Elena K. Weitz
Experienced and dedicated divorce and family law attorney
Elena K. Weitz, Esq. is a Principal Attorney at the Offit Kurman, P.A. focusing her practice on all aspects of family, divorce and post-divorce matters including child support, alimony, custody, and domestic violence.
Ms. Weitz earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall college and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Weitz was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Public Interest Fellowship, and she was chosen to participate in the Courtroom Advocates Project. During law school, Ms. Weitz interned for the Honorable Philip B. Cummis, J.S.C., a now-retired Family Part judge in Essex County, and for the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), providing services in the family and matrimonial department with a focus on domestic violence matters.
Ms. Weitz is admitted to practice in New Jersey (admitted in 2005) and New York (admitted in 2006), and is a member of the New York Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association and Union County Bar Association.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New Jersey
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- New York
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- English
- Principal Attorney
- Offit Kurman
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- Attorney specializing in divorce, post-divorce matters, custody, child support, parenting time, enforcement, modification and appeals of all family law matters.
- Partner
- Williams Law Group
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- Attorney specializing in divorce, post-divorce matters, custody, child support, parenting time, enforcement, modification and appeals of all family law matters.
- Senior Associate
- Grayson and Associates, LLC
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- Associate
- Law Offices of Bonny G. Rafel
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- Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D. (2005)
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- Franklin & Marshall College
- B.A. | Psychology and Sociology
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- New Jersey Bar Association
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- Union County Bar Association
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- Women Lawyers of Union County
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- New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
- Provide pro bono services
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- Domestic Violence Restraining Order Held Improper for Casual Relationship
- New Jersey Law Journal
- Q. Prevent fiancé from moving out of NJ with our son.
- A: You definitely have legal options you can take to prevent this, but it’s a time sensitive issue that you don’t want to wait on. I would suggest consulting an experienced family law attorney to discuss your options and create a strategy to protect your legal rights.
- Q. Disagreement with marriage settlement agreement and withdrawal for legal fees.
- A: Marital Settlement Agreements are binding and typically very detailed. You should consult with an attorney to fully discuss the agreement, understand all terms, and make sure you actually agree with all terms. The attorney can also negotiate on your behalf and provide a response on your behalf.
- Q. What kind of attorney do I need as a victim of domestic violence in NJ seeking to press charges and pursue financial compensation?
- A: A family law attorney with experience representing victims in domestic violence matters can represent you in obtaining a final restraining order and can make a request for attorney fees related to that hearing when your final restraining order is granted. There are also State victims resources that can assist in reimbursement of some expenses. Depending on the additional compensation you are seeking, some reimbursement for expenses can be addressed in the court for your final restraining order hearing, and some you may need to explore with a personal injury attorney.
