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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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Family Law

Services Include

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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Domestic Violence

Services Include

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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Estate Litigation

Services Include

  • 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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Civil Litigation

Services Include

  • Estate Litigation
  • Appellate Division Advocacy
  • Prerogative Writ Litigation
  • Contract Disputes
  • Constitutional Challenges to Municipal Ordinances

Not Sure Which Practice Area Applies?

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Law Office of Charly Gayden, LLC

"There's a Solution to Every Problem." Serving New Jersey families with compassionate, experienced legal representation in family law, civil litigation, and more.

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Contact

83 Morris St, Suite 3
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 828-3333cgayden@gayden-law.com

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