Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Morristown, NJ
Eveland & Foster, LLC is a dedicated family law firm serving clients in New Jersey with a focus on compassionate, client-centered representation. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in handling complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, alimony, and adoption. We prioritize understanding each client's unique circumstances to develop tailored legal strategies that protect their rights and the well-being of their families.Our team's deep knowledge of New Jersey law, coupled with a commitment to empathy and advocacy, ensures clients receive both strategic counsel and emotional support throughout their legal journey. We pride ourselves on maintaining open communication, transparency, and a relentless focus on achieving fair outcomes that align with our clients' long-term interests.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
Alimony Negotiation
Adoption Services
Child Support Cases
Domestic Violence Protection
Property Division
Prenuptial Agreements
Parental Rights Advocacy
Relocation Disputes
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each family's unique needs.
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in New Jersey family law.
- We prioritize compassionate advocacy while maintaining aggressive legal representation.
- We offer transparent communication and timely responses to client concerns.
- Our team includes former judicial clerks and appellate advocates with deep courtroom experience.
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Aggressive when needed
Treat you like family
Excellent communication
Passionate advocates
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys guide clients through divorce proceedings with strategic advocacy and compassionate support. We handle contested and uncontested divorces, focusing on equitable asset division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications. With deep knowledge of New Jersey's equitable distribution laws, we protect clients' financial interests while minimizing emotional stress. Our approach combines courtroom readiness with negotiation skills to achieve favorable settlements.
Child Custody Advocacy
We represent parents in custody disputes, prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our team handles custody modifications, relocation cases, and enforcement actions. We help create parenting plans that address decision-making authority and visitation schedules. With experience in high-conflict cases, we provide assertive representation while promoting cooperative co-parenting solutions that serve children's long-term well-being.
Alimony Negotiation
Our firm assists clients with all alimony types, including temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent support. We analyze financial circumstances to determine fair payment amounts and duration. We advocate for clients during initial negotiations and modification proceedings, considering factors like marriage length and lifestyle maintenance. Our attorneys effectively challenge unreasonable demands while ensuring clients receive appropriate support based on New Jersey's statutory guidelines.
Adoption Services
We guide families through domestic, international, and relative adoption processes with personalized legal support. Our attorneys handle home studies, termination of parental rights, and finalization hearings. We work with foster care placements and blended family adoptions, ensuring compliance with New Jersey's specific requirements. Our compassionate approach helps clients navigate complex legal procedures while focusing on creating stable, loving family environments for children.
Domestic Violence Protection
We provide urgent legal protection for victims of domestic violence through temporary and final restraining orders. Our team handles emergency court applications and full hearings, prioritizing client safety. We address custody arrangements and support modifications in abuse cases, working closely with law enforcement and social services. Our attorneys combine empathetic support with aggressive advocacy to help clients rebuild their lives free from violence.
People
Jason D. Eveland
Partner
Jason Eveland focuses exclusively on family law with 15+ years of experience. A former judicial clerk and appellate advocate, he represents clients in divorce, custody, and adoption cases. He graduated from Seton Hall Law School and actively participates in legal education programs.
Elizabeth Foster-Fernandez
Partner
Elizabeth Foster-Fernandez brings extensive trial and appellate experience to complex family law matters. A former law clerk to a dissolution judge, she handles high-asset divorces and custody disputes. She's licensed in New Jersey and New York with a focus on protecting client interests.
Elizabeth Burke
Attorney
Elizabeth Burke specializes in family law litigation and appellate advocacy. With experience in DCPP cases and grandparent visitation matters, she provides strategic representation in custody and support disputes. She's argued before the Appellate Division and serves as a mediator in family law cases.
Questions
What is an uncontested divorce in New Jersey?
An uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses agree on all major issues, including property division and child custody. This streamlined process requires submitting a marital settlement agreement to the court.
How does New Jersey calculate child support?
Child support is determined by both parents' incomes, daycare costs, health insurance, and the child's specific needs. Courts prioritize the child's best interests when establishing payment amounts.
What factors influence child custody decisions?
Courts consider parental fitness, child-parent relationships, stability, co-parenting abilities, and the child's preference if age-appropriate. The child's best interests remain the primary focus.
Can alimony agreements be modified?
Yes, alimony orders can be modified with significant changes in circumstances like job loss or health issues. Documentation must demonstrate the need for modification to the court.
How does relocation affect custody arrangements?
Relocation requires court approval or mutual agreement. The court evaluates the move's impact on the child's relationship with both parents and prioritizes their best interests.
What services do family law attorneys provide?
Our attorneys handle divorce, child custody, alimony, adoption, domestic violence cases, and property division, offering strategic legal guidance tailored to each client's unique situation.
