A Former Judge. A Father-Son Trial Firm. Fifty Years of New Jersey Practice.

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Edgewater residents on Family Law matters. With 14,344 residents in Bergen County, Edgewater routes its Family Law matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Bergen County Superior Court.

For a free first consultation on a Edgewater Family Law matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Edgewater Family Law Cases Are Heard

Divorce, custody, alimony, and child support filings from Edgewater residents go to Bergen County Superior Court — Chancery Division, Family Part, in Hackensack. Domestic violence final restraining orders are heard at the Bergen County courthouse complex. Temporary restraining orders may be issued by Edgewater Boro Municipal Court after-hours under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.).

Edgewater Boro Municipal Court

Address: 55 River Rd
Phone: (201) 943-1700
Court days: 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY 4 PM VIRTUAL
Office hours: MON - FRI 9 AM-5 PM

Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack)

Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700
Vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)

What the Law Says

Family Law matters in Edgewater are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 — primary family law statute
N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — companion / procedural authority
Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11 (2000) — leading NJ case-law

Divorce, custody, alimony, and child-support filings from Edgewater residents go to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) — Chancery Division, Family Part. Domestic-violence final restraining orders proceed at the same courthouse complex; TROs may issue from Edgewater Boro Municipal Court after-hours under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.

About Edgewater, NJ

Edgewater sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 14,344
Density: 14,771 per sq mi
Land area: 1.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07020
Mayor: Michael McPartland
Incorporated: December 7, 1894, as Undercliff
Elevation: 3 ft

Edgewater Local Context

Edgewater had a 2020 Census population of 14,344 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 14,771.5 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.0 sq mi.
Edgewater was incorporated December 7, 1894, as Undercliff.

Why Avery & Avery for Edgewater Family Law

Fifty years of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery began NJ practice in 1976 and served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986-2000). John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012. The firm has handled Edgewater-area Family Law matters as part of its ongoing Bergen County practice.

Same-day callbacks on active arrest or court-date situations. Robert or John picks up when we’re in the office; voicemails returned promptly.

Statewide reach with local depth. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) establishes the firm’s federal-court track record beyond purely municipal-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Edgewater’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Family Law landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Edgewater Family Law cases go?

Bergen County Superior Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Edgewater arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Bergen County practice areas?

Yes — see our Bergen County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/family-law/.

Schedule a Free Edgewater Family Law Consultation

Call (201) 943-2445 or submit through the form.