About Law Offices of Karen S. Law, LLC — Family Law Skillman New Jersey

The Law Offices of Karen S. Law focus exclusively on family law Skillman matters for clients across Somerset, Mercer, and Hunterdon counties. Founder Karen Law has practiced family law since 1998 and is admitted in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Attorney Leanne Treese brings 22 years of additional family-law experience to the team. Residents comparing options can also browse the family law attorneys directory.

The firm offers a team approach to conflict resolution through collaborative law, mediation, and traditional litigation when needed. Both attorneys are trained in collaborative divorce and mediation — alternatives to court that often resolve cases faster and at lower cost. Because the practice is exclusively family-focused, clients can expect deep familiarity with the Somerset Vicinage Family Part and the Princeton-area courts.

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe a respectful, solution-focused firm that helps families resolve conflict without unnecessary escalation. Clients note clear explanations of options and prompt responses during stressful periods. Several mention that the collaborative and mediation approach saved time and money compared with adversarial divorce. Compassionate, organized representation is a recurring theme.

Family Law Skillman — Practice Areas & Services

• Divorce litigation, mediation, and collaborative divorce
• Marital settlement agreements and uncontested divorce
• Custody, parenting time, and relocation matters
• Child support, alimony, and post-judgment modification
• Prenuptial and domestic partnership agreements
• Matrimonial appeals and enforcement applications

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a divorce take in New Jersey?

An uncontested divorce in New Jersey typically resolves in 3 to 6 months once a Marital Settlement Agreement is in place. Contested divorces commonly take 12 to 24 months, depending on docket conditions and complexity. Collaborative divorce and mediation can shorten the timeline considerably.

What is collaborative divorce?

Collaborative divorce is a structured process where both spouses and their attorneys agree in writing to resolve all issues without going to court. If the process breaks down, the collaborative attorneys must withdraw — a built-in incentive to reach agreement. The approach often produces durable settlements at lower cost.

Where are Somerset County divorce cases heard?

Family Part matters for Somerset County residents are heard at the Somerset County Courthouse in Somerville at 20 North Bridge Street. Mercer County residents file at the Mercer County Family Courthouse in Trenton. Both vicinages offer court-connected mediation programs.