Overview
Tanya N. Helfand, Esq. is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Morristown office and leads the Family and Matrimonial Law Division. Tanya is a Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and handles all areas of family law litigation and counseling. She is a qualified mediator, collaborative divorce lawyer and is referred by the Court as an economic mediator. Tanya is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.
Tanya represents family law clients who have large marital estates, including partners in professional service firms, business owners, well-known individuals and executives. Tanya provides advice on all family law matters, including spousal and child support, equitable distribution, palimony, alimony, partitions, custody, change in circumstances and retirement.
Tanya and her team care deeply about the clients. She strategizes for the best results for clients and children. Tanya prides herself in giving the same advice that she would give to her own family members. Tanya has successfully represented individuals with complex financial matters and assets, including closely held businesses, pension plans, partnerships, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), stock options, tax and estate planning matters involved in family law cases. She works with top-level experts to help clients achieve the best results.
Tanya believes that settlement is best for children and families and is very effective at helping parties reach resolution but recognizes that sometimes pursuing the matter in Court or through Arbitration is necessary. She handles cases throughout New Jersey in Essex, Morris, Bergen, Somerset and Union counties.
Tanya is direct and practical and will always try to negotiate or mediate a matter first to resolve the case amicably, however if she cannot obtain a fair and reasonable settlement outside of Court, Tanya and her team are prepared to properly defend the matter through its conclusion.
Tanya is an active supporter of the Boys and Girls Club and the Jewish Law Symposium. She is an author and speaks about family law matters throughout New Jersey.
She will also handle matters in New York City as she is licensed in both New York and New Jersey.
Tanya N. Helfand is the author of 20 Great Tips for a Successful Divorce.
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About
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- Supreme Court of New Jersey
- Supreme Court and Appellate Division, State of New York
Education
- Pace University School of Law, J.D., 2003
- Union College, B.A., 1989
Certifications
- Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, Matrimonial Law Attorney
Memberships
- Essex County District VC Fee Arbitration Committee
- Morris and Essex County Early Settlement Panelist for 20+ years
- Court-Appointed Mediator, State of New Jersey
- Jewish Family Services, former board member
- Jewish Law Symposium, Board
- Morris County Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- New Jersey Business & Industry Association
- Boys and Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic, Board
Honors & Accolades
Tanya has been recognized by the following:
- Named Woman of Valor 2025 by Chabad of SE Morris County
- Selected to Morris County’s Top Lawyers list (2024-2025)
- Selected to the 2017-2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers® list, published by Thomson Reuters
- 25 Leading Women in Business in New Jersey, 2020
- Brava Award for Top Female CEOs, 2016
- NJBIZ Top 50 Women in Business, 2014
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Client Testimonial
Going through a divorce was, without question, the most difficult experience of my life. The division of finances and assets, the changes to my lifestyle, and the impact on my family were overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. Unfortunately my divorce, like many others, involved significant challenges and conflict. As a real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience I have seen first hand how emotions can drive poor decisions during a divorce, often resulting in devastating financial consequences. From the very beginning Tanya provided the guidance, perspective, and steady hand I needed. She was not someone who simply told me what I wanted to hear. Instead, she gave me honest, thoughtful advice even when it was difficult to hear; and every recommendation proved to be exactly right.
Her ability to navigate complex and emotionally charged situations was remarkable. Through her experience, strategic thinking, and efficiency, she helped me avoid costly mistakes and protected my financial future throughout the process. I have no doubt that her counsel spared me a great deal of unnecessary stress and uncertainty. What impressed me most was not only her legal expertise, but her genuine concern for my well-being.
Throughout the process I always felt that I had an advocate who truly cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me and my family. Tanya’s professionalism and knowledge are exceptional. I give Tanya my highest recommendation to anyone facing a divorce I will always be grateful for her guidance, support and unwavering commitment to helping me move forward with confidence and security.
Ralph F.
Tanya is an outstanding, effective and competent divorce attorney. After spending five months and significant legal fees with my previous attorney, I was looking for someone with determination and persistence to achieve the best possible outcome. Tanya delivered exactly that.
Because mediation is required in New Jersey, I expected guidance on choosing the right mediator. Instead, my previous attorney gave me no real options, saying the opposing counsel would work only with one mediator. The opposing side made every issue unnecessarily difficult and repeatedly threatened trial simply to increase costs. After my first mediation session, it became clear that my attorney was not acting in my best interests and was pressuring me to make decisions he had previously advised against, including selling the house. Frustrated with the situation, I decided to find new counsel.
After I retained Tanya, she moved quickly and effectively. She provided a list of three potential mediators, and we selected one together. With the right mediator involved, the negotiations improved significantly from where they had started. Tanya remained steadfast and fact-based throughout the process, relying on professional forensic accountants to support both the initial and counterproposals. She was outstanding throughout the settlement negotiations.
I have the utmost respect for Tanya and her team. Calling her a super lawyer is an understatement. She is highly experienced, compassionate, and consistently provides expert legal advice. She responds promptly to emails and calls and is honest about both the best- and worst-case scenarios. In my view, Tanya is the best divorce attorney in New Jersey.
If you are considering Tanya, I strongly recommend her and I would also encourage you not to hesitate if you feel the need to change attorneys. I was initially reluctant to switch, but after two months with Tanya representing me, I knew it was one of the best decisions I could have made.
Richard D.
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