Family Law Lawyers in Somerset County, New Jersey

NBLSC Certification in Family Law Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as specialists in family law trial advocacy.

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney - In 1980, the Supreme Court of New Jersey established the Board on Attorney Certification. The purpose of the attorney certification program was to help the public find an attorney who had a recognized level of competence in particular fields of law such as matrimonial law.

To earn the designation as "Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney" the attorney must demonstrate a sufficient levels of experience, meet continuing legal education (CLE) requirements, show a sufficient level of knowledge and skill in Matrimonial Law, show completion of certain task requirements, pass a rigorous examination, and submit to peer review by other attorneys and judges to confirm the attorneys skills and reputation in Matrimonial Law.

The regulations adopted by the New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification define the term "Matrimonial law" as the "practice of law dealing with all aspects of antenuptial and domestic relationships, divorce, annulments, alimony, child support, separate maintenance, child custody matters, equitable distribution, domestic violence, paternity and post-judgment matters."