Peter Van Aulen

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Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Saddle Brook, NJ

Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen
 | 50 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Visit: http://www.pvalaw.com
Phone: 201-740-2830
Fax: 201-843-3210
Selected To Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2017
Licensed Since: 1991
Education: New York Law School
Practice Areas:
  • Family Law
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    Attorney Profile

    Attorney Peter Van Aulen is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney, Mr. Van Aulen has nearly 30 years of total legal experience, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Bergen and Passaic counties and all the surrounding areas who are going through divorces or have some other serious family law matters they need to address.

    Along with handling all aspects of the divorce process, from child custody and support to alimony, division of assets and other related matters, he also assists with the creation of enforceable marital agreements as well as modifications of existing decrees. He has also assisted numerous domestic violence victims with obtaining the restraining orders against their abusers and other protections they need, and he has considerable experience handling same-sex and domestic partnership matters.

    Well-versed in mediation, Mr. Van Aulen has helped numerous clients with resolving their conflicts and reaching favorable agreements in a manner that is far more efficient and economical than traditional divorce litigation. However, he will not hesitate to take his clients' matters to court when necessary, and he has gained a reputation for delivering the personalized counsel his clients need to make the best-informed decisions while aggressively pursuing the positive outcomes they expect and deserve.

    Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Van Aulen has earned a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished* peer review rating along with consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers. In addition, he has received many positive reviews and referrals from his satisfied clients, and he finds great reward in being able to help families through what is likely a very difficult and uncertain time in their lives.

    Mr. Van Aulen graduated from Ramapo College in 1987 with degrees in political science and business administration. A dean's list scholar, he served as president of the student government and delivered the commencement address at graduation. He also won Best Justice with the U.N. Debate Team as well as the Distinguished Alumni Award. He then attended New York Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1990, and he completed Family Mediation Training at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and became a qualified AOC mediator.

    Along with practicing before all New Jersey state courts, Mr. Van Aulen is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. A leader in his field, he has numerous publications to his credit, and he has conducted dozens of lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region on a variety of topics. He has also served as adjunct professor at Ramapo College and Seton Hall University, and he is a member of the Bergen County Family Law Early Settlement Panel.

    *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

     
    Practice Areas
    • 100%Family Law
    Focus Areas

    Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law

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  • Managing Child Visitation During the Coronavirus (2020) - The article discusses parenting time during the conoravirus. Managed the writing and edited article. 

  • Child Custody Laws in NJ: JG v JH and the Requirement of a Plenary Hearing (2019) - The articles discusses the requirement of having a plenary hearing for modification of a custody agreement or order. Managed the writing and edited the article.  

  • Military Retirement and Divorce: The Consequences of Taking Disability Benefits in New Jersey (2019) - The article discusses a military pension and the consequences of taking disability benefits.  Managed the writing and edited article.  

  • NJ Restraining Order and Consensual Rough Sex: The Case of TM v. RMW (2019) - The article discusses the case TM v. RMW. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • Alimony in NJ: Bermeo v Bermeo and Post Judgment Modification (2019) - The article discusses the case Bermeo v Bermeo and post judgment modification of alimony. Edited and managed the writing of the article. 

  • Division of Assets in Divorce: NJ Case MG v SM and Distribution of Post-Complaint Stock (2019) - The article explains the law regarding the distribution of post-complaint stock. Managed the writing and edited the article.

  • Father's Rights (2018) - The article talks about father's rights in NJ. Edited ans managed the writing of article.  

  • Understanding New Jersey Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents (2018) - The article discusses NJ custody laws regarding unmarried parents. Edited and managed the writing of the article. 

  • Mother's Rights (2018) - The article discusses mother rights in New Jersey. Managed the writing and edited article. 

  • Understanding What Does Child Support Cover in NJ (2018) - The article discusses the NJ child support guidelines. Managed the writing and edited article. 

  • MC v GT and New Jersey Restraining Order Requirements (2018) - The article discusses the case of MC v GT and New Jersey restraining order requirements . Managed and edited article.

  • Changing a Transgender Child’s Name in New Jersey (2017) - The article discusses changing a transgender child’s name in New Jersey. Managed the writing and edit article.

  • Ricci v. Ricci: A Fact-Intensive Inquiry into Emancipation in New Jersey (2017) - The article discusses the case Ricci v. Ricci and emancipation in New Jersey. Managed the writing of the article.  

  • R.G. v R.G. and New Jersey Restraining Orders (2017) - The article discusses the case R.G. v R.G. and New Jersey Restraining Orders. Managed the writing of the article.

  • The case of A.S. v. V.S. and NJ Domestic Violence Laws (2017) - This article discusses the case  A.S. v. V.S. and NJ Domestic Violence Laws. Managed the writing of the article, 

  • A.M.C. v. P.B. and the Need for Protection Requirement under NJ Domestic Violence Law (2017) - The article discusses the case A.M.C. v. P.B. and the Need for Protection Requirement under NJ Domestic Violence Law. Managed the writing of the article. 

  • When is a Plenary Hearing Required in a New Jersey Family Law Case (2016) - The article explains the case Galante v. Galante. Managed the writing and edited the article.

  • SAME-SEX DIVORCE IN NEW JERSEY (2016) - The article discusses the law regarding same-sex divorce in NJ. Managed the writing of the article. 

  • Is a Child Emancipated When He or She No Longer Resides with Either Legal Parent In New Jersey? (2016) - This article discusses the case Llewelyn v. Shewchuk. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • NEW RULES FOR DIVORCE AND ARBITRATION IN NEW JERSEY (2016) - The article talks about the NJ rule change regarding arbitrating a divorce. Managed the writing and edited the article.  

  • CHILD CUSTODY AND RELIGION IN NEW JERSEY (2016) - The article discusses NJ law regarding child custody and religion. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • ISSUES CONSIDERED FOR PENDENTE LITE/TEMPORARY RELIEF IN A NEW JERSEY DIVORCE (2015) - This article talks about filing a pendente lite motion. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • CHILD RELOCATION AND NEW JERSEY LAW (2015) - This article discusses NJ law regarding relocating a child. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • UNDERSTANDING NJ DIVORCE LAWS (2015) - This article talks about NJ Divorce Laws. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • LAST NAME CHANGE FOR A CHILD IN NEW JERSEY (2015) - This article discusses changing a child's last name. Managed the writing and edited the article. 

  • A Significant Other, Children, and New Jersey Divorce (2015) - This article discusses New Jersey law in regard to introducing a child to a significant other.  Managed the writing and edited the article.

  • The Allocation Of Higher Education Expenses And Child Support (2014) - The article discusses the Newburgh factors and how child support could be modified if a child goes to college.

  • Alimony Reform (2014) - Thia article discusses alimony reform and open durational alimony.          

  • Paternity In New Jersey (2014) - The article explains New Jersey Paternity Laws.

  • Mandated Mediation In New Jersey (2014) - The article explains the different mandated mediation programs in a New Jersey divorce

  • Enforcement Of New Jersey Child Support Orders (2014) - The Article explains how a New Jersey Child Support Order can be enforced

  • Alimony And Child Support Modification In New Jersey Due To Unemployment (2014) - Article is about how unemployment affects alimony and child Support in New Jersey

  • Understanding Child Custody In New Jersey (2014) - The article discusses the different types of child custody.

  • New Jersey Domestic Violence (2014) - The article explains the New Jersey domestic violence statute.

  • Grandparent Visitation & Custody (2014) - The article explains the law in New Jersey concerning grandparent visitation

  • Alimony Modification Due To Cohabitation In New Jersey (2014) - Article is about how cohabitation can impact an alimony obligation.

  • Understanding The Hague Convention On International Child Abduction (2014) - The article explains the the Hague Convention On International Child Abduction.

  • Steps In A New Jersey Divorce (2014) - The article lists and explains ten steps in a divorce.

  • Paternity And Genetic Testing When There Is Presumed Father In New Jersey (2014) - The article explains the law in New Jersey of allowing genetic testing to prove paternity when there is a presumed father.

  • Important Things To Know Going Through A Divorce In New Jersey (2014) - The article explains importants facts about going through a divorce.

  • Dividing Property In A Divorce (2014) - The article explains the law of equitable distribution in New Jersey.

  • Understanding The New Jersey Divorce Process (2014) - The article explains the divorce process.

  • Types Of Alimony Awarded In A New Jersey Divorce (2014) - The article lists and explains the different types of alimony awarded in a divorce.

  • Prenuptial Agreements (2014) - The article explains the Uniform Premarital and Pre-Civil Union Agreement Act.

  • Motion For Pendente Lite (Temporary) Relief In A New Jersey Divorce (2014) - The article explains what is a motion for pendente lite relief in a divorce

  • Factors Used By The Court In Determining Custody (2014) - Explains the factors a court uses in determining the custody of a child.

  • Alimony And Retirement In New Jersey (2014) - Article is about how retirement impacts alimony

  • Calculating Child Support For High And Low Income Families In New Jersey (2014) - The article explains how child support is calculated for high income and low income families.

  • Removal Of Children From The State Of New Jersey (2014) - The article explains the factors a court considers in allowing one parent to relocate a child outside the state of New Jersey.  

  • Nine Things to Know About Going Through a New Jersey Divorce (2014) - The article list and explains nine important facts about the divorce process

  • How Is Duration And Amount Of Alimony Determined (2014) - The article explains how the court determines the amount and duration of an alimony award.

  • Causes Of Action For Divorce In New Jersey (2014) - The article explains the different causes of action for divorce in New Jersey

    • About Peter Van Aulen

    Admitted: 1991, New Jersey

    Professional Webpage: https://www.pvalaw.com/peter-van-aulen.html

    Honors/Awards:

    • Listed under 10 Best Attorney For Client Satisfaction, 10 Best Attorney For Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys , 2017
    • Martindale Hubbell Rating, BV Distinguished , Martindale Hubbell , 2014
    • Peter Van Aulen was selected to the 2015,2016 and 2017 Super Lawyers list. , Selected to the Super Lawyers List , Thomson Reuters, 2017

    Special Licenses/Certifications:

    • Recertified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney, 2019
    • Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney, 2015

    Bar/Professional Activity:

    • Secretary of Matrimonial Committee for New Jersey Association for Justice, 2018 to present, 2018
    • Co-Chaired Meadowlands Matrimonial Law Section CLE Seminar for New Jersey Association for Justice, 2018
    • New Jersey Association for Justice, Family Law Section 2014 to present, 2014
    • Completed Family Mediation Training-Qualified AOC Mediator, 2014
    • Member of Bergen County Family Law Early Settlement Panel, 2012 to current, 2012
    • U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit, 2008
    • Supreme Court of The United States, 2008
    • U.S. District Court of New Jersey, 1991
    • New Jersey Bar, 1991

    Pro bono/Community Service:

    • Member of the Renew and Rebuild Committee for Sacred Heart Church Monroe New York, 2017
    • Chaired the Marketing Committee for Sacred Heart School in Monroe New York from 2009 to 2013. Increased student enrollment from approximately 170 to almost 300 students, 2013
    • Chaired the Evangelization Committee for Sacred Heart Church, 2012 to 2013, 2012
    •  Chaired the Marketing Committee for St. Joseph's School in Florida New York, 2006 to 2009, 2006

    Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

    • Speaker and Moderator of Panel, Is the Percentage Formula Dead After Tax Reform? Meadowlands Seminar, New Jersey Association of Justice, November 15, 2018, Speaker and Moderator of Panel, Is the Percentage Formula Dead After Tax Reform?, Meadowlands Seminar, New Jersey Association of Justice, 2018
    • Speaker and moderator of panel, The State of Alimony in New Jersey After Post Amendment Rulings: Case Update, Meadowlands Seminar, New Jersey Association of Justice, November 15, 2018, Speaker and moderator of panel, The State of Alimony in New Jersey After Post Amendment Rulings: Case Update, Meadowlands Seminar, New Jersey Association of Justice, 2018
    • Speaker on a CLE Panel at the New Jersey Association For Justice Boardwalk Seminar, Speaker at CLE seminar panel titled, How to Handle Case Management/ Winning Though ESP, 2018, Speaker on a CLE Panel, How to Handle Case Management/ Winning Though ESP, New Jersey Association For Justice Boardwalk Seminar, 2018
    • Speaker on a CLE panel at Ramapo College titled, The Top Ten Family Law Practice Tips, 2016, Speaker on CLE Panel, The Top Ten Family Law Practice Tips, Ramapo College, 2016
    • Presenter: Midwest Business Administration Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, Presented a paper titled, Third Party Liability: An Overview, 1995, Present A Paper, Third Party Liability: An Overview, Midwest Business Administration Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 1995

    Verdicts/Settlements:

    • A petition in Federal District Court involving international child custody
    • An appeal concerning child custody and the Hague Convention which resulted in a published opinion
    • An appeal of a domestic violence restraining order

    Representative Clients:

    • I represent 35 to 50 new divorce and family law clients per year. 

    Other Outstanding Achievements:

    • Adjunct Professor of Business Law and Business Courses, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 1993-2006, Seton Hall University, 1997

    Educational Background:

    • B.S., Ramapo College, Double Major in Political and Business and Administration, Graduating Student Commencement Speaker, Recipient of Dean’s Award, Student Government President, UN Debate Team Won Best Justice, Distinguished Alumni Award, 1987, 1983
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    Office Location for Peter Van Aulen

    50 Market Street
    Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

    Phone: 201-740-2830

    Fax: 201-843-3210

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