Matrimonial & Family Law

Peter Paras Joins Ansell.Law

Ansell Grimm October 1, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Peter C. Paras has joined the Firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department as counsel. He has dedicated his career exclusively to the practice of family law and brings deep knowledge and industry expertise.

“Welcoming an attorney at Peter’s skill level, with his tremendous experience in divorce and family law matters, along with his contributions to the New Jersey legal community, is a critical component of our strategic growth plan,” said President and Managing Shareholder Michael V. Benedetto. “We’re thrilled to have him join the Firm. Peter’s vast talents as a trial attorney and counselor will benefit our clients immediately. We’re also looking forward to him mentoring our younger attorneys and helping build future leaders in family law.”

A highly sought-after attorney, Paras is known for his legal acumen and courtroom skills and is widely respected by his peers. He is active in the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Section and has served on its Executive Committee for many years. In recognition of his distinguished career, Paras has been inducted into the Matrimonial Lawyers Alliance and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Andrea B. White Attains American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitrator Qualification

Ansell Grimm August 28, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that partner Andrea B. White has earned the qualification to be a matrimonial arbitrator. She joins an elite group of attorneys nationwide who have been accepted and successfully completed the training through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training Institute.

This latest certification follows Andrea’s endorsement to serve on the New Jersey Judiciary Roster of Mediators for Economic Mediation in Family Matters, with a qualification for domestic violence cases. Andrea’s additional certifications provide clients with a range of practical solutions to meet their specific needs in all aspects of family law matters.

A veteran family law attorney, Andrea cultivated her practice in the highly specialized discipline of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, and domestic violence. In recognition of her many years of volunteer service, Andrea was recently re-appointed to the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA’s) Membership Committee for the 2024-2025 term. Andrea is an emeritus member of the NJSBA’s Family Law Executive Committee and is dedicated to enhancing the New Jersey legal community.

Andrea B. White Obtains Qualification To Conduct Economic Mediation in Matters with Domestic Violence

Ansell Grimm May 14, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that partner Andrea B. White has been added to the New Jersey Judiciary Roster of Mediators for Economic Mediation in family matters. Specifically qualified to handle cases involving domestic violence, she is among a select group of attorneys in the state qualified by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Andrea attained accreditation after completing specialized training tailored for these cases. All mediators on the Judiciary-approved roster have undergone 40 hours of comprehensive mediation training. Those with a domestic violence designation completed additional training that enables them to facilitate Economic Mediation in matters involving Domestic Violence.

2024 Edition of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes Ansell.Law Attorneys

Ansell Grimm April 3, 2024

The 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list recognizes nine Ansell Grimm & Aaron attorneys.* Fewer than 5% of New Jersey attorneys are named to the annual Super Lawyers edition. “Rising Stars” are the legal profession’s up-and-coming attorneys, either under age 40 or practicing for ten years or less. These exceptional attorneys comprise fewer than 2.5% of New Jersey lawyers.

The attorneys appearing on the 2024 list of New Jersey Super Lawyers are:

Allison Ansell – Family Law

Mitchell Ansell – Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes

Lawrence Shapiro – Business Litigation

Andrea White – Family Law

Attorneys recognized as 2024 Rising Stars are:

Brian Ashnault – Business Litigation

Anthony D’Artiglio – Business Litigation, Bankruptcy

Layne Feldman – General Litigation

Nicole Miller – General Litigation, Real Estate

Jonathan Sherman – Real Estate

*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association.

Partner Donna Maul discusses prenups and when they are necessary in BeenVerified.

Ansell Grimm September 3, 2019

Please review Ansell Grimm & Aaron Partner Donna Maul’s interview on prenuptial agreements in BeenVerified.

Ansell Grimm & Aaron Partner Allison Ansell is awarded Monmouth Bar Association’s 2019 Bernard H. Hoffman Award for Excellence in Matrimonial and Family Law.

Ansell Grimm March 12, 2019

In recognition of her professional excellence in the field of matrimonial and family law, as well as her contribution to the community, the Monmouth Bar Association has presented Ansell Grimm & Aaron Partner Allison Ansell with the 2019 Bernard H. Hoffman award. This prestigious annual award recognizes the professionalism and contribution to the community of a single attorney in the field.

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Ansell Grimm & Aaron Partner Andrea White Discusses Cohabitation And Family Law At The Monmouth Bar Association Annual Family Law Seminar

Ansell Grimm March 8, 2019

Andrea B. White, a partner in Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC’s Matrimonial & Family Law Practice, discussed the impact of the 2014 amendments to the New Jersey alimony statute, specifically the impact of cohabitation on the law in the State of New Jersey at the Monmouth Bar Association Annual Family Law Seminar.

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Don’t forget! Disclose those HOA documents as part of your home sale

Ansell Grimm January 9, 2019

Community Association Practice Partner Richard B. Linderman discusses what material facts are in HOA documents that buyers need to know in an interview with HomeLight Reporter Christine Bartsch.

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Ansell Grimm & Aaron Partner Andrea White Discusses Child/Spouse Abuse, Safety, and The Law at The New Jersey Institute Of Continuing Legal Education

Ansell Grimm November 15, 2018

Matrimonial & Family Law Partner Andrea White joins panelists at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Program on “Hot Times in Family Law.”

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