Practice Areas
Comprehensive Legal Services Tailored To Your Unique Needs
Family Law
Comprehensive family legal services
Family law matters require not just legal expertise, but a compassionate understanding of the emotional challenges involved. Attorney Charly Gayden provides skilled representation in all aspects of family law, ensuring your rights and interests are protected while working toward solutions that benefit your entire family.
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Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage and Civil Unions)
- Child Support
- Parental Rights Protection
- Custody and Parenting Time Issues
- Equitable Distribution of Assets
- Alimony
- Post Divorce Litigation (Modifications to Orders)
- Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements
Non-Dissolution Union (Unmarried Litigants)
- Motions to Establish Child Support
- Motions to Establish Parenting Time
- Motions to Establish Custody
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Domestic Violence
Protection and defense when safety is at stake
Domestic violence cases in New Jersey require legal advice and representation throughout the process, including evaluating the circumstances of the alleged abuse, advising a client about their rights and legal options, assisting the client in filing a domestic violence complaint for a temporary restraining order (TRO), representing the client at the Final Restraining Order (FRO) hearing , presenting evidence and testimony, and advocating for appropriate protections concerning contact, residence, children, parenting time, and other related issues. Attorney Charly Gayden has experience in all these steps and may also assist with violations or enforcement of a restraining order and, where domestic violence issues overlap with divorce, custody, child support, or other family-law matters, help address those related proceedings.
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Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA)
- Temporary Restraining Orders
- Final Restraining Order Hearings
Victims Assistance Survivor’s Protection Act (VASPA)
- Temporary Protection Orders
- Final Protection Order Hearings
Estate Litigation
Protecting your interests in contested estate matters
Disputes over estates, trusts, and fiduciary conduct can divide families and deplete assets intended for loved ones. Attorney Charly Gayden represents clients in contested estate matters, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and challenges involving undue influence or lack of capacity. With experience at both the trial and appellate levels, she provides strategic, decisive advocacy to protect your rights and preserve your family's legacy.
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- Will Contests and Challenges
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Undue Influence and Capacity Disputes
- Estate and Trust Accounting Disputes
- Removal of Executors and Trustees
Civil Litigation
Effective advocacy in court
Having argued before state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, attorney Gayden brings substantial litigation experience to every civil matter. She has effectively handled constitutional challenges as well as complicated business litigation at the Trial Court level and up to the US Supreme Court.
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- Estate Litigation
- Appellate Division Advocacy
- Prerogative Writ Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Constitutional Challenges to Municipal Ordinances
Not Sure Which Practice Area Applies?
Request a consultation and Attorney Gayden will help you understand your options and the best path forward.