Testimonials

Jane Simpson is a wonderful lawyer and is a true expert in her field. She goes above and beyond to help people get through tough situations and does it with the utmost respect and dignity for her clients. It is an honor to know her and work with her. Thank you Jane.

During my divorce journey, I initially faced difficulties with my initial attorney as I felt like I was being passed around and not given the attention I needed. It was a distressing experience, and I knew I needed to make a change. That's when I found Jane Simpson, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I made. Jane guided me through with a level of professionalism, empathy, and legal knowledge that made me feel at ease. Jane attentively listened to my concerns, showing compassion and understanding and her support provided me with a sense of comfort and assurance during an otherwise turbulent time. Communication was always top-notch with Jane. She was incredibly responsive, promptly answering my calls and emails and her dedication to being available when needed made me feel valued as a client, and I always felt like my case was a priority. My divorce was handled efficiently and fairly. If you find yourself having to go through a divorce, I wholeheartedly recommend Jane as the one you want in your corner.

Melissa is compassionate, honest, incredibly knowledgeable and generously wise - the unexpected angel I needed in my divorce. Melissa created a safe space during mediation where I felt closely listened to and advocated for, yet she remained impartial between both parties so we felt equally supported in pursuit of a fair settlement. She worked out a better agreement than I imagined possible and I am forever grateful for her professional assistance in helping me move forward to the next chapter of my life.

The supporting staff at Family Focused Legal Solutions are equally amazing. I greatly appreciated their patience and flexibility when we struggled with the defendant and the courts to settle a date for mediation. In summary, Melissa Ruvolo is an exceptionally skilled mediator and I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a razor sharp empathetic lawyer in their corner.

I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to attorney Michelle and her amazing staff for dedicating time to my case. I was a law enforcement for 26 years on November 1, 2023, I retired, I had to give my ex-wife money from my pension after 18 years of been divorce. Attorney Michelle, solved the pension situation and I didn't have to pay anything out to my ex-wife. Everything was solved in April 15th, 2024. Attorney Michelle not only solved my case fast, but answered all my questions and corncens. I HIGHLY recommed her and her staff. Also I want to say thank you to Troyan Evaluators specifically, to Spencer Olsen who refered me to Michelle Levin ESQ.

My experience working with everyone at family focused legal solutions was nothing short of wonderful. From calling to schedule my consultation, to hiring the lawyer I worked with, to communicating with her and her colleagues via email. Everything was smooth, seamless, and done in a timely manner every time. The women were all very polite and kind, I highly recommend them to anyone looking!

I was referred to Family Focused Legal Solutions from a friend. I needed an attorney for a post-divorce issue. I consulted with a few attorneys before meeting with Melissa and Michelle. I was immediately impressed with them. They took their time to listen to my concerns and gave me great advise. They explained my legal options clearly and made the process less stressful. They were always available to answer any questions I had. They are very knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I am forever grateful for their services and highly recommend them.

Divorce is a difficult life experience but somehow Michelle Levin made it easier. She was 100% professional, part lawyer, part therapist, and part friend. She was very knowledgeable in what the law allowed and counseled me accordingly. Her legal advice was wonderful. She was always compassionate and provided a rationale for her approach. When I would want to push the limit, she would scale my requests to something more reasonable and likely to gain agreement from the other party.

We went up against my ex-husband several times post-divorce and we won each time. She was efficient and was cost conscious. I never felt like this firm was trying to rack up billable time, whereas opposing counsel seemed to utilize delays and stall tactics to run up the clock of legal fees for my ex.

I highly recommend Michelle and her team. And I wish you best of luck. You will get through this and life is better on the other side of divorce.

I met Melissa when my husband had to get legal advice about child support and college tuition for his daughter. Melissa answered all of our questions and gave us great advice. We wanted to be fair but also didn’t want to get taken advantage of by my husband’s ex. We were so satisfied with Melissa’s services that over the past 12 years we have referred numerous friends and family to her. She has always been very professional and fair. Melissa is a straight shooter and won’t sugar coat things. All of my referrals have been very pleased with her services too. I would highly recommend Melissa and her firm

I highly recommend Family Focused Legal solutions. I knew from day one that this was an incredible family law firm that truly cares about their clients. Melissa and Michelle, along with the rest of the firm helped me every step up the way through a challenging custody battle. Melissa and Michelle were always available to answer my questions. They kept me informed and calm throughout the whole process. I would not have been able to get through my situation without their help and guidance. I honestly can’t thank Melissa, Michelle, and everyone at Family Focused Legal Solutions enough for their support and the peace of mind that they gave me.

While going through undoubtedly the most difficult time in my life, Melissa and her staff made the process of divorce easy. There was clear communication every step of the way and Melissa helped me make every decision with my four children’s best interests as the top priority. The ladies at Family Focused Legal Solutions are top notch and handle their clients with compassion, honesty and respect. Five stars is not enough for FFLS!

I highly recommend this Family Law Firm for your NJ Family Court needs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. They with provide the utmost respect for their client’s while contributing unmatched knowledge & guidance of updated NJ Family Law. Well worth the investment for me as it will be for you in your time of need. Anyone having a different experience with this outstanding & professional Firm can only blame themselves for not bringing truth and transparency to the table. Melissa, Michelle, Sophia and Kristen are a very valuable team fighting not just for you but for the future of your family. You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it!!

Michelle exceeded my expectations with my divorce process. She not only knew the law inside and out she also suggested I pursue things that I would have overlooked and was thorough in her review of every piece of information and division of financial assets. I would recommend Michelle to anyone going through this difficult ordeal.

I went through a tough divorce and Melissa was so helpful. She understood what I was going through and was very compassionate. She was honest with me throughout the entire process and was very responsive to my questions and concerns.

Michelle was professional, understanding, trustworthy, reliable and extremely helpful. She understands family law and guided me for the best possible outcome. She explained risks and financial burdens of pursuing certain pieces of my divorce contract such as fighting for college funds that were to be saved for my children by my ex-husband. I am greatly satisfied with my choice in working with her.

[Laura] was efficient, professional, caring and knowledgeable. She never "yes" me, she did her homework and came up with the best answer. I was very happy with my outcome. I highly recommend Laura.

I retained Laura Ruvolo Lipp to represent me during my divorce. As a father seeking custody of my three-year-old daughter, I went into my first meeting with Laura feeling as though the cards were stacked against me. Laura listened intently to my situation, took careful notes and was already formulating a game plan within our first hour together. My initial fears were dispelled. It was abundantly clear to me that Laura… has a tremendous amount of compassion and genuine concern for her clients. Laura set my expectations every step of the way during what was a very difficult period in my life, and she was always mindful of finding the most direct and cost effective path to our end goal…. I won custody of my daughter and I would be remiss if I did not convey just how grateful I am for all Laura has done. I highly recommend Laura Ruvolo Lipp to anyone seeking legal counsel in such matters.

[Melissa] kept me informed throughout the process not only through emails and regular mail but by personally calling me on the phone. She definitely did not over charge… . I would highly recommend Melissa and her firm to anyone who is going to go through a divorce. In fact I have sent about a dozen or so people to consult with her already.

Melissa and Michelle exceeded my expectations with my divorce process. They not only knew the law inside and out, they also suggested that I pursue things that I would have overlooked and were thorough in their review of every piece of information and division of financial assets. I would highly recommend Melissa and Michelle to anyone going through this difficult ordeal.

Ms. Ruvolo worked diligently during my very tumultuous and contentious divorce to ensure my best interests were protected. She was steadfast in her resolve to fight for 50/50 shared custody, which was of the utmost importance to me. She was very compassionate and genuinely concerned for my well-being and for the well-being of my children.

When necessary she firmly reset my expectations with the legal system, but in a non-confrontational way. Even when confronted with numerous obstacles from my ex, her lawyer and even the judge, she composed herself in a very professional and respectful manner. She related to my situation on a personal level, which enabled us both to keep focused on what was truly important. She was very cognizant of the high cost of a drawn-out divorce and always advised me on expected benefits of multiple courses of action so I could make an informed decision, understanding the risks.

Throughout this life-changing experience we had many laughs along the way, which was a very welcomed distraction. Family law matters are a two-way street and require active participation and cooperation from clients as well. Ms. Ruvolo...is easy to work with and will hold up her end of the deal. She recognizes flaws exist in the legal system and will provide…advice to establish realistic expectations, which is very key. I highly recommend Ms. Ruvolo for all aspects of family legal matters. She will work hard and do the best she can (within the limits of her control) to get her clients the outcome they are seeking.

Laura and staff were very informative and supportive during my divorce. We kept in constant contact via email and if I had additional questions they took the time to explain everything and made sure I understood everything.

Over the summer of 2012, after years of suffering, I decided to take a very difficult step and file for divorce from my husband and partner of 16 years. Although, this was a necessary and long overdue step I was terrified. I had been battered down by my husband and truly thought I could not get a divorce on my own. I had no money, no home and two children I was desperate to care for properly. With literally nowhere left to turn I picked up the phone and called Melissa Ruvolo. She listened to my story and listened to me cry for at least an hour without saying a word. When I was done rambling in the kindest most sincere manner she told me exactly what I was going to do. She didn't skip a beat and helped me to understand the exact steps I needed to take. She guided me through every step in this difficult process… .

She is an extremely compassionate woman. Each time I felt I could not go on or had been hopeless and helpless Melissa Ruvolo was there to guide me and lift me up from absolute despair. I honestly could not have faced this traumatic event without the guidance and friendship that Melissa Ruvolo gave to me. She, as well as her partner and staff, provided me with all the things that I needed legally and mentally to face a terrible situation with the one thing I needed most, hope. Their professionalism, prompt responses to questions, compassion and heart make them one in a million.

Mrs. Ruvolo Lipp and her team were awesome. Very professional….I was very lucky to have had her on my side, quite a blessing.

From the first meeting, [Melissa] immediately analyzed my case history. When it came time to go to court, Melissa presented a detailed, fact based case to the judge… . Melissa was always happy to help and answer my questions whenever I called, would respond to emails and be there to listen if that was all I needed. I had been trying to settle my child support case for many years and was able to do so with the guidance, support and strength of Melissa.

Melissa represented me after a judgment granting interim reduction in alimony based on loss in income. During the time leading up to the hearing - and through the hearing - she was compassionate … and someone you could trust to make the right decisions. She returned my calls promptly… .

Melissa was a huge help to our family. She was dedicated, professional, compassionate and very intelligent… .Thank you Melissa!

Both Laura and Melissa are fantastic. They were consultative and genuinely supportive through the entire process. It was important to me that I had an amicable divorce. Laura and Melissa always made sure I was aware of my options and let me and my ex-husband make the decisions. Their expertise, advice and willingness to listen helped make sure that our divorce wasn’t a horrible scarring event for us and our children. They were very responsive and made sure the ball was always rolling – helping us navigate the process relatively quickly and seamlessly. It’s been a few months since the divorce was final and everyone in the family has adapted very well - better than ever expected. Prior to my experience I thought divorce was inherently difficult, lengthy, expensive and emotionally crushing. Thanks to all the folks at Ruvolo Law, it wasn’t that way at all.

Before choosing a divorce attorney, I scheduled consultations with a few lawyers and after I met with Laura Ruvolo Lipp, I knew she would be the best one to handle it. She is genuinely compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and confident. While talking to her you will easily learn about her that family comes first to her as well, and she will help you go through this process with that in mind. Laura is an excellent lawyer and a wonderful person at heart. Laura and her staff exceeded expectations; with her help, my divorce did not go to trial as we reached an agreement. I could not be more pleased with the representation of Laura.

I was referred to Laura from a Mediator after my wife acknowledged she already had an Attorney on retainer. Having no clue what to expect at that point I was concerned that I was getting blindsided. The Mediator recognized this and highly recommended Laura. She sent her an email and I received a note back from Laura the next day. I set up a consultation and was immediately impressed with her demeanor and personality. She took the time to explain the laws and the process in detail and allayed my anxieties. She answered all my questions and concerns throughout the entire process. Her staff was very efficient and responsive. The entire process itself took longer than expected but Laura kept pushing and we were able to finalize the divorce before the new Tax Reform Bill took effect.

I was very fortunate to have chosen Laura Lipp to represent me. From our initial consultation through post-divorce proceedings, Laura and her team were compassionate, professional and supportive. Her knowledge and expertise were unwavering throughout a very challenging, lengthy and at times, a difficult divorce proceeding. Thank you!

Anyone seeking a family law attorney, you cannot find a better practice than Ruvolo&Ruvolo Law. Melissa and Laura are wonderful, specifically Melissa handled my case and she made a very difficult time go as smoothly as possible. She’s compassionate caring and is concerned for the general outcome of the family in the midst of something as difficult as divorce. I highly recommend her to anyone, I have recommended her to many friends and colleagues and all who have used her have come back with wonderful reviews of her professionalism and compassion. I would rate her as The best Family law attorney in Morris County and possibly the best in the state.

It was a real pleasure to work with Michelle and her group. She helped us with the adoption of our daughter. Michelle's attention to detail and her prompt communication made this process very easy for us. We couldn't have asked for a more professional and thoughtful attorney. We are extremely grateful to have found her and thankful that she took our case. We highly recommend Michelle Levine

Michelle handled my divorce from start to finish and exceeded my expectations. She was extremely knowledgeable, prepared, diligent and understanding. I felt welcome to ask questions and she made sure I understood the process and what to expect throughout my engagement. I would highly recommend Michelle and her firm.

Divorce is obviously not a topic enveloped with a positive vibe as heart-broken clients sort out their fears, sorrow, hostility, and anxiety. But Michelle Levin was able to recognize all of these emotions, allow me to experience them, and then keep me moving forward with my head up. She helped me see that, with children involved, divorce isn't really the end; the marriage may be over but the relationship must continue to be grounded in respect for the sake of the children. Michelle got me through some very difficult times! She supported me when I needed it, gave me strength when I had none, and kept my eyes open to the bigger picture. In the end, I feel that my children are in a better place because of how Michelle and her team handled me and my case. I can't thank her enough.

Michelle Levin is an exceptional lawyer. Always on top of things and very well organized. She handled my divorce case with a breeze. She made me always feel comfortable and well informed throughout the whole divorce process. She is also very personable with exceptional mannerism. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a great affordable lawyer!

I now live in Florida. My ex-husband wanted to drastically reduce my Al[i]mon[]y. I contacted Michelle by phone. We never had a face to face conversation. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I felt very comfortable with her handling my case. Hopefully I will not have to be in that situation again but if I do I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to hire Michelle again. If ever asked for a recommendation for a lawyer. It would definitely be Michelle.