Carmela L. Novi - Parsippany, NJ
Attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC
Family and Matrimonial Law Lawyers in Parsippany, NJ
119 Cherry Hill Road Suite 120 Parsippany, NJ 07054
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Parsippany Family and Matrimonial Law Lawyer
Updated: 11/12/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family and Matrimonial Law
- Divorce and Legal Separations
- Visitation and Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Alimony and Palimony
- Division of Assets - Equitable Distribution
- Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianships
- Children’s Educational Needs
- Emancipation
- Modification of Custody
- Modification of Child Support
- Modification, Reduction or Termination of Alimony
- Enforcement of Custody
- Enforcement of Child Support
- Enforcement of Alimony
- Paternity
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Domestic Violence Matters
- Post Divorce Matters
Attorney Information
Overview
Carmela L. Novi, a Partner at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. has been designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, a certification achieved by only 0.5% of attorneys in New Jersey. During college, Carmela served as a Judicial Intern for Hon. Walter M. Schackman, J.S.C., Supreme Court of New York, and Commercial Division.
She began practicing family law immediately upon her graduation from New York Law School. Since then, Carmela has litigated and settled cases throughout the state of New Jersey involving every aspect of divorce and family law, including but not limited to: divorce; annulments; child custody and parenting time; child support; alimony; college contribution; equitable distribution of assets; and prenuptial agreements. She also has extensive experience in domestic violence matters, both in helping victims obtain needed restraining orders and in defending those wrongly accused of domestic violence.
Carmela also serves on the Early Settlement Panel for the family court in Morris County, where she volunteers her time to assist couples in settling the economic aspects of their divorce disputes. Carmela is licensed in New Jersey and New York and is also a qualified and court approved Family Law Mediator for parties who may choose to resolve their family and matrimonial issues without the need for costly and protracted litigation.
She is also presently a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Woman Lawyers Association. Carmela is also currently serving her third term on the Montville Township Board of Education as Board Vice President; and has co-founded two non-profit organizations over the years, Mid-Town Children’s Fund, Inc., and the Towaco Civic Association in Montville Township, New Jersey. Carmela has been recognized for her pro bono work by Alternatives to Domestic Violence of Bergen County; the Bergen County Executive; Partners for Women & Justice (Montclair, NJ); and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (Newark, NJ). She is a current member of the Strategic Connections Chapter of Business Networking International (“BNI”) and is a former Board member of the Montville Township Kiwanis Club and a former Chairperson of the Montville Township Residents with Disabilities Advisory Committee.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Super Lawyer (2024–2027) – Super Lawyers.
- Best Lawyers in America (2025–2026) – Best Lawyers in America.
- Client Champion Award (2019–2026) – Martindale-Hubbell.
- Platinum Client Champion – Martindale-Hubbell.
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction for Family Law – American Institute of Legal Counsel.
- 10 Best – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2020).
- New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families (2021).
- Rising Star in Family Law (2006–2007) – New Jersey Super Lawyers.
- Commendation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service (2008) – Partners for Women & Justice.
- Commendation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service (2008) – Legal Services Foundation of Essex County and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice.
- Commendation for Representation of Victims of Domestic Violence (1998) – Bergen County Executive.
- Commendation for Service to Victims of Domestic Violence (1998) – Alternatives to Domestic Violence of Bergen County.
Other Sources of Feedback About Carmela L. Novi
Included on the 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2007 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2006 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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New York Law School, New York, New York, 1996
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, 1992
B.A.
Major: English Liturature
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- 2012–2018: Associate, Weinberger Law Group, LLC.
- 2005–2012: Attorney/Associate, Casha & Casha, LLC.
- 2003–2005: Partner/Owner, Law Offices of Carmela L. Novi.
- 2001–2003: Compliance Officer, New York Life Insurance Company.
- 1999–2001: Associate, Seeger Weiss, LLC.
- 1996–1999: Associate, Law Offices of Susan Servis.
- 1995–1996: Paralegal, Law Offices of Susan Servis.
- 1994: Judicial Intern, Honorable Walter M. Schackman, Supreme Court of New York, Commercial Division.
- 1992–1993: Paralegal, Law Offices of Susan Kellman.
Languages
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English
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Spanish
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Italian
Classes and Seminars
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2026 New Jersey State Bar Association Conference - Attendee, New Jersey State Bar Association
- 2025 Pro-Bono Community Event Offering Legal Advice Participant, Union City’s Free Law Day
Pro Bono Activities
- Montville Township Board of Education – Board Vice President.
- Mid-Town Children's Fund, Inc. – Co-Founder.
- Mid-Town Children's Fund – Co-Founder.
- Towaco Civic Association, Montville Township, New Jersey – Co-Founder and Board Member.
- Alternatives to Domestic Violence of Bergen County – Volunteer.
- Bergen County Executive – Volunteer.
- Partners for Women & Justice, Montclair, NJ – Volunteer.
- Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, Newark, NJ – Volunteer.
- Kiwanis Club of Montville – Board Member and General Member.
- Montville Township Residents with Disabilities Advisory Committee – Member and Chair.
- Morris County Early Settlement Panel – Panelist (2010–2012).
Published Works
Articles
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Military Divorce 101: Considerations in Representing a Party in a Military Divorce, Women Lawyers in Bergen, 2025
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1996
- New York, 1998
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Matrimonial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
- Qualified Family Law Mediator
- New Jersey Court Appointed Parenting Coordinator
Other Affiliations
- Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey – Member (2019–Present).
- Women Lawyers in Bergen – Member (2018–Present).
- Bergen County Bar Association – Member (2015–Present).
- Morris County Bar Association – Member (2012–Present).
- New Jersey Bar Association – Member (1996–Present).
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section – Member.
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section – Member.
- New Jersey Women Lawyers Association – Member (2009–2015).
- Towaco Civic Association – Founding Member and Vice President (2006–2012).
- Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity – Treasurer (1990–1992).
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
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