At Laterra & Hodge, LLC, our divorce attorneys recognize the stress and frustration which so often accompanies family conflict. The incredible sense of betrayal and fear of uncertainty, both of which often derive from divorce, separation, and domestic violence can be overwhelming for anyone to endure, especially alone.
As a NJ firm whose Hackensack family lawyers have always practiced exclusively in the area of family law, our trusted legal team at Laterra & Hodge, LLC is fully prepared to assist you with every aspect of your matter with a time-tested approach premised on integrity, diplomacy, empathy, advocacy, and legal knowledge.
As a NJ firm whose Hackensack family lawyers have always practiced exclusively in the area of family law, our trusted legal team at Laterra & Hodge, LLC is fully prepared to assist you with every aspect of your matter with a time-tested approach premised on integrity, diplomacy, empathy, advocacy, and legal knowledge.
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Selecting the right counsel is an important decision can be the difference between a divorce that is contentious and spiritually, emotional, and financially exhausting, and one that it civil, expeditious and redemptive. Integrity goes beyond honesty. Integrity is about being honest when nobody is looking.
With over 25 years of combined experience, our attorneys are not only well-versed in the law, but we understand the stress and unique challenges that come with facing a family law issue that can permanently change your future.
As a part of the 2% of Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Law Attorneys, and one of the 100 New Jersey lawyers who are members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, our Hackensack lawyers know how to guide you through your matters.The Hackensack attorneys at Laterra & Hodge, LLC proudly serve Bergen County and other surrounding counties.
As a part of the 2% of Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Law Attorneys, and one of the 100 New Jersey lawyers who are members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, our Hackensack lawyers know how to guide you through your matters.The Hackensack attorneys at Laterra & Hodge, LLC proudly serve Bergen County and other surrounding counties.
Originally from Massachusetts, Jeffrey studied economics at Harvard before moving to New Jersey to attend law school. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has practiced exclusively in the area of family law, and is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a family law attorney.
Jeffrey began his career in family law by serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Diane Pincus, Judge of the Superior Court, Family Part, Middlesex County, New Jersey.Jeffrey has also served as a panelist for the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel Program, and has lectured in the area of family law.
Jeffrey began his career in family law by serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Diane Pincus, Judge of the Superior Court, Family Part, Middlesex County, New Jersey.Jeffrey has also served as a panelist for the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel Program, and has lectured in the area of family law.
Family law is one area that requires skill and dedicated assistance. Because these cases can have a lasting impact on you, your children, and your future, you need an advocate from Laterra & Hodge, LLC who will make sure your voice is heard and that your best interests are always protected. Our Hackensack lawyers can help you with every aspect of your case.
In New Jersey, the monetary support that one spouse is called upon to provide to the other spouse in a divorce proceeding is known as alimony, or spousal support. Under New Jersey law, there is no automatic entitlement to alimony. Rather, alimony is assessed on a case-by-case basis, in which the statutory alimony factors are weighed against the overriding policy considerations underlying an award of alimony.
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Preet Kaur
Dec 26, 2021
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Judy Lagutin
Jul 28, 2020
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Navigating a divorce was a challenging experience to say the least.I was happy to choose Lattera & Hodge to handle my brother’s case. If you’re looking for a combination of Knowledge,Compassion and Integrity, I highly recommend Jeffrey Hodge.He was very supportive and had guided us step by step.I also wanted to thank Valentina, Jeffrey’s secretary who is very professional and patience.I appreciate all your hard work and not giving up on us.
Shay
Jun 07, 2020
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Scott is an honest lawyer who is compassionate and has a passion for his job. What can I say other than he is the best of the best! He provides support through difficult times. Both Valentina and Scott are extremely knowledgeable. I have recommended him to several others. He works with you financially too. I switched from another lawyer to Scott and have not regretted my decision. The difference between him and other lawyers is immediately apparent: Scott doesn’t focus on money; he has a good heart. He actually wants to help. What more could you ask? I wish him and his staff success and happiness
Polina Shapiro
Aug 27, 2019
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Recently I got a restraining order against my husband. I felt so lost and unsecured! I’ve been living in the country for 6 years only, 2 little kids, no family here, no support, language problems. I was looking for a consultation about my rights and next steps to do.. I googled for an attorney and found the Laterra & Hodge, LLC. They offered me a free one hour consultation. I met Jeffrey B. Hodge. He answered all my questions, gave me very helpful information about what was the best to do in my situation and some other good advices. I can’t find words to describe that sense of secure I felt
Frank Malarkey
Dec 24, 2018
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I have used Laterra & Hodge since their foundation on several aspects of my family court process. Scott and Jeff are true professionals, always thinking through what is best for me and my family. In a difficult time, they were the voice of reason, and certainly gave me excellent legal representation. I stongly recommend Laterra & Hodge, and have referred several of my friends, who needed legal services related to family court situations.
Robert Mason
Aug 09, 2018
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Scott Laterra and Jeff Hodge did an outstanding job of representing me in my divorce proceedings and most notably, during post-divorce proceedings. Scott is incredibly knowledgeable, very direct and, most important, responsive. His scope of knowledge of NJ family law is very broad. He provided me with the road map on how to best navigate through a very complex process and how to do it in the most cost efficient manner.
When entering each phase of the proceedings, Scott and Jeff instinctively knew what options were available and the potential outcomes of each scenario. Scott and his staff kept
When entering each phase of the proceedings, Scott and Jeff instinctively knew what options were available and the potential outcomes of each scenario. Scott and his staff kept
Jennifer Chiappane
Jul 11, 2018
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Boutique Attorney’s” without the Boutique B.S.!
Scott Laterra was recommended to me by another matrimonial attorney (who I could not work with due to a conflict of interest). It was the best recommendation I could have received.
Scott and the rest of the firm are absolutely fantastic. From start to finish they are compassionate, knowledgeable and honest- they will definitely be straight with you. Divorce is mentally & financially draining. This firm will keep you on point without costing you an arm & a leg. You might not like everything they are telling you, but advocacy comes with a cost
Scott Laterra was recommended to me by another matrimonial attorney (who I could not work with due to a conflict of interest). It was the best recommendation I could have received.
Scott and the rest of the firm are absolutely fantastic. From start to finish they are compassionate, knowledgeable and honest- they will definitely be straight with you. Divorce is mentally & financially draining. This firm will keep you on point without costing you an arm & a leg. You might not like everything they are telling you, but advocacy comes with a cost
Joseph Micco
Aug 15, 2016
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Outstanding law firm!!! Scott and Jeffrey are truly top notch lawyers who are there for you every step of the way. I couldn't be more pleased in the way they handled my case. Their fees are very fair and reasonable and their staff including Valentina their paralegal was wonderful and always very accommodating, reassuring and helpful. If you need a great lawyer, give either Scott or Jeffrey a call. You wont go wrong with either one of them!
Steve N.
Aug 08, 2016
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Going through a divorce is a difficult time in someone's life and it is very important to have an experienced attorney and I can tell you that Scott Laterra is that person.
Scott has been there listening to my needs right from the start and has fought for everything that I had asked for. When things got stressful as they usually do during a divorce Scott was there to calm the situation and make sense of things when you really thought there wasn't a solution.
Scott and the whole team at Laterra & Hodge have been so helpful to me that I will forever be grateful to them.
If you ever find yourself
Scott has been there listening to my needs right from the start and has fought for everything that I had asked for. When things got stressful as they usually do during a divorce Scott was there to calm the situation and make sense of things when you really thought there wasn't a solution.
Scott and the whole team at Laterra & Hodge have been so helpful to me that I will forever be grateful to them.
If you ever find yourself
L. W.
Jun 03, 2016
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Just after the paper was served, my first attorney had already charged me half of the average counseling fees most common Americans would spend, although I admitted part of the bills was to pay the rental of an office in Court Plaza, the fancy building. I was so depressed that when I had questions, I would google myself instead of asking my attorney. Thanks to my attorney, I spent lots of time self-studying NJ divorce laws during that time! Finally I decided to change the attorney.
I consulted many, some did not provide free consultations, some was nice to talk on the phone for an hour charging
I consulted many, some did not provide free consultations, some was nice to talk on the phone for an hour charging
