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Jefferson Township

Jefferson Township lies on the north side of Morris County, New Jersey, which is situated in the north part of the state. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population is 21,314, which is an increase over the previous two census, indicating that this is a growing community. The township has an area of 43 square miles with almost four miles of that being water.

Surrounding communities include Sparta to the west, West Milford to the north, Mount Olive and Dover to the south and Denville and Montville to the southeast. Interstate 80 runs along the southern tip of the township, providing easy access to nearby areas. Residents of Jefferson Township have diverse ancestries that are mainly made up of German descent along with Norwegian, Swedish, Irish, Scottish and Danish.

As a practicing attorney for more than 22 years, Mr. Van Aulen provides dedicated and compassionate representation for the residents of Jefferson Township and surrounding areas. He has extensive experience in many areas of family law and has handled hundreds of cases for his clients. He has handled child custody as well as grandparent custody cases. He is a skilled negotiator who often resolves cases for his clients without the expense and timeliness of further litigation. However, he is not afraid to take on the difficult cases when it is in his clients’ best interests.

Besides his extensive experience as an attorney, Mr. Van Aulen also served as an adjunct professor for 13 years. It is this combination of legal experience and academics that make Mr. Van Aulen the skilled attorney he is. He has also been certified as a matrimonial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, an honor that only a small percentage of New Jersey attorneys have received. Also, Peter Van Aulen has written over 30 articles on divorce and family law that are located on his website.

If you are going through a divorce or contemplating one, you need the legal counsel of someone who understands the emotional and mental aspect as well as the legal ramifications. Mr. Van Aulen will listen to your story before making any recommendations. He will work with you to provide a passionate representation to achieve your desired results so that you can move on with your life. The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen is based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Peter Van Aulen's office is near Route 80, Route 17, New Jersey Turnpike, and New Jersey Parkway. This location makes it an easy commute from most communities in Northern New Jersey.

The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen provide the following services for his clients:

  • Child Custody and Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Mediation
  • Paternity
  • Annulment
  • Alimony
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grandparent Visitation and Custody
  • Child Relocation
  • Modification of Support
  • College Tuition Disputes
  • Prenuptial Agreements

If you need a skilled, experienced attorney for legal advice or counsel, contact Mr. Van Aulen. You can call The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen at 201-845-7400 for a consultation .


Client Reviews
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Peter has integrity, and values his relationships with his clients beyond his financial relationship with them. For me to say this about any lawyer is really saying something. He is compassionate, straightforward and knowledgeable. I would easily recommend him to anybody. Lewie W.
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Peter Van Aulen handled my case with great diligence and integrity. He is also a compassionate individual who realizes what a difficult time divorce can be emotionally. Peter works hard and doesn't take any shortcuts in preparing for a case… I highly recommend Mr. Van Aulen and his staff. Chuck Solomon
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Peter is an exceptionally great attorney. He handled my child custody case and was able to ease any of my concerns with honest answers. He always took the time to explain the pros/cons and was always available to answer any questions that I had… I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone who is looking for one. Jessica Cruz
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Peter Van Aulen is a very compassionate, honest and straightforward person. He was there for me at my lowest point with a genuine concern not only for my situation, but for me and my child's well being above all… He is fair and he is strong and when push comes to shove he is there for you. Cathy Dodge
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Our cousin used Peter's law office to help with a sticky custody situation. He was extremely responsive, very nice and most importantly did an awesome job with the court! He is awesome. Lawrence Polsky
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