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

When Hasbrouck Heights residents face a Family Law matter, Avery & Avery, Esqs. provides counsel from initial consultation through disposition. The firm’s decades of Bergen County practice — anchored by Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years on the bench — inform every phase of representation.

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

How Hasbrouck Heights Family Law Matters Route Through Court

Divorce, custody, alimony, and child support filings from Hasbrouck Heights 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 Hasbrouck Heights Municipal Court after-hours under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.).

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)

Statutory Framework

Family Law matters in Hasbrouck Heights 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 Hasbrouck Heights 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 the local municipal court after-hours under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.

About Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Hasbrouck Heights sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 7,957 per sq mi
Land area: 1.5 sq mi
2020 Census population: 12,123
ZIP codes: 07604
Mayor: Ronald F. Kistner
Incorporated: August 2, 1894
Named for: J. D. Hasbrouck
Elevation: 112 ft

Hasbrouck Heights Local Context

Hasbrouck Heights was incorporated August 2, 1894.
Hasbrouck Heights is named for J. D. Hasbrouck.
Current mayor: Ronald F. Kistner.

Why Hasbrouck Heights Family Law Clients Hire Avery & Avery

Two generations of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery (admitted 1976) and John S. Avery (joined 2012) cover every stage of a Family Law matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Hasbrouck Heights clients get both decades of Bergen County courthouse familiarity and current-generation energy.

Former judge perspective. Robert’s fifteen years as Ridgefield Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) inform how the firm reads calendars, anticipates prosecutor offers, and prepares defense strategy.

Reported federal case. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) — establishes the firm’s track record beyond purely state-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hasbrouck Heights 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 Hasbrouck Heights 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/.

Free First Consultation — Hasbrouck Heights Family Law

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