Rita Jerejian is a certified matrimonial law attorney and partner at Townsend Tomaio & Newmark, specializing in comprehensive family law and divorce matters. With over 30 years of experience and certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, she stands out for her creative, diligent, and compassionate approach to sensitive family issues, particularly those involving children.
Rita focuses on finding effective solutions for complex family law disputes and serves as a Court Approved Mediator for economic aspects of family cases, as well as a Panel Chair for the Family Court’s Mandatory Early Settlement Program. She is highly regarded by peers, holding an AV Preeminent Rating for ethical standards and legal ability, and primarily assists individuals and families navigating divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence matters.
Services Offered
- Divorce (contested, uncontested, no-fault, collaborative)
- Child custody and parenting time
- Child support enforcement and modifications
- Alimony and spousal support
- Division of assets and debts
- Business and investment valuation
- Complex property division
- Prenuptial, postnuptial, and palimony agreements
- Domestic violence restraining orders and defense
- Mediation and collaborative divorce
- Relocation with children
- Parental rights for unmarried couples
- Adoption and paternity matters
- Guardianship
- Annulments
- LGBTQ family law and same-sex prenuptials
- Grandparent issues
- Weapons forfeiture
- Child protection (DCPP) cases
Rita serves clients throughout New Jersey and is fluent in Spanish and Italian, enhancing accessibility for diverse clients. Her extensive courtroom and mediation experience, combined with her leadership in settlement programs, makes her a trusted advocate in family law.
