Biography
Ms. Laufer has been named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for seven years in a row, from 2013 - 2019. Ms. Laufer is admitted to practice law in both New Jersey and New York and concentrates her practice in the area of Family Law, representing clients in all stages of Family Law and Domestic Violence Litigation. She has extensive experience in all aspects of divorce, including child custody disputes, business valuations, alimony, and equitable distribution.
After obtaining her Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall Law School, Ms. Laufer served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Maureen P. Sogluizzo in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Hudson County, Family Division.
While in law school, Ms. Laufer volunteered as a student attorney for the Family Law Clinic. She was also the Senior Article Editor for the Seton Hall Law School Legislative Journal, winning Best Brief in the Seton Hall Law Gressman Moot Court Competition.
Ms. Laufer is a member of New Jersey State Bar Association and the Morris County Bar Association. Locally, Ms. Laufer is a member of the West Morris Women's Juniors Club.
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey
- J.D. - 2008
- Honors: Best Brief, Gressman Moot Court Competition
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
- B.A. - 2005
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Associations
- Morris County Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey Bar Association, Member
- Family Law Inns of Court, Master
Pro-Bono Activities
- JBWS Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project
- Morris County Self Help Resource Center
Past Positions
- Hon. Maureen P. Sogluizzo, Superior Court of New Jersey – Hudson County, Law Clerk, 2008 – 2009
- Walder, Hayden & Brogan, P.C., Summer Associate, 2007 – 2008
- Seton Hall Center for Social Justice Family Law Clinic, Pro Bono Student Attorney, 2007 – 2008
Fraternities or Sororities
- Sigma Kappa
Current Employment Position
- Associate
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Property Settlement Agreements
- Child Custody and Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Alimony and Spousal Support
- Division of Assets – Equitable Distribution
- Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Emancipation of a Child
- Modification of Custody
- Modification of Child Support
- Modification, Reduction or Termination of Alimony
- Relocation with Children inside and outside of New Jersey
- Enforcement of Custody, Child Support, and Alimony
- Enforcement of Property Settlement Agreements or Prior Court Orders
- College Contributions
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Domestic Violence Matters (Temporary and Final Restraining Orders)
- Grandparent Rights