Eveland & Foster

Business Details

19 Years

experience

Your Trusted Family Law Advocates in New Jersey

Eveland & Foster is a dedicated family law practice serving clients in New Jersey. Our attorneys, Jason D. Eveland and Elizabeth Foster-Fernandez, bring extensive experience and a compassionate approach to complex family legal matters. With backgrounds in psychology, education, and public service, we combine legal expertise with empathetic advocacy. Our practice focuses on divorce, child custody, alimony, adoption, and equitable distribution, prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being.

We leverage decades of combined experience in both trial and appellate courts to develop tailored strategies. Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive timely communication and transparent guidance throughout their cases. We serve Morris County and surrounding areas, offering personalized legal representation grounded in integrity and local legal knowledge.

Services

Divorce Representation Child Custody Alimony Advocacy Adoption Services Property Division Paternity Cases Domestic Violence Defense Post-Judgment Modifications

Details

Year established: 2007

Highlights and features

We offer over 35 combined years of family law experience.
Our attorneys maintain active roles in legal education and advocacy.
We provide personalized case strategies with compassionate guidance.
We guarantee timely communication and transparent case updates.
Our team includes former judicial clerks with appellate expertise.

Associations and certifications

New Jersey Bar Association

What people say

Kind and understanding Aggressive when needed Timely communication Compassionate advocates Excellent results

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Services

Divorce Representation

Our attorneys provide strategic divorce representation for contested and uncontested cases. We protect clients' financial interests while minimizing emotional distress through skilled negotiation and litigation. With deep knowledge of New Jersey equitable distribution laws, we ensure fair property division and spousal support outcomes. Our approach balances legal rigor with compassionate guidance during this life transition.

Child Custody

We advocate for children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our firm handles custody modifications, visitation disputes, and relocation cases. We help establish workable parenting plans that address educational, medical, and emotional needs. Our experience with Morris County family courts ensures effective representation in temporary and permanent custody determinations.

Alimony Advocacy

We represent clients seeking or challenging alimony payments. Our approach considers each spouse's financial contributions and future needs. We handle temporary support during divorce proceedings and post-judgment modifications. Our attorneys leverage New Jersey's alimony guidelines while advocating for fair outcomes that maintain clients' standard of living.

Adoption Services

We guide families through New Jersey's adoption process for domestic and third-party cases. Our services include home study preparation, termination of parental rights, and finalization hearings. We work with adoptive parents to ensure legal compliance while maintaining focus on the child's best interests throughout this joyful but complex legal journey.

Property Division

Our firm handles equitable distribution of marital assets and debts. We value complex assets including businesses, retirement accounts, and real estate. We protect separate property while ensuring fair division of shared assets. Our attorneys negotiate settlements or litigate when necessary to achieve balanced outcomes reflecting each spouse's contributions to the marriage.

People

Jason D. Eveland

Partner

Licensed in New Jersey with 18+ years family law experience. Former judicial clerk and Moot Court Board member. Focuses on divorce, custody, and complex property division cases.

Elizabeth Foster-Fernandez

Partner

Licensed in NJ and NY with 17+ years family law experience. Former legal services fellow and appellate advocate. Specializes in adoption, alimony, and post-judgment modifications.

Elizabeth Burke

Attorney

Supporting attorney with focus on pretrial motions and discovery. Graduated top of class from Seton Hall Law School. Handles initial client consultations and case management.

Questions

What family law services do you offer?

We handle divorce, child custody, alimony, adoption, property division, paternity cases, and post-judgment modifications throughout New Jersey.

How do you approach divorce cases?

We prioritize negotiated settlements while preparing for litigation. Our strategy focuses on protecting clients' financial interests and emotional well-being through personalized legal solutions.

Can you help with child custody modifications?

Yes, we represent clients seeking custody changes due to relocation, parental relocation, or changed circumstances. We document evidence to support the child's best interests.

What makes your firm different?

Our combination of appellate expertise, former judicial experience, and compassionate advocacy provides unique value in family law representation.

How are legal fees structured?

We offer competitive hourly rates with detailed billing statements. Payment plans may be available for qualifying clients.

Do you offer free consultations?

We provide initial 30-minute consultations to discuss your case and determine the best path forward for your family law matter.

Reviews (5)

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Oct 27, 2021 Report

Eveland & Foster Family Law helped me during a difficult divorce and ruff time in my life. They were absolutely the best, they were caring, understanding, supportive and fought for me and my children. I am so grateful to have had them in my side. Great quality service, very professional, care about their clients well being. Treat you like family.

Jenni Batallas

Jun 22, 2021 Report

Family and Divorce attorneys face clients just like me who are dealing with very emotional issues on the path to divorce. Yet, while displaying sincere compassion, Evelyn & Foster, LLC, remained focused on the legal analysis of my circumstances, which included speaking patiently and plainly to me their view of the legal consequences of any action or decision I contemplated taking.. Any client who hires the services of Evelyn & Foster, LLC can be confident in their integrity in operating every aspect of their service. I feel lucky to have found their firm and would recommend Evelyn & Foster, LLC

Philip Adelman

Jun 03, 2021 Report

Jason and Liz are excellent attorneys with whom I had the pleasure to work. They are bright, conscientious, efficient and vigorously advocate for their clients. They sincerely care about their clients by making each one feel like they are their only client. I would highly recommend hiring Eveland & Foster LLC for all of your family law needs.

Liz Souren

May 16, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jay and Liz are both such wonderful attorneys to work with. They are so kind and understanding. They were both always available to explain all the options and discuss any concerns. They made a difficult situation more manageable. If you need an attorney I highly recommend them.

Kelsey Nencheck

Apr 06, 2021 Report

Eveland & Foster Family Law's legal team is highly professional and responsive. I worked with them on a settlement and received incredibly fair, transparent and helpful advice as we worked through the process. Elizabeth Foster digested complex legal matters and language, enabling me to make appropriate and fair contracting decisions that were in my and my family's best interest. Further, Elizabeth was incredibly quick to respond to ensure the process was completed in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Eveland & Foster!