Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Advocates in Jersey City
Lori Cieckiewicz, ESQ, ESQ has represented clients in New Jersey and Hudson County families for over 22 years, specializing in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and estate planning. Our team prioritizes personalized advocacy, guiding clients through complex legal processes while emphasizing transparency and client-centered strategies. With over 60 years of combined experience and nearly 2,500 successfully handled cases, we offer certified matrimonial law attorneys, court-qualified mediators, and collaborative law specialists.Our practice focuses on resolving disputes through mediation when possible but remains prepared for litigation, ensuring clients receive strategic counsel tailored to their unique circumstances. We maintain fluency in multiple languages and emphasize clear communication to keep clients informed throughout their cases.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Estate Planning
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined experience in family law.
- Our team includes certified matrimonial law attorneys and court-qualified mediators.
- We prioritize personalized, client-centered representation for every case.
- We offer multilingual support in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Urdu.
- We focus on resolving disputes through mediation while preparing for litigation.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney
- Court Qualified Family Law Mediator
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
What people say
Support made this smooth
Understand a young mother's view
Didn't give up
Compassionate and patient
Skillful lawyering
Services
Divorce
Our firm specializes in guiding clients through divorce proceedings in New Jersey, offering mediation and litigation services. We handle property division, child custody, alimony, and contested divorces. With court-qualified mediators and collaborative law attorneys, we prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for trial when necessary. Our team has successfully resolved over 2,500 divorce cases in Hudson County.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including child custody, domestic violence cases, prenuptial agreements, and grandparent visitation rights. Our certified matrimonial law attorneys focus on protecting client interests through negotiation or litigation. We emphasize personalized strategies for complex family disputes, ensuring clients understand their rights and options throughout the legal process.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients secure their family's future through wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. We assist with minimizing estate taxes, establishing guardianship, and creating legally binding documents. Our probate attorneys guide executors and beneficiaries through the administration process, resolving disputes while honoring the deceased's wishes with compassionate, meticulous representation.
Mediation
As court-qualified mediators, we facilitate negotiations for divorce and family law matters, focusing on property division, child custody, and alimony agreements. This cost-effective alternative to litigation encourages cooperation between parties. Our mediators maintain neutrality while helping clients reach binding settlements that protect both parties' interests in a less adversarial environment.
Collaborative Law
Our collaborative law approach resolves family disputes through transparent communication without court intervention. Certified collaborative attorneys work with clients to address child custody, financial matters, and property division. This process maintains privacy and reduces emotional stress by fostering mutual respect and creative problem-solving, ensuring both parties' needs are addressed in final agreements.
People
Lori Cieckiewicz, ESQ
Attorney
Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience in family law. Specializes in divorce mediation and collaborative law, prioritizing client advocacy while maintaining court qualifications for complex cases.
Ana Androvic
Attorney
Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney focusing on child custody and domestic violence cases. Brings extensive trial experience and a client-centered approach to resolving complex family law disputes efficiently.
Michelle Rodriguez
Staff Paralegal
Supports the legal team with case management, document preparation, and client communication. Provides organizational expertise to ensure smooth case progression from initial consultation through resolution.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in Jersey City?
We handle divorce, child custody, alimony, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence cases, and grandparent visitation rights with personalized legal strategies.
Do you provide mediation services for divorce cases?
Yes, we offer court-qualified mediation to resolve property division, child custody, and alimony agreements amicably and cost-effectively.
How can I initiate a no-fault divorce in New Jersey?
File a Complaint for Divorce stating irreconcilable differences. Our team will guide you through document preparation and court submission processes.
What estate planning documents do you help create?
We draft wills, trusts, healthcare directives, power of attorney documents, and HIPAA-compliant medical access forms tailored to your family's needs.
How long does a typical divorce take in Hudson County?
Uncontested divorces finalize in 3-6 months, while contested cases resolve within 12 months through our efficient case management approach.
Do you offer multilingual legal support?
Yes, our attorneys communicate in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Urdu to better serve Jersey City's diverse communities.
