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Fair Lawn

According to its motto, Fair Lawn is “a great place to visit and a better place to live.” This borough is located on the west side of Bergen County, New Jersey and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is south of Glen Rock and west of Paramus with Elmwood Park and Rochelle Park to the south and Prospect Park to the west. It is also just 1 ½ miles from Saddle Brook. The nearest large city is Paterson, which is less than three miles away. Newark is located to the southwest 14 miles away while New York City is 19 miles from Fair Lawn. The population of the borough is 32,457, according to the United States Census 2010, which was a slight increase from the 2000 Census. Fair Lawn is home to many cultures with ancestries from Italy, Germany, Poland, Russia and Ireland. Today’s population is enhanced by those coming from Europe and Asia with about one-fourth being foreign-born. Approximately 58% of adult residents are married with another 8.6% divorced.

The need for an expert family law attorney in communities like Fair Lawn is great. The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen serves that need by providing experienced, dedicated legal services to the residents of Fair Lawn and other communities in Bergen County. Mr. Van Aulen utilizes his twenty-two years of professional experience to help Fair Lawn residents who are going through a divorce or child custody case. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases for his clients, which is a testimony to his hard work and determination. He has gained the distinction being certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Attorney. Said certification is given in recognition of an attorney’s experience, education and skill set. Only a few attorneys in New Jersey have received this distinction and Mr. Van Aulen is proud to be one of them. In addition to his experience as an attorney, he also served as an adjunct professor for thirteen years.

Mr. Van Aulen has worked with clients in tough divorce cases, child custody cases and even requests for modification of support. He is also an advocate for victims of domestic abuse as well as representing those who have been unjustly accused. Besides being a skilled attorney, Mr. Van Aulen is also an experienced negotiator and has been trained as a mediator. He tries to avoid taking cases to court and has seen great success with his methods. However, he is not afraid to take on any challenge in the courtroom and will fight for his clients.

If you need an attorney who is not afraid and won’t back down and is someone you trust, you need to visit The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen. His office is located in Saddle Brook.

The Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen provide the following services for families in need of legal representation or advice:

  • Divorce
  • Mediation
  • Child Custody and Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Alimony
  • Annulment
  • Paternity
  • Grandparent Visitation and Custody
  • Child Relocation
  • Modification of Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • College Tuition Disputes
  • Prenuptial Agreements

Don’t try to deal with your situation alone. Contact Mr. Van Aulen today at 201-845-7400 for a free initial consultation.

Client Reviews
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Peter has integrity, and values his relationships with his clients beyond his financial relationship with them. For me to say this about any lawyer is really saying something. He is compassionate, straightforward and knowledgeable. I would easily recommend him to anybody. Lewie W.
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Peter Van Aulen handled my case with great diligence and integrity. He is also a compassionate individual who realizes what a difficult time divorce can be emotionally. Peter works hard and doesn't take any shortcuts in preparing for a case… I highly recommend Mr. Van Aulen and his staff. Chuck Solomon
★★★★★
Peter is an exceptionally great attorney. He handled my child custody case and was able to ease any of my concerns with honest answers. He always took the time to explain the pros/cons and was always available to answer any questions that I had… I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone who is looking for one. Jessica Cruz
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Peter Van Aulen is a very compassionate, honest and straightforward person. He was there for me at my lowest point with a genuine concern not only for my situation, but for me and my child's well being above all… He is fair and he is strong and when push comes to shove he is there for you. Cathy Dodge
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Our cousin used Peter's law office to help with a sticky custody situation. He was extremely responsive, very nice and most importantly did an awesome job with the court! He is awesome. Lawrence Polsky

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