Robert S. Dorkin, Esq. is a dedicated New Jersey family law attorney specializing in divorce and related family matters, known for his practical, client-centered approach and deep understanding of the state’s court system. With decades of experience, he stands out for his commitment to treating each case with individualized attention and a focus on achieving realistic, favorable outcomes for clients and their families.
His approach combines patience, attentive listening, and a strong belief in collaboration between attorney and client. He emphasizes careful use of resources to keep litigation costs manageable while striving to secure fair resolutions through settlement or, when necessary, skilled courtroom advocacy. He is a qualified family law mediator and offers guidance to clients navigating mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, or traditional litigation.
Services Offered
- Divorce
- Custody and parenting time
- Alimony
- Equitable distribution of marital property
- Settlement agreements
- Prenuptial agreements
- Child support
- Domestic violence
- Post-judgment enforcement of family law agreements
- Post-judgment modification of family law agreements
- Family law appeals
- Removal of children from the State of New Jersey
- Emancipation of children
- Consultations with litigants mediating their family law issues
- Qualified family law mediation
- Uncontested divorce
- Arbitration
- Collaborative law process
Admitted to practice in New Jersey and U.S. Federal Courts since 1977, Robert S. Dorkin is an active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Union County Bar Association, where he has served in leadership roles including the Family Law Executive Committee. He has been an Early Settlement Panelist in Union and Essex Counties and frequently lectures on family law topics.
