Who We Are
Angela M. Scafuri, Esq.
Dedicated to finding solutions that prioritize her clients’ needs, Angela guides clients through all types of family law matters. From highly contested custody cases to asset valuation and sophisticated equitable distribution and business issues, Angela’s goal is to help clients feel supported and protected while making informed decisions for a secure future.
In addition to being a Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court, Angela is also a R. 1:40 qualified mediator. She is admitted to the roster of mediators in multiple counties for civil matters and is qualified to conduct mediation in certain family court dissolution matters in which a final restraining order is in effect between the parties. Angela previously served as an investigator on the District XA Ethics Committee, having been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court. She is a Past President of both the Morris County Bar Foundation and Morris County Bar Association. Ms. Scafuri is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of topics, including family law, ethics and social media for educational providers including NJICLE, NJAJ and Lawline. She presents regularly at local and national conferences and seminars.
Angela lives with her family in Morris County. She believes in empowering families to thrive through change.
“… People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou.
Angela works with her clients to navigate changes with strength and integrity as they transition into the next chapter of their life.
Areas of practice and interest
All Family Law, including:
- Divorce
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Custody & Relocation
- Alimony
- Domestic Violence
- Visitation and Parenting Time
- Child Support & Child Support Modification
- Spousal Support/Spousal Maintenance
- Equitable Distribution
- Marital Settlement Agreements
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Prenuptial Agreements & Post Marital Agreements
- 2000, New Jersey
- 2000, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- 2004, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- 2004, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- 2008, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- 2009, U.S. District Court, District of Western Michigan
- 2010, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- 2011, U.S. Supreme Court
- Certified Matrimonial Attorney, 2021
Law School
- Seton Hall University
Class of 2000,
J.D.
University
- Colgate University
Class of 1996,
B.A.
- Collaborative Law
- When Universes Collide/Immigration and Divorce — NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- Smart Use of Smart Phones and Ethical Implications — NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- Ethics for the Family Law Attorney — Lawline webcast
- Discovery Issues in Social Media — Leadership Academy, NJSBA
- Opening Statements/Direct/Cross Plaintiff and Introduction to Evidence — NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- Closing Statements — NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- Ethics for Family Law — NJSBA Seminar
- The Wiser Divorce — NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- New Jersey Family Law — NY-NJ Bridge The Gap
- Introducing Children to a New Significant Other — Barry Croland Family Law Hot Tips
- Divorce Bootcamp: It’s All About the Money — Six Concurrent Seminars Program
- Utilizing Your Accountants to Find Money —NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- Divorce Cases from Start to Finish — NBI Seminar
- Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law — NBI Seminar
- Electronic and Social Media in Family Litigation — NJICLE 2016 Fall CLEFest
- Ethics for the Family Law Attorney — Meadowlands Seminar Matrimonial Law
- Family Law 2015 Update — Family Law for Paralegals & New Attorneys
- New Jersey Family Law Practice — NY-NJ Bridge the Gap Litigation Roundtable
- Current Issues in Business Litigation — Litigation Roundtable
- A 2015 Update — Family Law for Paralegals and New Attorneys
- Social Media — A New Frontier in Family Law — CLE Symposium
- Key Financial Must-Knows about Marital and Business Divorce — Living Better with Laura Smith
- Family Law: Hot Tips — Legalpalooza
- Matrimonial Law — NJ Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
- College Contribution Issues in Divorce — MCBA CLE Legalpalooza
- Ethical Implications of E-Discovery and Use of Social Media — Trial Attorneys of New Jersey CLE Event
- Update for Insurance Defense Counsel — Insurance Defense Counsel
- New Jersey Family Law Practice — New York City Bar Association
- Technology in the Courtroom — NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
- Business and Marital Dissolution segment — 77 WABC Radio
- 2020-2024, Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine, Top Attorney
(Recognition by is based on peer review. The selection process can be viewed here.) - 2018-2025, Best Lawyers, Family Law and Family Law Mediation
(Recognition by Best Lawyers® is based on peer review. See www.bestlawyers.com/methodology for more detail.) - 2017-2025, New Jersey Super Lawyers, Family Law, Rising Stars 2009-2014
(The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers in New Jersey have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed here.) - 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women
(The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers in New Jersey have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed here.) - 2021 NJ Biz, Leaders in Law
(The selection process is conducted by a panel of independent judges. The selection process can be viewed here.) - Selected to the Lawline’s Top Women Faculty of 2019
- 2019 Certificate of Appreciation, New Jersey Supreme Court
- 2017-2019, Certificate of Appreciation, Morris County
- 2014-2015, ABA Military Pro Bono Service Award
- Ten Leaders
(No aspect of these advertisements have been approved by the Supreme Court.)
- American Association for Justice (Past President, Family Law)
- New Jersey State Bar Association (Family Law, Women in the Profession Executive Board)
- New Jersey Association for Justice (Executive Board, Family Law)
- Morris County Bar Association, Past President (Family Law Committee, Current Co-Chair)
- Morris County Bar Foundation, Past President
