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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Dover, NJ: 2026 rankings

286 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Dover: Steven B. Menack - A Better Solution - NJ Divorce / Separation Mediation, LFR Score 66/100; 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 286.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Cobos Law Firm, 203 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 286 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

286 Dover divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 286 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Dover at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Dover at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Steven B. Menack - A Better Solution - NJ Divorce / Separation Mediation664.3★ (83)Parsippany, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C.654.6★ (145)Bridgewater, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Williams Law Group, LLC644.9★ (121)Parsippany, 8 mi away——
4Ziegler Law Group LLC634.9★ (163)Livingston, 12 mi away——
5Hagan, Weisberg & Nunn, LLC634.4★ (40)Florham Park, 8 mi away——
6Kearns Rotolo Law624.6★ (39)Bradley Gardens, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Lawrence Law - Divorce & Family Lawyers625.0★ (148)Warren Township, 19 mi away——
8Townsend, Tomaio, Newmark & Clancy, LLC624.4★ (131)Florham Park, 8 mi away——
9Saba Law LLC625.0★ (49)Morristown, 8 mi away——
10Family Focused Legal Solutions614.7★ (58)Morristown, 9 mi away——

All 286 divorce and family lawyers in Dover, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Dover

    Based in Parsippany, 8 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2001 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  2. Based in Parsippany, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    90 E Halsey Rd Ste 375, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  3. Based in Livingston, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    651 Old West Mt Pleasant Ave #150, Livingston, NJ 07039
  4. Based in Florham Park, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews
    Address
    240 Cedar Knolls Rd Ste 209, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
  5. Based in Bradley Gardens, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    502 US-22, Lebanon, NJ 08833
  6. Based in Florham Park, 8 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 131 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 S Jefferson Rd #200, Whippany, NJ 07981
  7. Based in Morristown, 8 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Madison Ave #400, Morristown, NJ 07960
  8. Based in Morristown, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    360 Mt Kemble Ave #3001, Morristown, NJ 07960
  9. Based in Parsippany, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 Parsippany Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  10. Based in Kinnelon, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1250 NJ-23 Suite 7, Butler, NJ 07405
  11. Based in Parsippany, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1719 NJ-10, GREYSTONE PARK, NJ 07950
  12. Based in Newark, 23 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 203 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Academy St #312, Newark, NJ 07102
  13. Based in Parsippany, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 Cherry Hill Rd #120, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  14. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    244 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ 07940
  15. Based in Piscataway, 23 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    242 Old New Brunswick Rd Ste 270, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  16. Based in Hanover, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Gibraltar Dr #2f, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
  17. Based in Ridgewood, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    45 N Broad St #19, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  18. Based in Florham Park, 9 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    220 Park Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932
  19. Based in Short Hills, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 Morris Tpke Suite 440, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  20. Based in Parsippany, 6 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Campus Dr Ste 105, Parsippany, NJ 07054
  21. Based in Morristown, 7 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    113 Washington St Suite 1A, Morristown, NJ 07960
  22. Based in Randolph, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1201 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ 07869

Divorce and family lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 286 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

divorce and family lawyers in Dover, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Diamond & Diamond, P.A.594.9★ (20)16 mi
27Joseph P Cadicina, Esq595.0★ (16)7 mi
28Jacobs Berger, LLC594.2★ (35)7 mi
29Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb LLC594.8★ (36)14 mi
30Rodríguez Law Firm594.9★ (92)23 mi
31Agostini & Slattery LLC595.0★ (10)18 mi
32DeTommaso Law Group594.7★ (71)19 mi
33Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, LLC594.1★ (43)7 mi
34Leslie Law Firm, LLC594.4★ (27)8 mi
35Alexander Mediation Group594.8★ (18)9 mi
36Rasa Law LLC594.1★ (42)8 mi
37Next Step Family Law Firm LLC595.0★ (3)16 mi
38Petrelli Previtera, LLC594.3★ (17)6 mi
39Dalena & Bosch, LLC. - Attorneys at Law594.9★ (14)7 mi
40Lane & Lane, LLC594.6★ (118)22 mi
41Wennogle Law, LLC595.0★ (14)7 mi
42Snyder Kenney & Mercado, LLC594.7★ (13)6 mi
43Eveland Law Group, LLC594.8★ (16)8 mi
44Law Office of Angus U Ejiofor, LLC594.9★ (41)20 mi
45Michele R. Hart, Attorney at Law595.0★ (12)7 mi
46Ross & Calandrillo, LLC594.8★ (46)18 mi
47Shaw Divorce & Family Law LLC594.6★ (51)17 mi
48Maria J. La Sala Law Group & Mediation, LLC595.0★ (12)18 mi
49Hammerman Rosen LLP584.9★ (158)15 mi
50GUSTON LAW PC584.7★ (81)22 mi

Also serving Dover

20 more divorce and family lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked divorce and family lawyers serving Dover
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barreto Law Firm LLC5.0★ (153)In Dover
Bodyziak Law5.0★ (22)In Dover
Desmond Law P.A.5.0★ (5)In Dover
Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C.4.9★ (110)In Dover
Jeff Bronson Law5.0★ (8)In Dover
Jonathan Irizarry Lopez Law, LLCIn Dover
Law Office Of Adriana E. Baudry LLC4.9★ (35)In Dover
Law Office of Ingrid Echeverria, LLC5.0★ (2)In Dover
Law Office of Michael K. Arroyo, LLC5.0★ (8)In Dover
Law Office of Orlando R Rodriguez LLC4.9★ (13)In Dover
Levinson Axelrod, P.A.5.0★ (27)In Dover
Linda Mainenti Walsh, Esq. LLC3.0★ (2)7 mi
MAITE M MATOS LAW5.0★ (7)In Dover
Mason Thompson, LLC4.0★ (4)In Dover
Monica Dodd Palestis Esq5.0★ (2)In Dover
NJ Divorce Lawyers | Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Raquel Romero Legal4.0★ (8)In Dover
Timothy Downs4.3★ (6)In Dover
Todd J. Leonard Law Firm4.9★ (139)In Dover
Torzewski & McInerney, LLC3.0★ (2)7 mi

How we ranked Dover divorce and family lawyers

We scored 286 Dover divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Dover data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a divorce and family lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many divorce and family law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a divorce and family lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How much is the retainer, and what happens when it runs out?
  • Do you offer mediation or collaborative divorce?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Divorce and family lawyers in Dover: frequently asked questions

Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Dover?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Dover, NJ is Steven B. Menack - A Better Solution - NJ Divorce / Separation Mediation with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.3★ from 83 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C. (#2) and Williams Law Group, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 286 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Dover?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 286 divorce and family lawyers serving Dover, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Dover are open 24/7?

21 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Dover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Steven B. Menack - A Better Solution - NJ Divorce / Separation Mediation (#1), The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C. (#2) and Kearns Rotolo Law (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Dover work on weekends?

47 of 286 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Steven B. Menack - A Better Solution - NJ Divorce / Separation Mediation (#1), The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C. (#2) and Kearns Rotolo Law (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Dover divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 286 rated divorce and family lawyers in Dover is 4.6★, with a median of 19 reviews. Cobos Law Firm has the most, 203 reviews, and ranks #14. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank divorce and family lawyers?

Each divorce and family lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do divorce and family lawyers outside Dover count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dover city center, our service radius for divorce and family lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can divorce and family lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do divorce and family lawyers in Dover, NJ charge?

Divorce and family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer. A fee that depends on securing a divorce or on the amount of support is not allowed under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $357 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Not always, but a lawyer can review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it, which is hard to undo later. Many firms offer limited-scope help for this. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Dover, NJ ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Dover?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Dover

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 286 divorce and family lawyers serving Dover.