A Certified New Jersey Matrimonial Law Attorney | More than 40 Years Of Experience
Our Practice Areas
Family Law
Over four decades of family law experience
Divorce
Knowledgeable counsel for even the most complex divorces
Child Support, Custody & Parenting time
Diligently protecting your relationships with your children
Father's Rights
Helping dads pursue custody and parenting time rights
Domestic Violence
Guiding you through a difficult time
Unmarried Couples
Helping unmarried parents obtain custody and support solutions
Providing Insightful And Detailed Family Law Solutions
Every divorce is unique, but nearly all divorces take an emotional and financial toll on you and your family. I am Melinda L. Singer, Esquire, and I have successfully negotiated hundreds of family law settlements and agreements. I have tried dozens of cases in New Jersey Courts, and I’ve been through a divorce myself. I conduct my law practice with integrity, discipline and principle — and strive to make this process as painless for you as possible.
I am known for being a tough adversary, as I am aware of both my client’s goals and the laws that govern those goals. This enables me to strategically represent my client in all phases of litigation and settlement. The more information I have regarding your family law matter, the better I can represent you and your interests. As a solo practitioner with a talented paralegal team, I am able to offer premier legal services while remaining efficient and communicative.
Certified New Jersey Matrimonial Law Attorney
As of 2022, there were over 41,000 attorneys in New Jersey – and less than a thousand (two percent) of them were certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. As a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, I continue to dedicate myself to education and rigorous training in family law. According to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification, a certified attorney is one who demonstrates sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in matrimonial law practice. In addition to specializing in matrimonial law, a certified attorney must fulfill ongoing continuing legal education requirements, demonstrate a substantial level of expertise in family law, be favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with his/her work, and have taken and passed a written examination in matrimonial law. When you consult with my practice, you can rest assured that you are consulting with a knowledgeable attorney at the forefront of family law.
Bergen’s Top Lawyers
Melinda L. Singer was selected among the Top Lawyers in Bergen County by (201) Magazine in 2013, 2017 & 2018. The list of Top Lawyers in Bergen County was compiled from the results of a peer-review survey, conducted by Professional Research Services (PRS) of Royal Oak, Michigan. According to (201) Magazine’s website, “[t]thousands of attorneys throughout Bergen County were contacted by PRS and asked who they would recommend within the county in given areas of law.”
You can learn more information about the criteria for being selected as a Bergen County Top Lawyer. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The lawyers nominated to (201) Magazine were included in the lists with those names, and do not suggest that the lawyer has that attribute.
Super Lawyers
Melinda L. Singer has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list from the year 2017 through and including 2025. The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found on their website. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Advice You Can Trust
I was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as well as one of (201) Magazine’s “Bergen’s Top Lawyers” in 2013, 2017 and 2018. I remain committed to my clients and the constantly changing family law cases and statutes that impact the practice daily.
Known for my insight into family law, I have also appeared on television programs to discuss relevant topics. I have appeared on truTV, MSNBC and Fox News. I’ve appeared on dozens of television programs providing insightful commentary to help viewers understand the legal impact of a news story.
I have also been a guest speaker multiple times for continuing legal education classes, teaching the latest topics in family law regarding child support, alimony, emancipation of children, college and child support and support in the high-income cases.
My team is trusted by high-profile clients with complicated family law needs, including high-asset divorces, property division, business ownership matters and cases involving domestic violence. With a wealth of resources in the local community, I work with respected parent coordinators, psychiatrists, psychologists, mediators, accountants, valuators, forensic experts, and detectives to achieve success for your case.
Every single Family Law case is different from the other.
A combination of different factors and law applied to each and every case is what makes each one is so different from the other. Many clients often hear about the experience of a friend or family member when they go through divorce or custody issues and think the same will happen in their own case. I will ensure your rights are protected by looking at all of the circumstances involved.
Testimonials
I Have Been Through This Myself — I Understand What Is At Stake
In addition to helping hundreds of individuals and families throughout Bergen, Passaic, as well as other counties in Northern New Jersey with their divorces, I have been through a divorce myself. Many family law attorneys are able to provide legal counsel, but few are able to understand the process emotionally, financially and as a parent.
You deserve a qualified attorney you can trust. With so much at stake, you want to do it right. Get started today by calling my office at 201-870-0826 or by sending an email. Our consultation is built into the retainer — if we continue working together, the consultation is free.