Meet "Claire" from Colts Neck.
Her husband was growing more controlling, but he hadn’t crossed the line into physical abuse.
Not yet.
"Claire" (not her real name) wasn’t ready for divorce — not emotionally, not financially.
But she knew she needed space.
So she Googled:
“How do I get legally separated in New Jersey?”
What she found?
A mess of confusing, conflicting, and pretty much unhelpful advice.
Then she found me and got the clarity she needed to protect her kids, her money, and her future.
Here’s What You Need to Know:
New Jersey doesn’t have “legal separation.”
There’s no paperwork you need to file. No court.
No official process.
You can move out today if you want (but that doesn’t mean that you should.)
Every decision you make now could affect:
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Your finances
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Your parenting rights
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Your future security
That’s part of the reason that I created something simple, clear, and totally private.
My Free NJ Divorce Course
I’m Steve Kaplan —
a Monmouth County divorce lawyer with 37 years of experience helping women in situations just like Claire’s.
I created this anonymous, no-pressure course to help you get clarity before you make a costly mistake.
Here’s what you’ll learn:- How to separate safely
- How to protect your kids and assets
- The #1 mistake people make when they separate
- Your legal options — in plain English
- What “divorce from bed and board” actually means (and why it probably doesn’t matter for you)
If this sounds like your life, I built something for you.
It’s called Steve Kaplan’s Divorce Course.
It’s free, private, and focused on helping you think clearly, even if your situation feels overwhelming.
Here's a preview of the first lesson:
"A very nice woman (let's call her "Susan"), who was frightened out of her mind, hired me recently.
She had just been informed an hour earlier that her husband hired a divorce lawyer, filed for divorce, and that her divorce case was scheduled for TRIAL in 2 days!
The email from the husband's lawyer gave her the address of the Courthouse, but told her that she "...really didn't need to appear in Court."
That is not the way it is supposed to work.
After listening to her tell her panicked story, I told her that SHE WAS NOT PROPERLY SERVED with NJ Divorce Papers and that I would take care of it for her.
We fixed the problem for her. She's fine now.
She calmed down.
I then told her how the system is supposed to work.
Afterwards, I thought that it might be helpful if I would repeat what I told her here to help others understand the New Jersey divorce process.
So, here's an overview of how the NJ divorce process is generally supposed to work..."
If you sign up for the free course, you'll immediately be able to read the rest of this really helpful article.
As you can see above, the article is filled with links to virtually any area of divorce law in New Jersey that you might want to learn about.
You really should sign up.
But if you're still not certain, before you decide whether my free course is for you, read this excerpt from another article in my course.
This article is called, "How I Help People Like You in Monmouth County Take Back Control":
"You didn’t expect to be here—at this crossroads, typing questions into Google, trying to make sense of your future.
Most of the people I work with didn’t either.
They’re not looking to "win" a divorce.
They're looking to stop the chaos, get their head clear, and protect what matters most: often their kids, home, and their peace of mind.
I’m Steve Kaplan, a divorce lawyer in Monmouth County for over 37 years.
I help people who feel emotionally overwhelmed take back control of their lives, one smart decision at a time..."
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF MY ARTICLE
The course has dozens of articles just like the above 2 that cover virtually anything that you might need to know about.
And it is 100 percent private.
And free.
You will get clear, calm, and informed before you make any decisions.
My NJ Divorce Course will walk you through exactly what to do, and what to avoid doing, if you’re considering separation in Monmouth County.
You’ll learn:
- What separation really means in NJ
- How to protect your assets and parenting time
- Why timing, money, and custody choices matter — now
- What mistakes to avoid
It’s private.
It’s practical.
And it starts the moment you enter your email.
No name required.
If you want to discontinue at any time (perhaps you and your spouse reconcile, for example) I make it simple for you to stop the course quickly.
One click on an obvious link does it easily and immediately.
You'll never hear from me again.
And no one other than me will ever know that you had signed up for the course.
I promise.
But that rarely happens.
Because my material is really helpful to people considering divorce.
So why do I spend the time and the energy to do this?
It is, indeed, a lot of work.
But it's good for business.
Many people get so much value from my course that if they end up needing a divorce lawyer, they hire me.
Because they already know that they can trust me and my advice.
And most of my referrals of clients come from people who took this course and ultimately retained me to represent them, and were satisfied with the results that I helped them obtain.
you can Get Clarity Now.
If you’re thinking about separation, this is an opportunity to learn how to do it right.
You need facts, strategy, and calm guidance.
Join the 5,000+ New Jersey residents who I have already helped.
You’ll feel more confident by the time you finish the first lesson, which takes less than 10 minutes.
Just enter your email in the form on this page to begin my free Divorce Course now.
I'm looking forward to helping you.
Until next time,
Steve
Steven J. Kaplan, Esq.
Specializing in Divorce in Monmouth County
5 Professional Circle
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 845-9010
www.KaplanDivorce.com