Extensive Family Law Experience and Support
Howard J. Pfeffer, Attorney at Law, has over 40 years of experience in New Jersey family law, and has handled thousands of family law cases. Our firm has helped clients in Passaic County and throughout North Jersey find effective solutions to their divorce, domestic abuse and other family law concerns.
By choosing Howard Pfeffer to help resolve a family legal matter, you enjoy a partnership dedicated to protection of your rights in all family-related legal concerns. Contact our Bergen county attorney for straightforward counsel and skilled representation on issues like the following:
- Divorce: If you are going through a divorce, you will benefit most from an honest assessment of your case and skilled representation protecting you, your children and your property.
- Alimony and spousal support: Alimony in New Jersey depends on a large number of factors. An experienced lawyer can explain these factors and how they will affect your case.
- Post-judgment modifications: Your divorce Judgment or family law Order can be modified when certain relevant circumstances change, even if you previously agreed not to modify it.
- Parental relocation: When a parent wants to move out of state with a child, there is a legal process that must be followed. There are also legal consequences for in-state relocations.
- Child support: Howard can help you determine parental child support obligations under New Jersey's guidelines.
- Custody and visitation: New Jersey has a child-centered process for resolving child custody and visitation, also known as parenting time. Howard knows the laws and how they will impact your lives.
- Unmarried child support and visitation: Whether or not a child's parents are married, that child has rights to child support and parenting time with both parents.
- Domestic violence: Domestic violence cases have serious consequences that can be both sudden and long-lasting. Howard will vigorously represent you in these cases.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: Coming to an agreement about the structure of your marriage now can prevent conflict in the future.
- Property distribution: Under New Jersey law, there are many factors affecting property division. Howard has extensive experience helping clients seek fair distribution of assets and debts.
- Same sex relationships: From concerns over domestic abuse to child custody disputes, even adoptions, attorney Pfeffer understands what is at stake for any person concerned about protecting their family interests.
Straightforward Family Law Advice
Whether it is sound advice in a divorce regarding division of property and other issues, or a practical answer to how much a divorce will cost, we offer experience and an honest approach to discussion and resolution of your legal problems.
If you need family law help, contact our Passaic County attorney to schedule a free initial consultation about your case or concern.




