Riordan Family Law

09/02/2026

Sometimes our circumstances change and the child support you are currently receiving is not enough. You can go back to court and modify your child support award.
Child support is reviewable and modifiable by either party at any time based on a showing of a permanent change of circumstances. There are also situations in which the child support calculation is not governed by the guidelines, for example, in higher-income cases.
If you feel that the child support you are paying or receiving needs to be adjusted, contact our office today.

08/31/2026

The happiest people are the ones who can find even the smallest things to celebrate every day.
Find something to celebrate today.

08/28/2026

A civil annulment is a court judgment under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-1 declaring that a marriage was never legally valid from its inception. Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, an annulment treats the marriage as though it never occurred. The grounds are narrow, the burden of proof rests on the petitioner, and the process requires demonstrating a specific statutory defect that existed at the time of the marriage. We handle annulment proceedings for our clients alongside our full range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, alimony, and domestic violence.

Are you facing a family law challenge in Morris County, New Jersey? Get the help you need from experienced NJ lawyers at Riordan Family Law.

08/26/2026

Since it's National Dog Day, we thought we'd talk about divorce and the battle over who gets the dog.
New Jersey, the law legally classifies pets as personal property, meaning a dispute over a dog is handled through equitable distribution rather than traditional child custody.
The best way to resolve the dispute of the custody of pets is through mediation. Couples often "trade" asset values (such as equity in other property or financial responsibilities) to reach a mutual agreement on who keeps the dog or how to structure visitation. The fight over the pets is usually more emotional because owners view pets as family, causing emotional stalemates that occur, delaying divorce proceedings.

08/24/2026

Yes, you are going to make it. Going through with a divorce might be one of the hardest things you've had to do, but in the end, you will be fine. You will create a new life and find happiness.

08/21/2026

Not every relationship lasts, and there could be a number of reasons why. When it is time to part ways, we are here for you.

08/19/2026

When it comes to your happily ever after, no matter what that looks like, we are here for you.

Are you facing a family law challenge in Morris County, New Jersey? Get the help you need from experienced NJ lawyers at Riordan Family Law.

08/17/2026

May every era of your life include a soft heart and strong boundaries.

08/14/2026

A strong marriage doesn't just happen without both parties committing and treasuring each other day after day. Through the good and the bad.

08/12/2026

We would all love to see every family stay together but the reality is that 32% - 42% of first-time marriages will divorce in the US. It is very important to make sure that if there are children to consider in the divorce, that both parents come together to make the best decisions for the child(ren).
If you are looking to divorce and need a trusting law firm to handle your case, reach out to us today.

Are you facing a family law challenge in Morris County, New Jersey? Get the help you need from experienced NJ lawyers at Riordan Family Law.