Hi, I’m Steve Kaplan — a divorce attorney based in Colts Neck, NJ, right near Delicious Orchards.
For the past 37 years, I’ve helped over 5,000 Monmouth County residents navigate the legal and emotional minefield of divorce.
If you live in Monmouth County, your case will almost certainly be heard at the Freehold courthouse, just like the vast majority of my clients.
And if you're a woman thinking about separation or divorce, the steps you take right now matter more than you realize.
Here are the first 5 things I tell every woman who comes to me for advice.
There are over 100 more I cover in my free course, but these 5 are the foundation.
✅ 1. Know Your Legal Rights
Don’t go into a divorce blind.
You have rights when it comes to custody, alimony, and equitable distribution — but you need to understand them early, before decisions are made.
A knowledgeable attorney can explain your options and protect your interests before it's too late.
✅ 2. Gather and Protect Financial Records
Start collecting bank statements, retirement accounts, property deeds, tax returns, and investment info.
You want a clear and accurate financial picture before anything is divided.
Missing documents = missed opportunities.
✅ 3. Prioritize Your Mental Health
Divorce is emotionally brutal.
You don’t have to go through it alone.
Whether it’s a therapist, a support group, or a close friend, build your circle now.
A strong emotional support system = better decision-making throughout your case.
✅ 4. Shield the Kids
If you have children, they’re watching everything.
Keep conflict away from them.
If you and your spouse can be civil, work on a co-parenting plan that puts the kids first.
Judges notice when one parent takes the high road.
✅ 5. USE Mediation
Mediation can save you money, time, and stress.
If you and your spouse can talk (even through a mediator), you may be able to reach an agreement without a courtroom battle. Mediation = more control, less drama.
🎁 Want More Than Just 5 Tips?
There’s only so much I can teach you in a single article.
That’s why I created a free program for Monmouth County women that covers over 100 key strategies for protecting yourself during divorce — legally, emotionally, and financially.
It’s called Steve Kaplan’s Divorce Course, and it’s already helped thousands of local women just like you.
Just drop your email, and I’ll send the first lesson immediately.
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But most people don’t.
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About Me
I’m Steven J. Kaplan, 
a Monmouth County divorce attorney practicing out of Colts Neck, NJ.
I’ve been helping people through divorce for over three decades, and I built my entire practice around educating and protecting people like you — especially people preparing for divorce in Freehold.
The course is free — and it’s a smart first move.
Just provide an email in the form on this page and you'll get your free NJ Divorce Guide immediately.
Steven J. Kaplan, Esq.
Divorce Attorney — Monmouth County, NJ
5 Professional Circle
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 845-9010
www.KaplanDivorce.com