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Christopher Musulin

Christopher Musulin

Sophisticated legal strategies and solutions to our clients - practicing 34+ yrs
  • Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • New Jersey
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Biography

Christopher R. Musulin has been protecting people and families with divorce and family law matters for over 34 years. His commitment to his profession and professional success is illustrated by his admittance into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Fellow in 2006 (only approximately 1600 in the country) and his AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating by his peers (the highest rating for professional excellence). Mr. Musulin is unique in that he is a divorce and family law attorney, an Accredited Professional Mediator, an AAML-Certified Arbitrator, and also an AFCC-trained Parenting Coordinator. He has focused his professional career on helping people and families going through great transitions. He founded Musulin Law Firm in 2007 which is now comprised of a cohesive team of two partner lawyers, paralegals, firm manager and assistant, all solely dedicated to the practice of Divorce, Family Law, Divorce Mediation and Parenting Coordination services. He is on numerous Bar committees, has held many chairmanships, and has been published multiple times in the New Jersey Family Lawyer, a scholarly publication (not social media!)

Mr. Musulin is the definition of an extremely active and dynamic professional whose volunteerism is focused on bettering the laws of the state of New Jersey while honing his professional skills to best protect his clients. He has been an active mentor to all of his associate lawyers. The Musulin Law Firm staff is an organized and always well-prepared team working together to protect its clients with a passionate commitment to their welfare. Using his knowledge and decades of experience, Christopher Musulin, along with his legal team, will craft sophisticated legal strategies and solutions for you so that you will be duly protected and able to move forward with the next chapter of your life.

Education
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
J.D. (1988)
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
B.A. (1984) | Political Science
Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha
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Professional Experience
Founder/Principal/Lawyer practicing Divorce & Family Law
Musulin Law Firm, LLC
- Current
Practice dedicated to Divorce Law, Family Law, Divorce and Family Law Mediation & Divorce and Family Law Arbitration
Fellow
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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Partner practicing Matrimonial, Family Law, Mediation & Civil Litigation
Wells, SInger, Rubin & Musulin
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Associate Attorney
Wells & Singer
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Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Victor Friedman
Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington County, NJ
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Publications
Articles & Publications
“Striking a Balance for Supervised Visitation in New Jersey"
New Jersey Family Lawyer, Vol. 39, No. 6
“Choose Civility: A Higher Standard for Family Law Practitioners,” (Co-Author)
The Straight Word, Burlington County Bar Association
"The Misuse and Abuse of the Five-Day Rule When Submitting QDROs to the Court"
New Jersey Family Lawyer, Vol. 38, No. 1
"The Division of Spousal Student Loan Debt in Divorce"
New Jersey Family Lawyer, Vol. 36, No. 5
"The Revised New Jersey Alimony Statute and the Average Age of Retirement by Occupation: Fact or Fiction?"
NJ State Bar Association, 2015 Family Law Symposium on Retirement, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, January 24, 2015
"Commentary: Celebrate: The MESP is 35"
New Jersey Family Lawyer, Volume 35, Number 1, September 2014
"Work-Related Childcare Expenses: A Black Hole in the Child-Support Universe"
New Jersey Family Lawyer
"To Guideline, or Not to Guideline: That is not the Correct Question"
New Jersey Family Lawyer
"Psychology of Settlement"
New Jersey Family Lawyer
"The Use of Protective Orders in Matrimonial Litigation"
New Jersey Family Lawyer
"Medical Benefits for a Dependent Spouse: The LImited Judgment of Divorce and COBRA Privileges (Under New Jersey and Federal Law)"
New Jersey Family Lawyer
Speaking Engagements
Alimony Guidelines, New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar, Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
New Jersey State Bar Association
For the Military Divorce: Establishing Support without a Court Order, NJ Continuing Legal Education Hot Tips Seminar
New Jersey State Bar Association
The Impact of U.S. vs. Windsor on NJ Same-Sex Couples and What Family Lawyers Need to Know, Burlington County Bar Association Seminar, Mt. Holly, NJ
Burlington County Bar Association
The Changing Face of Alimony in the State of New Jersey, Burlington County Bar Association Seminar, Mt. Holly, NJ
Burlington County Bar Association
Let's Go Dutch on Jurisdiction, Burlington County Bar Association, Mt. Holly, NJ
Burlington County Bar Association
The Revised New Jersey Alimony Statute and the Average Age of Retirement by Occupation: Fact or Fiction?, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2015 Family Law Symposium on Retirement
New Jersey State Bar Assocation
Military Law and Support
Burlington County Bar Association
Certifications
AAML-Certified Arbitrator
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Awards
Top Mediator
NJ Biz
Recipient of Robert W. Criscuolo Award
Burlington County Bar Association
Awesome Attorney
South Jersey Magazine
2017-2019
Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar Association  # 000000039865
Member
Current
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Burlington County Bar Association
Co-Chairman of Family Law Bench/Bar Committee
- Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
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Activities: Membership Committee, Chairman 2012-2013; Nominating Committee, 2014-2015; NJ Chapter Board of Managers, 2008-2015; Long Range Planning Committee Chairman, 2013-2014; Board of Examiners, NJ Chapter, 2010-2013
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New Jersey State Bar Association  # 037991988
Member
- Current
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Member of Family Law Executive Committee
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Burlington County Bar Association
Chairman of Family Law Bench/Bar Committee
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Burlington County Bar Association
Chairman of Family Law Bench/Bar Committee
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District IIIB Fee Arbitration
Secretary
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free consultations to military personnel and/or spouses.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Burlington County Family Law Attorney Blog
Blog
What is a complex divorce? In my mind it can be many things.
Contact & Map
Musulin Law Firm, LLC
Directly across from Burlington County Superior Court
135 High Street
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Telephone: (609) 267-0070
Fax: (609) 267-7713
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed