Getting Divorced in Monmouth County?

You're at the right place.

I'm glad that you found us.

We specialize in New Jersey divorce law.

Most of our cases for the past 37 years have been right here at the Monmouth County Court House in Freehold.

And I can tell you with complete confidence that the difference between getting just an ok result and a superior result in your case often comes down to one thing:

A SMART DIVORCE STRATEGY.

Like the divorce strategy that "Robert" developed.

Let me briefly tell you about the powerful divorce strategy that Robert developed for his divorce case here in Monmouth County.

He did so using my free NJ Divorce Course.

I want you to read Robert's story because I'm going to also teach you how to develop your own "smart strategy" based upon the facts of your marital situation.

Robert (not his real name, of course) came in for a divorce strategy session with me a year or so ago.

Before I could even shake his hand, he blurted out loudly:

"My wife is a narcissist.

I just found out that she is screwing my best friend.

I want to divorce the bitch & get sole custody of the kids!"

He was, obviously, a little bit "over the top" emotionally at that moment.

I get it.

Emotions often get a hold of people early in their divorce cases.

Nonetheless, Robert is a good guy who has gone through hell, but he's turned it all around and made a great life for himself and his kids.

Here's how he used what he learned right here to fully protect himself and turn things around:

...CLICK HERE FOR ROBERT'S STORY...

Just like I did with Robert (in the story above), I'll help you analyze the facts of your Monmouth County divorce case, and we'll come up with the best possible strategy for you.

Rule #1: whatever you tell the judge must be 100% the truth.

The worst thing that you can ever do in Divorce Court is to lie or be deceitful.

Here's Anthony's story to show you what I mean.

My wife was in the Wegman's checkout line recently and overheard a conversation between the man in front of her ("Anthony") and the cashier.

They apparently knew each other.

Anthony was telling the cashier how he “got screwed” in his divorce case 20 years earlier.

He told the cashier how his wife got the house, the Mercedes, a $250,000 judgment against him, custody of the kids, child support, and lifetime alimony, and how all that he was left with his truck and both of their legal bills.

My wife, feeling sorry for Anthony, interrupted him and handed him my business card and offered to have him speak with me to see if perhaps my office could help him somehow.

Anthony started laughing and said, “Your husband is the guy who did this to me!”

I remember the case well.

I had represented Anthony's wife, Maryann, in their divorce case.

Anthony got himself in trouble by lying:

... CLICK HERE FOR ANTHONY'S STORY

The bottom line is that there is a way to handle your divorce case that will get you the best results possible, and the first rule is to always tell the truth.

In order for you to develop your own "smart strategy", you'll need a bit of a divorce education first— where I teach you what matters most.

Then I'll teach you how to work with your divorce attorney to achieve the best possible outcome for you, under the unique circumstances of your case.

EVERY DIVORCE CASE IS DIFFERENT.

It’s usually a big mistake to compare your divorce to anyone else’s.

Why?

Because every case has:

Different people
Different incomes
Different kids with different issues
Different judges
Different lawyers
Different financial realities
Different health concerns

Change just one of those things — and the outcome changes with it.

That’s why you need a strategy that’s built for your situation.

For example, you need to consider whether to use divorce mediation or whether you'll use just litigation in court...but maybe you can use both.

Here's a short video from my NJ divorce course that explains why you should use both:

Now that we've "met" (through the above video) and you've gotten a feel for how I teach, you might want to know what makes me qualified to be your teacher, your guide, through your divorce here in Monmouth County.

ABOUT ME

Fixed Steven Portrait I’m Steven J. Kaplan, a divorce lawyer based in Colts Neck.

If you’re considering divorce, my free NJ divorce course will help you get through it smarter, stronger, and with fewer regrets.

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY

"...He made sure that I understood, 100 percent, every step of the process...

With his help, I was able to rebuild my life."

– K.S., Rumson

IF YOU’RE GETTING DIVORCED, YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS.

What’s going to happen with the kids?
What about your house?
Your retirement accounts?
How will support work?
Will it be fair?

I help people facing divorce in Monmouth County cut through the confusion and get real answers — starting with my free, easy-to-understand online course.

Whether you’re just starting to think about divorce, or already in the thick of it, you’ll learn everything you need to:

Make smarter legal and financial decisions
Work better with your lawyer (even if it’s not me)
Avoid common — and costly — mistakes
Get the best possible outcome under your facts

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN THE COURSE

Bite-sized daily lessons — no overwhelm
Clear, short videos — covering what actually matters
A simple roadmap — so you always know what’s next
Legal, financial and emotional strategies — for real life
Lessons from actual cases — what worked, what didn’t
Confidence — so you stop feeling like you’re in the dark

WHY I CREATED THIS COURSE

For decades, I’ve noticed the same pattern:
People who understand the divorce process seem to get better results.

When you know what to expect, you can:

Communicate more clearly with your lawyer
Stay calm when things get tough
Make strategic decisions instead of emotional ones
Save money by being more efficient
Feel less fear and more control

That’s why I created this course — to give you the same insights that I give my own clients, even before you ever step into my office.

WHAT FORMER CLIENTS HAVE SAID

"Steve is a fantastic, deeply experienced, professional divorce attorney...I’m glad that I listened to him then, and now 8 years later I’m still glad that I listened to him."

– J.F., Freehold

"Steve Kaplan is the only family law attorney I will ever refer anyone to see.

– C.L., Middletown

If divorce is inevitable, you'll benefit greatly by a smart strategy.

Join the 5,000+ people I’ve already helped.

Let’s build your personalized divorce strategy — together.

When you start your free lessons you'll immediately receive a copy of Steve Kaplan's Guide To Divorce in New Jersey, a one-of-a-kind resource that will really help you.

The daily emails are small steps.

All I need is an email address to send the material to.

Steve Kaplan