Samuel J. Stoia, Attorney At Law, LLC

07/24/2025

I am honored and proud to receive such an inspiring review of my services from a client:

"Excellent attorney - highly recommended
I was fortunate to have Sam represent me in my 9.5 year tortured divorce, which was an extremely high conflict matter, dealing with the sale of my multi-million dollar business, highly contentious custody issues, and a long series of frivolous, misguided and questionable tactics from my ex wife. My ex wife went through at least 3 attorneys, while Sam stayed with me through the entire process. Sam’s command of the law, finance and accounting, his written and verbal communications skills served to instilled in me a great sense of confidence and ease as he took control over very challenging situations. It was obvious that he had earned the respect of the various Judges we encountered by his professional demeanor in the courtroom and his thorough command of the law. Despite his best efforts to drive this matter to settlement, our matter went to trial, which went for a total of 18 non-consecutive days. Sam’s ability to prioritize and focus on the most important aspects of my case, along with an incredible ability to retain detailed factual history of all our proceedings and case correspondence, and his trial skills were most impressive. I am thrilled with the results Sam delivered as much as I am with his skills and work ethic. I have been awarded sole physical custody of my three children. I strongly recommend Sam if you’re in need of an attorney dealing with any family issues. I was very proud of the way he represented me and admire him as an intelligent, principled, diligent and fair person who puts the extra effort in and who sincerely cares on a personal level."

★★★★★ "I was fortunate to have Sam represent me in my 9.5 year tortured divorce, which was an extremely high conflict matter, dealing with the sale of my multi-million dollar business, highly contentious custody issues, and a long series of frivolous, misguided and questionable tactics fro...

02/22/2023

When a man, especially in front of his children, calls his wife vulgar, hostile and abusive names like sl*t, wh@re, b***h, he is telling his children that he has no respect for their own mother. Notwithstanding this is a form of domestic violence against the wife, it’s also a form of abuse against your own children. These incidents could have long lasting if not permanent emotional and psychological effects on your children. Unfortunately, I deal with this too often in my job and the impact is always devastating.

01/09/2022

If you’re thinking about filing for divorce sometime this month, you’re not alone. As a New Jersey family law attorney, my calendar fills up quickly with initial consultations in January.

10/29/2021

If you're in the middle of negotiating a divorce settlement, your lawyer needs to consider consulting with an accountant or financial planner.

07/01/2021

Humorist Sam Levinson likely thought he was funny when he said – the reason grandchildren and grandparents get along so well is that they have a common enemy.

05/28/2021

Whether you’re the parent making child support payments or receiving them, you may have concerns. Do child support obligations automatically end when your child turns 18?

05/10/2021

Do you want to fight or do you want to provide your child or children with the best summer possible?

The month of May brings a sense of restlessness to students of all ages. As the summer break approaches, parents

04/30/2021

If you’re contemplating a divorce or already involved in the process, you already know money issues represent an important consideration. Be prepared to avoid some relatively common financial...

03/22/2021

As a New Jersey family law attorney, people come to me for solutions. Divorce and child custody consultations for unmarried couples often prove the most troublesome.

01/18/2021

Many New Jersey couples no longer rely on the bride’s parents to host their weddings. Instead, they’re taking out loans to finance gala affairs. Big is not necessarily always better.

12/23/2020

This has been a hard time for a lot of people. Before making any major decisions regarding your marriage or relationship, I invite you to think about whether any acrimony you may be experiencing is a temporary consequence of the pandemic, which can get resolved when this all passes.

The impact of the pandemic on every aspect of life is unprecedented. As an experienced New Jersey family law attorney, my observation is that the virus has resulted in some couples experiencing...

11/04/2020

Separated or divorced parents face a unique set of challenges when it comes to their children’s education. One consideration is whether or not they would have paid for college if they lived together as a family. However, there is more to it than the price itself.

Separated or divorced parents face a unique set of challenges when it comes to their children’s education. One consideration is whether or not they would have paid for college if they lived...