Hiring a compassionate and experienced family law attorney who just happens to be a skilled litigator is like investing in the right insurance for your home: you hope you will never have to make a claim, but it is good to know you are covered. The law firm of Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Boyd, LLC utilizes years of experience and expertise in matrimonial law to provide reassuring comfort and support to its clients.

"I've just separated from my husband. Will my divorce be affected if I date other people?" "I built my business with no support from my spouse. Is he still entitled to a share of it?" "A large part of my husband's income is in cash transactions and is never reported. How do I ensure that I receive what I deserve?" "How do you find a good certified divorce mediator?" "How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?"

Contact Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Boyd, LLC 23 Cattano Avenue Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Phone: (973) 285-1444 Toll free: (866) 604-3057 Fax: (973) 285-0271 www.lauferfamilylaw.com  jcadicina@lauferfamilylaw.com

As a family law specialty firm covering all of northern New Jersey, these attorneys have a wealth of experience resolving complex and sophisticated divorce cases and focus on all issues concerning custody, property valuation and division, spousal and child support, prenuptial agreements, dissolving civil unions, paternity actions, and domestic violence. The attorneys at Laufer, Dalena work to gain the confidence of their client's right from the very first meeting by taking a team approach.

The firm is comprised of partners and associates, who are skilled litigators prepared to take each case to trial. While the attorneys are known for fighting aggressively in court, they value the beneficial results which can often be achieved through mediation. "The goal is to settle divorce cases using alternative dispute resolution whenever possible," the attorneys unanimously agree. "It's less costly -- both financially and emotionally."

The firm’s attorneys have earned the recognition and respect of the legal community. William Laufer has been named for several years to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list and as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state. Christine Dalena, Joseph Cadicina and James Jensen have also been named to the Super Lawyers list, Kimberly Gronau Boyd, Jennifer Mclnerney and Michelle Benedek were named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list published in NJ Monthly Magazine.

The firm also values giving back to the community. All of the firm's lawyers actively engage in community service, taking leadership roles at all levels of the bar and with organizations including New Jersey DARE, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, Battered Women's Advocacy programs, and many others.

The firm provides specialized service and expertise to all of its family law clients.

It is that competent, supportive, and experienced representation that is the best insurance of all.

William M. Laufer is recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the area of Family Law.  His expertise has enabled him to represent clients in complex matrimonial cases involving questions of custody, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, premarital agreements and divorce mediation.

His skills have entitled him to a membership in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and he is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Laufer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. He then graduated from the University of Miami Law School in Florida.

Mr. Laufer serves on the Morris County Bar Association Early Settlement Panel for matrimonial litigation and is a Master in the Family Law Inns of Court. He has also been elected President of the Morris County Bar Association and President of D.A.R.E., New Jersey.  He is licensed in both the states of New Jersey and Florida.

He was named as a Super Lawyer by New Jersey Magazine since 2005.

Joseph P. Cadicina is a partner of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of matrimonial/family law.  He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark M. Russello, J.S.C., Family Division, Bergen County.  Mr. Cadicina is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C.  He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree with Distinction.  Mr. Cadicina is a member of the Bergen and Morris County Bar Associations, Family Law Sections, as well as the New Jersey and New York Bar Associations. In addition, he is a member of the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court. Mr. Cadicina is a Court Approved Economic Mediator for Family Law Cases and performs private divorce mediation for clients. He is also a volunteer panelist for the Morris County Early Settlement Program.  Mr. Cadicina has served as a past president and vice president of the Garfield Board of Education from 1990-1993.  When elected to the Board in 1990, he was considered one of the youngest elected officials in New Jersey.

Christine M. Dalena specializes in the areas of matrimonial/family law, real estate transactions and general litigation.   Ms. Dalena is admitted to practice law in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  She received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law.  Ms. Dalena served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable George P. Helfrich, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Civil Part, Morris County.  Ms. Dalena is a certified divorce mediator. She is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Bar Associations, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, Morris County Early Settlement Panel Program and Morris County Bar Association (Family Law Section member and Real Property Section member) and is active in numerous civic and political associations.  Ms. Dalena also serves as a Commissioner on the Madison Housing Authority.

Jennifer L. McInerney concentrates her practice in the areas of matrimonial and family law, domestic violence and adoptions.  She previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Susan Scott in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Family Division.  Ms. McInerney earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Fairfield University and her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.  She is a member of the Morris County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Ms. McInerney serves as an Early Settlement Panelist for the Family Court in Morris County and provides pro bono legal representation to battered women and children through the Battered Woman's Legal Advocacy Program. She is a past member of the North Jersey Family Law Inn of Court.

James C. Jensen Esq.
Morristown, New Jersey
Principal
phone (973) 285-1444
fax (973) 285-0271

James C. Jensen is a partner of the firm and concentrates his practice in various litigation matters. Mr. Jensen concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of matrimonial/family law, workers' compensation, personal injury law and municipal court. Throughout his career, he has also handled many various types of civil litigation, and has represented many clients in real estate matters.

Mr. Jensen joined the law firm as a partner in January 2007. Prior to that time, Mr. Jensen had run his own successful law practice in Morristown, New Jersey. As a solo practitioner, Mr. Jensen became familiar with virtually every aspect of litigation matters and represented individual clients and small companies. Mr. Jensen has served on the Morris County Superior Court Early Settlement Matrimonial Panel for 13 years. He has tried many divorce and custody cases with successful results. He has been certified by the Supreme Court as a court appointed mediator. In his career, he has lectured before the Association of Legal Secretaries and has been a legal analyst on a local radio station. Mr. Jensen has been admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1985.

Kimberly N. Gronau Boyd concentrates her practice in the areas of matrimonial, family law and domestic violence.  She previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Stephen Schaeffer in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Family Division.  Ms. Gronau Boyd earned her Bachelor's Degree in Economics/Business and Government Law from Lafayette College and her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.  She is a member of the Morris County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. She provides pro bono legal representation to women through the Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Program and is also a member of the Northern New Jersey Family Law Inn of Court. Ms. Gronau Boyd is also a member of the North Jersey Family Law Inn of Court and the Junior League of Morristown.

Michelle Ann Benedek was awarded a Juris Doctor in 1999 from Seton Hall University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1996 from Drew University. Ms. Benedek has completed a research semester on the European Union at the University of Bruxelles in Brussels, Belgium and is currently receiving her MBA in finance.  She is admitted to the New Jersey Bar and New Jersey District Court Bar. She is a Member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association and the American Bar Association Family Law Section. Ms. Benedek was a law clerk to the Honorable Stephan J. Schaeffer from 1999-2000. Michelle was also an associates with Cutter, Simeone, Townsend, Tomaio, & Newmark prior to becoming associate with Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Boyd. Ms. Benedek has also been a Member of the Morris County Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team and lecture series.

Mario N. Delmonaco
Morristown, New Jersey
Associate
phone (973) 285-1444
fax (973) 285-0271


Mario N. Delmonaco is an associate of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of matrimonial law. Mr. Delmonaco graduated from The College of New Jersey with a degree in Pre-Law and was a member of the Golden Key Honors Society. He received his juris doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. While in law school, he interned with the Honorable Thomas V. Manahan of the New Jersey Superior Court, Family Division, which ultimately became a clerkship in 2007.

• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence & Neglect

Litigation Percentage:

• 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

23 Cattano Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 285-1444
Fax: (973) 285-0271

www.lauferfamilylaw.com
e-mail: jcadicina@lauferfamilylaw.com

William Laufer has provided the following written and video FAQs:

FAQs:

• "I've just separated from my husband. Will my divorce be affected if I date other people?" 
• "I built my business with no support from my spouse. Is he still entitled to a share of it?" 
• "A large part of my husband's income is in cash transactions and is never reported. How do I ensure that I receive what I deserve?"
• "How do you find a good certified divorce mediator?"
• "How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?" 
• "My husband wants to mediate our divorce. Why should I consider mediation?"
• "In common law, are you entitled to the same support and property division?"
• "My spouse cheated on me. If I file for 'fault divorce,' am I likely to get more in terms of support and property?"

Kimberly Gronau Boyd has written the following article:

FAQ:

• "My ex-wife has custody of our children, and she wants to move across the country with them. What can I do about it?"

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