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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. is a Bergen County-rooted firm that has represented Ramsey residents on Family Law matters for nearly fifty years. The firm’s Ridgefield office sits within Bergen County, and the attorneys know the calendar tendencies and prosecutorial offer patterns of local courts by direct experience.

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

Court Routing for Ramsey Family Law Matters

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

Ramsey Boro Municipal Court

Address: 33 N. Central Ave
Phone: (201) 825-0988
Court days: 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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)

What the Law Says

Family Law matters in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey Boro Municipal Court after-hours under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.

About Ramsey, NJ

Ramsey sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 2,689 per sq mi
2020 Census population: 14,798
Land area: 5.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07446
Mayor: Deirdre A. Dillon
Incorporated: March 10, 1908
Named for: Peter J. Ramsey
Elevation: 351 ft

Ramsey Local Context

Ramsey had a 2020 Census population of 14,798 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,689.3 per sq mi (2020), land area 5.5 sq mi.
Ramsey was incorporated March 10, 1908.

Why Avery & Avery for Ramsey 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 Ramsey-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 Ramsey’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey Family Law Consultation

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