An Aggressive
Advocate
With Lederberger Law, you are in good hands.
Whether it’s securing your children’s future or protecting yourself financially, we fight tirelessly to help you.
Leah Lederberger, Esq. is skilled at navigating complex legal issues and thoroughly understands the laws required to win your case.
Clients say things like…
Thanks for helping bring the boys back home to their new brother!!
We hit the jackpot… Thank you very very much for all your hard work on my behalf.
Thank you for bringing this to a close. To be honest I’m starting to miss our conversations… keep in touch!
You have an enormous inner sweetness and kindness that in my personal experience is very rare!
Separation and divorce can be overwhelming, particularly when children are involved.
Leah takes the time to understand your concerns. She will explain your legal options patiently and clearly and will work with you to customize a solution that works best for you.
I live in Toms River, but my ex plans to move to Brooklyn after the divorce. How can we work out custody?
In this day and age, relocation to another State is common and expected. If you are the custodial parent seeking to relocate, be sure to obtain permission or a Court Order before your big day. If you are the non-custodial parent and your move makes it impossible to exercise mid-week or regular weekend parenting time, you may want to consider seeking larger blocks of time to keep the parent-child relationship strong. Video calls are helpful as well.
I live in Toms River, but my ex plans to move to Brooklyn after the divorce. How can we work out custody?
In this day and age, relocation to another State is common and expected. If you are the custodial parent seeking to relocate, be sure to obtain permission or a Court Order before your big day. If you are the non-custodial parent and your move makes it impossible to exercise mid-week or regular weekend parenting time, you may want to consider seeking larger blocks of time to keep the parent-child relationship strong. Video calls are helpful as well.
I’ve accumulated a significant employee stock portfolio and 401K. How does dividing that work?
These are marital assets subject to equitable distribution. It does not matter that the working spouse earned them, or that the accounts are only in one spouse’s name. Be aware, however, that a valuation of assets can get tricky if these assets were acquired before the marriage and carried over afterward.
I invested so much into my beautiful house. How can it be divided?
Division of the marital residence is a scary prospect, particularly if you are living in the house and cannot afford a buyout. While the marital residence is typically subject to an equal split, be assured that a sale/buyout is not the only way to divide this asset. A creative attorney can explore offsets with other assets or income. Other options may be to advocate for a larger portion of this asset or a deferment of the sale.
I’ve always been the one to support our family. Will I need to pay spousal support? How is support calculated altogether?
The primary consideration for an award of spousal support, a/k/a alimony, is the existence of economic reliance by one spouse upon another. If you have historically been the breadwinner in a long term marriage, you will likely have to pay spousal support. There are multiple considerations involved in the amount and length of an alimony award, which a creative attorney can use to your advantage.
*Disclaimer: This web site is designed for general information only, and the information obtained at this site is not legal advice. Consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.
Justice-focused.
Understanding.
Resourceful.
Leah has 20 years of experience in the law. Her background in civil litigation brings skills to the table that many family lawyers do not have, such as the ability to take a case to trial without hesitation, depose and cross examine witnesses, and conduct thorough discovery and financial investigation. Leah does not take no for an answer and will utilize every legal avenue to effect results. Leah also does not hesitate to take on influential or well connected individuals in her quest for the truth.
Legal excellence is not the only attribute necessary to achieve results a client will be happy with. Everyone has their unique life situation and unique concerns. Leah understands that there is no one size fits all solution in family law, and she is personally invested in achieving the result that works best for each and every client.
Lederberger Law is a boutique firm, with an exclusive focus on family law.
Divorce
Custody
Support
Asset distribution
Allocation of debt
Domestic violence
Post-divorce dispute
Prenuptial Agreements
What's best, not what's easy
Leah understands that decisions made during a divorce have lasting consequences. Whether regarding children or finances, each and every step of the process must be thought out carefully. There are no stakes too big or small; Leah will consider, analyze and discuss the best way forward for you.
You-focused
Leah will never pressure you to adopt a particular case strategy. She understands that your divorce is your life, and the manner of resolution is yours to make. Only you can decide whether a trial win, arbitration proceeding or mediated settlement works best for you. And when you make that decision, Leah will be there to guide you through the process.
Communicative
We value your input, as well as your questions. This is why we keep you informed about case developments in real time and promptly return your calls.
Confidential
We know how fast word travels, especially in small communities. We maintain the strictest confidentiality to ensure your privacy.
Your story can end this way too.
I had so many reasons in my life to give up. But when I saw that you believe in me and make an effort to help me it energized me and embarrassed me to the point of action… I trust you more than anyone I know.
I would not have had a relationship with my kids without your help.
We’re all so grateful and relieved to have found such an amazing lawyer to help me and [child]!
Thank you so much! You did amazing at portraying a lot of the injustice. After an entire year [with other attorneys] this is the first session that was a session where my voice was heard.
“You are so talented- such a warm, strong, charismatic personality with a solid grasp of not just the law, but how to get things done!”