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Education
Binghamton University, Bachelor of Science
St. John’s University School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
Honors & Awards
2023 Best NJ Lawyer for Families
“New Leaders of the Bar ” by the New Jersey Law Journal (2017)
New Jersey “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters (2017-2022, 2024)
“New Jersey Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters (2010 through 2016)
“Ten Leaders – Divorce Law Age 45 & Under” in New Jersey (2016)
“Trailblazers” in Divorce Law by The National Law Journal (2016)
“10 Best for Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for New Jersey (2015)
Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey Association for Justice
Essex County Bar Association
Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court
Bar Admissions
New Jersey
New York
Robert “Bobby” Epstein is a Partner with MELD Divorce and Family Law. Well regarded for his passionate and zealous client advocacy, Bobby has years of extensive experience handling complex and high-net-worth divorce matters; contentious custody disputes; alimony matters; post-divorce matters (involving modification in support on many cohabitation matters, and down income and retirement matters); pre- and post-nuptial agreements; appeals; college contribution disputes; and domestic violence matters.
Bobby prides himself, first and foremost, on the long-term relationships he has built and maintained with many of his clients, even after their matters have concluded. He is known within the industry for his ability to craft a custom-tailored approach for every client, while considering each individual case and the issues involved. As such, he has earned a stellar professional reputation amongst judges and attorneys in the family law legal community.
Prior to joining MELD, Bobby was a Partner at Ziegler, Resnick & Epstein. Before attending law school, Bobby was an Account Executive at McCann Erickson Worldwide, a global advertising agency where he worked on major client accounts including Coca-Cola and Burger King, among others. His experience in advertising has provided him with a unique energy and creative approach to family law matters.
When not working, Bobby spends most of his time with his wife and three boys, either at their Essex County home or at one of the boys’ activities or sporting events, where he can often be found coaching. Growing up with his wife on Long Island, he is a dyed-in-the-wool Mets fan, worships the altar of Pearl Jam, enjoys playing music with whoever will join him, and regularly escapes to his local CrossFit gym.
Parish v. Parish, 412 N.J. Super. 39 (App. Div. 2010) (establishing new rules and procedures before a court can impose conditions upon filing motions in a family part case)
Barr v. Barr, 418 N.J. Super. 18 (App. Div. 2011) (addressing the equitable distribution of a pension in the context of post-judgment employment efforts)
NJSBA 2021 Family Law Symposium – Valuations – A Brief Synopsis
Third Party Witness Subpoenas (November 2020)
When to Take Depositions in Family Law Matters (November 2020)
Using Mental Experts in Custody Cases (October 2020)
Cohabitation and the Relevance of a Payor’s Financial Circumstances (September 2020)
College Contribution Seminar (New Jersey Association for Justice, Boardwalk Seminar, August 2020)
What Family Lawyers Should Know about the CARES Act (New Jersey State Bar Association, April 2020)
Intrastate Relocation: A New Jersey and Nationwide Perspective of an Evolving Area of Law (January 2020)
Hot Tips in Family Law (New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education Seminar, November 2019)
Potential Considerations in Negotiating Alimony Buyouts (New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education Seminar, August 2019)
A Primer on Federal Tax Reform and the Elimination of the Alimony Tax Deduction (January 2019)
Qualities of an Ideal Private Investigator for Family Law Matters (November/December 2018)
How Does Tax Reform Affect Divorced People? (ROI-NJ, September 2018)
A Review of Cohabitation Law in a Post-Amendment Landscape (New Jersey Law Journal, Family Law Insert, February 2018)
“What’s Your Number?” Assessing the Value of Palimony Damages (New Jersey Family Lawyer, October 2017, co-author with the Honorable Thomas P. Zampino, J.S.C. (ret.))
The Termination of Child Support Law and “Financial Maintenance” for a Disabled Child (September 2017)
A Nuts and Bolts Review of New Jersey Relocation Law – Are We There Yet? (New Jersey Law Journal, October 2016)
Mallamo v. Mallamo: Where Do We Stand 20 Years Later? (New Jersey Family Lawyer, June 2016, co-author with the Honorable Thomas P. Zampino, J.S.C. (ret.))
A Prenuptial Agreement Protects Your Interests in the Family Business (Family Business Magazine, May 2016)
Op-Ed: NJ’s Emancipation Statute Brings Changes to Child Support (April 2016)
NJ Emancipation Statute Will Change Duration of Child Support (February 2016)
Child Support and Post-Secondary Education (New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Symposium, January 2016)
Litigating Cohabitation Under NJ’s Amended Alimony Law (New Jersey Law Journal, February 2015)
A Primer on Pre-Nups (Matrimonial Strategist, January 2015)
New Jersey Enacts “Family Collaborative Law Act” (September 2014)
For Better or Worse, Alimony Reform is Here (September 2014)
Imputing Income to a Non-Working Spouse During the Pendente Lite Period: A Violation of the Status Quo or a Practical Step Toward the Reasonably Comparable Lifestyle? (New Jersey Family Lawyer, November 2012)
The Settlement Mindset (Matrimonial Strategist, November 2011)
Retiring in a Down Economy (Matrimonial Strategist, July 2011)
Social Networking – The Future of Evidence in Matrimonial Litigation? (Matrimonial Strategist, January 2011)
Hot Topics in Parent-Child Contact Problems: Theoretical Viewpoints, Interventions, Treatment and Challenges for Legal and Mental Health Professionals (2023)
NJSBA Family Law Symposium (2023)
Hot Tips in Family Law: Equitable Distribution Factors (2022)
New Jersey Association for Justice Meadowlands Seminar: Handling Cases When Clients or Children Have Disabilities (2022)
Hudson County Bar Association Seminar: Matrimonial Basics (2022)
Lawline: New Jersey Alimony Law (2022)
Parenting Time Issues Involving Teenage Children (New Jersey State Bar Association, May 2022)
Ethics and Diversity in Family Law: Recognizing Cultural Differences of Our Clients and Retainer Agreements, Arbitration, and Collecting Fees (New Jersey Association for Justice, Boardwalk Seminar, April 2022)
Cultural Awareness in Family Law Cases (New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Symposium, January 2022)
Hot Tips in Family Law: Credibility and Courtesy are Key (November 2021)
NJSBA 2021 Family Law Symposium – Valuations in the time of Covid-19
NJ ICLE Winter Conference (November 2020)
Hot Tips in Family Law: Strategic Considerations in Family Law Litigation during COVID-19 & Beyond (November 2020)
Domestic Violence: Overview, Trial Strategies and Impacts of Covid-19 on Domestic Violence Issues (October 2020)
Using Mental Experts in Custody Cases (October 2020)
College Contribution Seminar (New Jersey Association for Justice, Boardwalk Seminar, August 2020)
What Family Lawyers Should Know about the CARES Act (New Jersey State Bar Association, April 2020)
Intrastate and Interstate Relocation – The Aftermath Of Bisbing, How To Shape Our Intrastate Relocations Laws, and An Aerial View Of How Other States Address Intrastate Relocation Laws (New Jersey State Bar Association, January 2020)
The Financial Aspects of Divorce in 2019 and Beyond:
Strategies for a Whole New Ballgame (New Jersey State Bar Association, November 2019)
Beyond Domestic Violence II: Cyber Harassment(New Jersey State Bar Association, November 2019)
Parental Alienation: Where Law Meets Science in 2019 (New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE, September 2019)
Financial Aspects of Divorce (New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE Summerfest, August 2019)
Pendente Lite Support Under the New Tax Law (New Jersey Association for Justice, May 2019)
Domestic Violence: From TRO to Trial (New Jersey Association for Justice, May 2019)
Opening & Closing Arguments – What to Do and How to Do It (Barry Croland Inn of Court, May 2019)
Family Law Symposium (New Jersey State Bar Association, January 2019)
Litigating an Interstate Relocation Trial Post-Bisbing (New Jersey Association for Justice Meadowlands Seminar, November 2018)
Hot Tips in Family Law (New Jersey State Bar Association, November 2018)
Cohabitation Law in a Developing Legal Landscape (Justice Virginia Long Inns of Court, June 2018)
Hot Tips in Family Law (New Jersey State Bar Association, November 2017)
Advanced Family Law (NBI, September 2017)
Child Support Guidelines and Other Child Support Issues-Dependent Parents and Older Children Still Living at Home (New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Symposium, January 2016)
How to Take a Family Part Case Through the Court System (New Jersey State Bar Association, October 2016)
Cohabitation and Alimony Payments: Understand the Laws in New Jersey (July 2016)
Family Law: Breaking Up is Hard to Do (New Jersey Association for Justice, February 2014)
