic-violence-lawyer/): Representation for victims and alleged perpetrators in domestic violence matters.

## Service Areas (County Hubs)

- [Essex County](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/essex-county-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Essex County.
- [Passaic County](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/passaic-county-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Passaic County.
- [Bergen County](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/bergen-county-family-law-attorney/): Family law in Bergen County.

## Optional

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- [Disclaimer](https://www.thompsondivorcelaw.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer.