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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles Family Law cases for Westwood residents and arrestees across the Bergen County jurisdiction. The firm has appeared in Westwood-area Family Law matters as part of its ongoing six-county trial practice.

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

From Arrest to Disposition — Westwood Family Law

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

Westwood Boro Municipal Court

Address: 101 Washington Ave
Phone: (201) 666-8510
Court days: 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:30A - 4:00P

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 Westwood.

About Westwood, NJ

Westwood sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 11,273
Density: 4,991 per sq mi
Land area: 2.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07675, 07677
Mayor: Raymond Arroyo
Incorporated: May 8, 1894
Elevation: 66 ft

Westwood Local Context

Westwood had a 2020 Census population of 11,273 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 4,991.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.3 sq mi.
Westwood was incorporated May 8, 1894.

From the Bench to the Defense Bar — Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Westwood 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 Westwood 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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Get Started — Westwood Family Law Defense

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