NJ Family Law Appeals

Why Choose NJ Family Law Appeals?

Trusted to influence New Jersey’s most significant family law decisions, Brian G. Paul is one of the state’s leading appellate attorneys. As Co-Managing Partner at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C., he brings nearly 30 years of experience handling complex, high-stakes appeals. A Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, Brian has litigated over 80 family law appeals in the Appellate Division and 12 before the New Jersey Supreme Court. His appellate advocacy has shaped key areas of New Jersey family law, making him the go-to attorney for clients and colleagues navigating the most challenging legal disputes.

• Extensive Track Record: Nearly three decades of appellate experience, including 80+ cases in the NJ Appellate Division and 12 before the NJ Supreme Court.
• Precedent-Setting Advocacy: Lead counsel in cases that have defined critical aspects of alimony, equitable distribution, parental relocation, grandparent visitation, and arbitration in custody disputes.
• Respected Authority: Frequently sought after for his deep legal insight, serving as amicus counsel in landmark family law cases.
• Top Industry Recognition: Acknowledged among the best in family law appellate practice, Brian has received numerous prestigious awards, including:
  • The Best Lawyers in America® – Family Law (2013 – Present)
  • Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year, Family Law (Princeton Metro, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2025)
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers™ – Family Law (2007 – Present)
  • Top 100 NJ Super Lawyers™ (2009, 2019, 2021, 2025)
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Rated – Family Law & Appellate Practice
  • New Jersey State Bar Association – Amicus Curiae Award:
    • Cardali v. Cardali (2024)
    • Moynihan v. Lynch (2022)
    • Bisbing v. Bisbing (2018)
    • Major v. Maguire (2016)
    • J.E.V. Adoption (2016)
    • Gnall v. Gnall (2015)
    • Maeker v. Ross (2014)

Representative Cases

• Cardali v. Cardali, 255 N.J. 85 (New Jersey Supreme Court 2023)
• Moynihan v. Lynch, 250 N.J. 60 (New Jersey Supreme Court 2022)
• S.W. v. G.M., 462 N.J. Super. 522 (App. Div. 2020)
• Bisbing v. Bisbing, 230 N.J. 309 (NJ Supreme Court, 2017)
• Major v. Maguire, 224 N.J. 1 (NJ Supreme Court, 2016)
• In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by J.E.V. & D.G.V., 226 N.J. 90 (NJ Supreme Court, 2016)
• Lombardi v. Lombardi, 447 N.J. Super 26 (Appellate Division, 2016); certif. denied, 228 NJ 445 (2016)
• Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 (NJ Supreme Court, 2015)
• Maeker v. Ross, 219 N.J. 565 (NJ Supreme Court, 2014)
• Fawzy v. Fawzy, 199 N.J. 456 (NJ Supreme Court, 2009)
• S.W. v. G.M. (IV), A-3008-21 (App. Div. 2024)
• Weidel v. Weidel, 2021 WL 5365655 (App. Div. 2021)
• D.A.M. v. M.J.M., 2020 WL 4524930 (App. Div. 2020) certif. denied 244 N.J. 404 (2020)
• Mahar v. Clark, 2022 WL 1397373 (App. Div. 2022)
• Proctor v. Proctor, A-1702-09T1, 2011 WL 1160471 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Mar. 31, 2011)
• Jackson v. Jackson, A-4868-07T1, 2009 WL 4724616 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Dec. 9, 2009)
• D. W. v. P. W., A-6227-07T1, 2009 WL 587099 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Mar. 10, 2009)
• Morse v. Morse, A-5971-05T1, 2007 WL 3101687 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 25, 2007), certif. denied, 194 N.J. 270 (2008)
• Marshak v. Weser, 390 N.J. Super. 387 (App. Div. 2007)
• Cyr v. Cyr, A-5134-04T1, 2006 WL 2986624 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 20, 2006)
• J.C. v. J.M., A-1178-04T5 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2006)
• Weaver v. Weaver, A-1449-03T5, 2005 WL 1562798 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. July 5, 2005)
• Pizi v. Bolam, A-645-03T2, 2004 WL 3403231 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 21, 2004)
• Antoniotti v. Antoniotti, A-645-03T2 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 21, 2004)
• Hunter v. Humphrey, A-324-04T2 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Nov. 8, 2004)

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