Lisa Harvey – NJ Divorce & Family Lawyer

Office: Freehold, Monmouth County

Email: Lisah@wlg.com

Lisa S. Harvey, Esq., is an attorney with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. Lisa is a widely respected and skilled litigator, mediator, negotiator and advocate, representing clients in all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, asset division, complex financial disputes, and prenuptial and mid-marriage agreements. She has also been instrumental in post-judgment modifications, grandparent rights cases, and appellate litigation, making her a go-to attorney for individuals and families in need of experienced counsel.

Dedicated to guiding clients through some of the most challenging and emotional transitions of their lives, Lisa’s clients trust her to fiercely protect their interests while navigating the complexities of family law with compassion and skill. At the core of Lisa’s practice is an unwavering dedication to providing her clients with personalized, top-tier legal representation.

Applying her unparalleled depth of experience to every case, Lisa understands when her clients’ needs require her to utilize her extensive skills as a negotiator or when those same needs call for her abilities as a seasoned litigator. Fortunately, she excels at both, giving her clients the greatest range of options for achieving their goals. Whether negotiating with an adversary across the table or litigating in court, Lisa is not satisfied unless each client receives the positive results they deserve.

At every step, Lisa makes sure her clients are heard, supported, and empowered to make sound decisions that bring them security and peace of mind. Clients especially appreciate her ability to cut through the confusion of financial documents, business valuations, and corporate agreements—a critical skill in high-asset divorces and business owner cases. Her experience working with forensic accountants and breaking down complex financial matters ensures her clients are fully informed and well-prepared.

In matters involving her clients’ children, Lisa is a sensitive advocate for their well-being, always prioritizing their best interests while navigating custody and support issues with care and diligence. She works to create solutions that safeguard the emotional and financial security of the family, giving her clients confidence in the decisions that will shape their children’s futures.

Beyond her legal expertise, Lisa’s commitment to family extends into her community work. She serves as a member of her hometown’s Board of Education, reflecting her dedication to advocating for the best interests of children both inside and outside the courtroom.

Lisa’s skill and authority in the law are widely recognized in legal circles. She has authored numerous publications on family law topics, spoken at prestigious conferences, and appeared on various broadcasts to share her knowledge. Her accolades, including being named a “New Jersey Rising Star,” showcase the respect she has earned among her peers.

Lisa graduated with honors from Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and an elected member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, widely recognized as the most prestigious honor society in the nation.

Awards

* Super Lawyers is a publication of Thomson Reuters. The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers in New Jersey have attained a high degree of peer recognition & professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed at www.superlawyers.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.

Areas of Practice:

  • Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianships
  • Alimony and Palimony
  • Alimony including Modification, Termination, and Enforcement
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Child Custody
  • Child Custody including Modification and Enforcement
  • Children’s Educational Needs
  • Child Support
  • Child Support including Modification and Enforcement
  • Contempt of Restraining Orders
  • Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships/Civil Unions and Same Sex Marriages
  • Division of Assets - Equitable Distribution
  • Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P - formerly DYFS)
  • Divorce and Legal Separations
  • Divorce Appeals
  • Domestic Violence – Final Restraining Orders and Contempt Matters
  • Domestic Violence Matters
  • Emancipation
  • Enforcement of Alimony
  • Enforcement of Child Support
  • Enforcement of Custody
  • Family and Matrimonial Law
  • Grandparent’s Rights
  • Guardianships
  • LGBTQIA+ Matters
  • Mediation
  • Modification of Child Support
  • Modification of Custody
  • Modification, Reduction, Enforcement or Termination of Alimony
  • Name Change
  • Paternity
  • Post Divorce Matters
  • Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Qualified Domestic Relation Orders (QDRO)
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Relocation out of the State of New Jersey with a child
  • Restraining Orders
  • Visitation and Parenting Time

Bar Admissions:

New Jersey
U.S. District Court of New Jersey

Education:

Rutgers School of Law, J.D.
Lafayette College, Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Associations and Memberships:

New Jersey State Bar Association
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Awards / Recognition:

New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Stars

Publications:

Maeker v. Ross, 62 A.3d 310 (App. Div. 2013).
Evidential Standards of Custody & Timesharing Reports: Are Reliability and Validity Taking a Back Seat?”, New Jersey Law Journal
New Jersey Family Law Digest – annual publication summarizing key family law cases
Steneken’s Making Some Double-trouble”, New Jersey Law Journal
Who Ate the Cookies, Mom or the Children?”, New Jersey Law Journal

Lisa Harvey is located in our Freehold, Monmouth County office. To schedule an initial consultation with Lisa, please call (888) 888-0919 or click to schedule online.