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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. — serving Ridgefield Park, Bergen County — brings former-judge perspective and fifty years of NJ trial practice to every Family Law matter. From first-offense municipal-tier cases to indictable defense at Bergen County Superior Court, the firm covers the full Family Law spectrum.

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

Where Ridgefield Park Family Law Cases Are Heard

Divorce, custody, alimony, and child support filings from Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ

Ridgefield Park sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 13,229
Density: 7,760 per sq mi
Land area: 1.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07660
Mayor: Adam A. MacNeill
Incorporated: June 15, 1892
Elevation: 56 ft

Ridgefield Park Local Context

Ridgefield Park Police Department is led by Chief Joseph Rella at 234 Main Street Ridgefield Park NJ 07660.
Ridgefield Park ZIP codes: 07660.
Land area 1.71 sq mi (water 0.21 sq mi); elevation 56 ft.

Why Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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 — Ridgefield Park Family Law

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