Divorce
Representation in contested and uncontested divorce matters, including negotiation, motion practice, discovery, settlement, and trial preparation.
New York & New Jersey Counsel
Clear strategy.
Disciplined advocacy.
Jake Kim Law Firm provides direct, practical representation in divorce, custody, support, and related litigation. Every matter is personally overseen by Jake S. Kim, Esq.
100+Bench trials and hearings
8Jury trials
NY · NJAdmitted jurisdictions
Practice
Focused family-law representation
Structured advice and advocacy for the legal, financial, and personal issues that arise when a family changes.
Custody and Parenting Time
Practical advocacy in custody, parenting-time, relocation, enforcement, and modification disputes, with attention to both the record and the family’s long-term needs.
Child and Spousal Support
Analysis and litigation of child support, temporary support, maintenance, enforcement, and modification issues in New York and New Jersey.
Equitable Distribution
Preparation and advocacy concerning marital assets, debt, real estate, retirement accounts, businesses, and other financial issues arising in divorce.
Domestic Violence
Representation in temporary and final restraining-order proceedings and related family-law matters requiring immediate, careful action.
Agreements
Drafting and review of prenuptial, postnuptial, marital settlement, and separation agreements with clear terms and practical enforcement in mind.
Attorney-led
Technology supports the process. Judgment remains personal.
The firm uses a deliberately standardized Microsoft and OpenAI business environment to support organization, document preparation, and internal quality control.
Technology does not replace legal judgment. Strategy, verification, client advice, and final accountability remain with counsel.
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