Family Law in New Jersey

Compassion and guidance during Challenging times

We Provide Premier legal representation in complex family law matters, with professionalism and empathy.

Family Law
About The Firm

Understanding Your Needs, Protecting Your Interests

At Julian Smuro Law, LLC, your unique family law challenges are our foremost concern. As a boutique family law firm serving clients across New Jersey, we are dedicated to addressing the deeply personal and sensitive issues you face with a strategy that fits your needs. With us, you’ll experience more than legal expertise – you’ll appreciate our empathy and professionalism at every turn.

Whether you need a supportive guide through the complexities of family law or a fierce advocate in the courtroom, we are committed to balancing compassionate support with vigorous advocacy to protect your rights and interests.
Our Principles

We Serve Our Clients Based
Upon Four Philosophies

We Serve Our
Clients Based Upon
Four Philosophies

Expertise

Our team of family law attorneys have decades of legal experience in all aspects of family law. We approach the delicate nature of child custody with the utmost care and empathy. For business owners facing divorce, we have particular expertise in navigating issues unique to your situation and understand the impact these challenges have upon a family-owned business. Our commitment is to provide you with guidance, uniquely suited to your circumstances.

Personalized Attention

We offer you personalized legal strategies, crafted to align with your specific needs and objectives. Whether you're exploring settlements or need representation in high-stakes financial circumstances, our experienced team is dedicated to creating a practical plan that protects you, your family, and your assets. We understand every client's situation is unique, and our commitment is to find solutions that best suit your needs.

Compassion

We understand the emotional weight of family matters, and provide a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment for you to discuss your concerns. Our team offers the guidance you need, with dedication and care for you and your family's well-being. You are more than a client; you are a valued individual whose peace of mind and emotional well-being are our top priorities.

Communication

We are fully committed to open and transparent communication with our clients at all times. We ensure you are informed every step of the way, promptly addressing your questions and providing clear insights into your rights and options. Your input is invaluable to us, helping to build a strong, effective attorney-client relationship grounded in mutual trust and understanding.

Our Areas Of Practice

Divorce

We address the full range of divorce issues, including equitable distribution of assets, alimony, child support, and custody and parenting time.

Child Custody

We assist parties in reaching fair and practical custody determinations and parenting time plans based upon the best interests of the children.

Distribution of Assets

We strive to achieve a fair division of marital property and debts, considering asset values and each of the parties’ economic circumstances.

Alimony

We will pursue reasonable financial support arrangements, considering factors such as the parties’ abilities to earn income, financial needs, health, education and duration of the marriage.

Child Support

We will assist the parties to establish, modify, and enforce child support payments that are consistent with the Child Support Guidelines and in the child’s best interests.

Prenuptials

We negotiate and draft agreements designed to protect individual interests and assets, geared to provide clarity and fairness for both parties in the event of a divorce.

Adoption

We will guide you through the complex legal process of adoption, assisting you to comply with the legal requirements necessary to finalize your adoption in a timely manner.

Domestic Violence

We zealously advocate for you in all phases of the domestic violence restraining order process and assist you in understanding how restraints impact your family law matter.

Settlement Agreements

We negotiate and draft settlement agreements that strive to achieve resolution based upon terms that are fair, comprehensive and enforceable.

We Are Here For You

Taking the first step towards legal resolution in family matters is often overwhelming. At Julian Smuro Law, we understand the courage it takes to take that first step. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you’re not alone on this journey.
Why Choose Us

Your Advocates in
times of conflict

Your Advocates in times of conflict

At Julian Smuro Law, LLC, we strive for a peaceful resolution when possible. Yet, we understand that amicable outcomes are not always attainable in family disputes, where intense emotions can further complicate matters.

As these complex scenarios evolve, your welfare is our primary concern. You need more than just a legal advisor during these times – you need an experienced teammate who is on your side. Our team is adept at navigating these tense interactions and we work fiercely to safeguard your rights and best interests.

Why We Practice Family Law

“Family lawyers uniquely impact their client’s legal, financial and personal well-being, in addition to that of the client’s children, family and business. We practice in extreme and challenging circumstances when even the most reasonable individuals are placed under the intense emotional and financial pressures associated with family law issues. That dynamic offers us, as family lawyers, unparalleled opportunities to provide our clients comfort and support when they need it the most."

"My experience enables me to guide my clients through difficult legal, financial and emotional situations with warmth, respect, civility–and fierce advocacy, when necessary, to protect the client’s best interests and the interests of their family. It is particularly rewarding to earn a client’s trust and fight for the results they need to move on with their lives with confidence and in peace. The peace that a client experiences when we work hard together to achieve an effective resolution of their issue is well-worth the long days and often sleepless nights.”

“I have been practicing family law for more than twenty years, representing clients in all aspects of family law issues ranging from custody disputes to equitable distribution of complex financial assets and liabilities to domestic violence–and everything in between. When I first meet with clients, they often express fear of the unknown and concern over what their lives may look like after their divorce, separation or other challenging issue."

"In sharing my knowledge and experience with my clients, I seek to alleviate their fears and guide them through a sometimes brutally challenging transition. Family law requires a great deal of insight and sensitivity in the midst of high conflict and emotional turmoil. I serve clients as both a litigator, aggressively pursuing a desired outcome in Court when issues cannot be settled; and as a counselor, compassionately guiding them through the legal process during very difficult times in their lives. Seeing them through their family law journey and helping them to reach a better place in their lives is what the practice is all about.”

Integrity and Commitment

Your Trusted Partner
in Times of need

At Julian Smuro Law, LLC, we are more than your attorneys – we are your partners in navigating one of life’s most challenging periods. We blend our caring approach with firm legal advocacy to protect what matters most to you. Trust us to be your steadfast ally, committed to achieving the best outcome for your family.