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

Father and son, Robert and John Avery, bring complementary depth to Family Law matters for North Arlington (Bergen County) clients. Robert W. Avery’s judicial tenure (1986-2000) pairs with John S. Avery’s decade-plus of trial practice to cover the full spectrum from DP matters to indictable-level defense.

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

North Arlington’s Court Path for Family Law Matters

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

North Arlington Municipal Ct

Address: 214 Ridge Road
Phone: (201) 991-6060
Court days: Fridays and Thursday night court
Office hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

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)

How New Jersey Law Applies

NJ statutes control Family Law matters in North Arlington.

About North Arlington, NJ

North Arlington sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 6,620 per sq mi
Land area: 2.5 sq mi
2020 Census population: 16,448
ZIP codes: 07031
Mayor: Daniel H. Pronti
Incorporated: March 9, 1896
Elevation: 85 ft

North Arlington Local Context

North Arlington sits in Bergen County, served by Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack; vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02).
North Arlington had a 2020 Census population of 16,448 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,620.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.5 sq mi.

From the Bench to the Defense Bar — North Arlington Family Law

A rare combination. Father Robert W. Avery brings former-judge perspective; son John S. Avery brings current-era trial experience. Together the firm covers North Arlington Family Law matters with depth that neither a single generalist nor a large-firm associate can replicate.

Robert W. Avery: Judge 1986-2000, NJ practice since 1976. John S. Avery: NJ practice since 2012.

The firm’s Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) federal opinion demonstrates the breadth of practice beyond the municipal tier.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do North Arlington 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 North Arlington 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/.

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