Melinda L. Singer, Esquire - Hackensack, NJ
Family Law Lawyers in Hackensack, NJ
3 University Plaza Suite 207 Hackensack, NJ 07601
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42
Years
Experience
Hackensack Family Law Firm
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Custody & Parenting Time (Visitation)
- Child Support
- Adoption
Firm Information
Overview
Melinda is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Melinda is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Colorado. She is a solo practitioner in Bergen County practicing for thirty-two years, where her practice is devoted to Family Law. Melinda is a member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Family Law Practice Committee, a past member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Names, a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Association for Justice, Bergen County Bar Association and Women Lawyers in Bergen. She has been the Chair of a Bergen County Early Settlement Panel since 1988, helping litigants to resolve their cases. Melinda is also a Special Ethics Master, as the Trier of Fact, for complex Ethics cases. Melinda is a Court-Approved Family Law Economic Mediator.
Having litigated for several high profile clients, Melinda is often asked to provide legal commentary for TV stations, such as Tru TV, Fox TV and MSNBC, providing insightful legal analysis. Melinda has been a guest TV commentator since 1998.
Melinda is accessible to her clients first and foremost. She is committed to providing collaborative, insightful and hands-on legal outcomes for her clients, whether it is a negotiated Property Settlement Agreement, a litigated Plenary Hearing or a Domestic Violence Trial.
More than anything, Melinda understands and "gets" the emotional turmoil impacting on the client and impending divorce in Family Law. They are inextricably tied, and must be delicately unwound with sensitivity, so that the client is not lead down a path of "litigation through anger", which leads to excessive counsel fees, frustration and no resolutions. Melinda also vigorously represents litigants that are unmarried, who need to resolve support and parenting issues. Melinda is accessible to her clients, and is passionate about the practice of law to help clients attain solutions.
Awards and Honors
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Honors
- Selected to New Jersey Super Lawyers list, 2017
- Top Lawyers in Bergen County’s 201 Magazine (Matrimonial & Family Law), 2013
- Winner of Bergen County Legal Services Richard Semel Probono Award, 1998
- Winner of Women Lawyer’s in Bergen County Award for Commitment, Devotion and Dedication, 1994
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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The Top Ten Family Law Practice Tips, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 2016
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Child Support: Setting Child Support in High Wage Earner Cases & Children Over 18 in College, New Jersey Association for Justice, 2015
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Handling the High Conflict Divorce; Ethics: How to Control High Conflict Client and Stay Within Ethical Boundaries, New Jersey Association for Justice, 2013
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New Jersey Child Support Guidelines – The Basics and Pitfalls, Bergen County Bar Association, 2012
- Domestic Violence Law, Bergen County Bar Association, 1998
Pro Bono Activities
- Special Ethics Master - Assigned to be Trier-of-Fact in complex Ethics matters, 1999 - Present
- Early Settlement Panel – Chair Panelist (Bergen County), 1998 - Present
- District IIB-South Ethics Committee, Bergen County, Chair, Vice Chair and Member, 1994 - 1998
- Alternatives to Domestic Violence, 1990 - 2000
- Women’s Rights Information Center – providing legal consultation, 1986 - 1996
- Legal Commentary for TV stations, such as Tru TV, Fox TV and MSNBC, 1998 - 2011
Ancillary Businesses
District 34 Sports Committee is the American Motorcycle Association sanctioned organization that schedules motocross races in the Tri-State Area, comprising of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Little Bird Racing, LLC – Owner. Sponsors motocross racers in various motocross races for the Amateur Nationals, such as the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
Published Works
Articles
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Inserra v. Inserra, 260 N.J. Super. 71 (App. Div. 1992)
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Wine v. Quezada, 379 N.J. Super. 287 (Ch. Div. 2005)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Melinda L. Singer, Esquire
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2020-2021Melinda Singer is a dynamic thinker who easily adapted our strategy as my case progressed, and she was always organized and prepared. My ex-wife’s lawyer was very difficult and tried to drag the case out, but Melinda anticipated every move in her playbook and was able to counter. Her knowledge of the law and ethics ensured I was always on sound legal footing and able to speak confidently to both our mediator and judge throughout the proceedings. No matter how I felt, she kept us on point and focused on ensuring I got the best possible outcome in my settlement. I am very grateful she wrote the final divorce settlement, which is thorough and includes several provisions to protect me moving forward. Melinda and Crystal are an excellent team. They will help you through your divorce and ensure you get the best outcome possible so you can restart your life.
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Hired Law firm 2019Melinda and her team exceeded all my expectations.
Attorneys
Contact
3 University Plaza
Suite 207
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-870-0826
Fax: 201-678-9595
Email: Send a message
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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