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Sarah N Goldenthal

Divorce and separation Attorney at Hackensack, NJ

5.0   28 reviews
  • State Years
    New York - NY 11 years
    New Jersey - NJ 12 years
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 2011
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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Matrimonial and Family Law attorney representing clients throughout New York and New Jersey on matters involving divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, and domestic violence. Provides compassionate yet aggressive representation tailored to client's goals and needs.

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Posted by Edison | July 12, 2023
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Excellent services!
I had the privilege of being represented by Sarah, an exceptionally honest and straightforward attorney. I had previously been dealing with another lawyer on my case, but I grew weary of receiving vague responses and never hearing back from him. Frustrated, I made the decision to switch attorneys, and Sarah proved to be the complete opposite of my prior experience. She conducted herself with utmost professionalism, effectively communicated with me, and explained the entire legal process in simple terms. Taking over my case, she achieved in a matter of days what my previous attorney hadn't accomplished in months. I am genuinely delighted with the service she provided and wholeheartedly recommend her. Efficiency and professionalism perfectly capture the essence of my experience with Sarah.
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2023
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The right lawyer for me
I hired Sarah G because of her level-headed, practical approach to my case. She advised me, presented me with options, and always respected my decisions. She was prompt in responding to my emails and calls. On a few occasions, when I had a difficult schedule, she agreed to speak with me outside of her regular work hours. I felt very comfortable working with her, and was able to settle my case out of court, which was my ultimate goal.
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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2021
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The Best Advocate You Can Ask For
I hired Sarah to represent me in a prenup negotiation that I had a lot of apprehension about entering. She helped me understand the process before getting started, listened to my concerns, built a draft that addressed pain points from both sides and negotiated a final document both parties found agreeable. She was responsive, understanding, thoughtful, supportive, and diligent every step of the way. She was able to walk me through what I was entitled to and offered clear and concise explanations of everything I couldn't understand. She was always quick to get back to me, patient with my questions and thoughtful in her counsel. While entering with significant reservations, I'm leaving the process both more knowledgeable and extremely confident in the results. If you are in any stage of getting married or getting divorced, you are in the right hands. No one will work harder for you. She is as good as they get.
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Posted by Kerri | August 16, 2021
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Exactly what we needed…
We retained Sarah with the hopes of being assisted with figuring out how to go about college payments when the divorce papers we’re not clear at all. Sarah did a phenomenal job with communicating back-and-forth with my husband‘s ex-wife. She truly navigated it in such a way that we felt comforted during the process. We would highly recommend her services for anyone going through any similar circumstances.
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Posted by Elisabeth | July 12, 2021
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Tremendous advocate
Sarah is a super bright, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I felt listened to and understood by her during the the time she helping me. We got far better results than I had hoped for and that is entirely due to Sarah’s brains and work ethic. She is extremely responsive to emails and phone calls.
Posted by Idalmy | April 2, 2021
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Highly recommended
Sarah was referred to me by a friend during my search of a family law attorney. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs legal guidance regarding family court matters (divorce, child custody, parenting time, etc.) Sarah guided me through the entire process in a highly effective manner. She operates with compassion and provides a realistic assessment of where you may stand. I am appreciative of Sarah’s hard work, legal knowledge, preparedness and passionate advocacy on my behalf. Again, I highly recommend her!
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Posted by Maureen | March 30, 2021
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Excellent review of Sarah Goldenthal
There are not enough words to justify the professionalism and sincerity of Sarah .I approached her about possible changes in my divorce agreement which was submitted to the court over 30 years ago.Sarah presented plausible options to me in a clear and concise manner.The revised agreement was signed by both parties within a two week period,! Sarah’s efficiency and knowledge of the law made this a quick and comfortable situation . Her personal attributes of caring ,interest in her clients’s family, and empathy are stellar ! Sarah is a lovely woman who effortlessly combines the attributes of being truly interested in a client’s goals and wishes with professional expertise .
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Posted by Scott | February 17, 2021
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Sarah was in my corner when I needed it most.
Sarah represented me throughout the pursuit of joint custody of my young child. Sarah is very easy to communicate with and was really receptive to what I was going through. At our first consultation together we drew up a very detailed plan of what our expectations were and what we were looking for. She explained to me what my rights were and how we could go about getting an equal share of parenting time. I knew after our fist consultation that Sarah was the right person to represent me going forward. Sarah is professional, articulate and holds firm when it comes to the pursuit of what you are legally entitled to. She educated me on the process of what we would have to do and how long it might take. Sarah was very encouraging and let me know that there was a light at the end of the tunnel and that everything would tun out well for us. Throughout the process Sarah was genuine and always looked out for my best interest. She was extremely diligent and punctual throughout the time we worked together. Sarah also knew when to be pragmatic in the pursuit of our larger goal. I cannot stress enough how patient and thoughtful she was during our time together. This can be a very difficult time for a parent but Sarah was confident and reassuring that everything would turn out alright. In the end I was granted full shared custody of my child. I now enjoy a consistent and significant amount of time with my child and we have a wonderful relationship. If you feel like you need someone in your corner who will fight for your rights as a parent I can't think of anyone better. Sarah is thoughtful, kind, generous with her time and will have your back throughout the process. She gave me the peace of mind I needed during a very stressful period in my life and the storybook ending with my child that I had dreamed of. I can't thank her enough for that.
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Posted by RICHARD L. | June 17, 2020
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On top of her game
I needed help with some post-divorce issues. Ms Goldenthal from Callagy Law was so helpful and knowledgeable with all phases of my case. She took time to thoroughly explain everything and was always available to talk. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a family law attorney.
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2020
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A letter of appreciation
To whom it may concern my name is Frank West I am a client of Sarah Sarah Goldenthal I am writing in Regards to her professionalism and the work she has done representing me was beyond exceptional she is a top shelf attorney and I could never thank her enough I would highly recommend her to anybody again I could never thank her enough sincerely Frank West
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Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2019
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Excellent Attorney
Sarah drafted and reviewed pre-martial documents for me. She answered all my questions, walked me through all the documents, and made sure I was informed of all my options/rights. Highly recommend.
Posted by Allen | October 30, 2019
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Diligent Thorough Aggressive
Sarah did a great job getting the truth across in an effective enough way that the problem was resolved with a judgement that did not require any court appearances. Her response to the plaintiff was direct and aggressive while maintaining my position and relying on the facts. Thanks to Sarah I was able to continue receiving my alimony. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely recommend her.
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Posted by Maribel | February 2, 2018
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A warrior
Sarah is an amazing, compassionate, and hard working attorney. She is working in getting money owed to me in back alimony and child support. She couches me through this difficult time. She reviews every single document or demand that I get from the court. Overall, I’m very happy to have her as my lawyer, and I’m also honored to be her co-worker.
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2018
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Best attorney for the worst divorce ever!
I cannot say enough about Sarah Goldenthal. She helped me navigate a divorce that took over a year to complete. She remained professional, personable, and was always available to guide me through every strange and ridiculous turn of events. We were forced to file numerous motions, which were all successful. She helped recover marital assets dissipated including those from college funds, and used her skill and knowledge to negotiate the best possible outcome for my particular situation. She helped successfully avoid what would have been a long, down out trial. I never imagined that I would need the services of a divorce lawyer, but I'm so happy that I had Ms. Goldenthal to guide me through.
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Posted by Hiram Barsky | August 24, 2017
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Sarah has done an amazing job to help me with Custody
I have issues on and off with my ex for years . I first contacted Sarah and knew she would be the one to help me after our first consultation. She is amazing , thorough and willing to go to bat and hit a home run for you. I would recommend her to any and every one who has family issues that need to be resolved by such a caring Lawyer.
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Posted by Monique | June 30, 2017
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Miracles do happen
So when I reached out to Callagy law firm I was introduced to Sarah and she is beyond a joy to work with! She heard my family court case and was very confident in her ability to win my case which she did! As many know family law and grandparent visitation is very lengthy and tedious, nevertheless, she tackled the matter head on and highlighted several errors by the courts documents and proceeding. She gave me peace of mind and I was able to enjoy my time with my family while she did all the hard stuff. Anyone who has encountered the courts in Newark, NJ knows how ridiculous and impossible they can be. Therefore, having the confidence and savvy she had I never worried. She appeared for me and I didn't have to show up and be aggravated by the adversary (she taught me that). My lawyer's arguments were so powerful that the other party backed down and dropped the whole case which was a shock to me because the individual involved is very head strong and belligerent. Thank you a billion times Sarah and the Callagy Law Firm. Also, prices are affordable and they work with you regarding your personal circumstances.
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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017
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Sarah is beyond exceptional!
Custody, visitation, and child support cases can become incredibly emotional and messy as it was for me. My case was definitely not the easiest as it was literally lost in the system. However, once I met with Sarah I was able to see that things would be just fine. From our first consultation she immediately attempted to contact the court and straighten out the mess that my previous lawyer had made for me. Sarah was able to catch up on my case and move everything along as quickly as possible. Sarah is truly hard working, incredibly dedicated to her work, and proficient at what she does. She was very easy to work with as she was honest and thoroughly explained my legal rights. Sarah made sure that every decision was something I was comfortable with and would benefit my children and I. She is incredibly knowledgeable and gave my case the proper attention that it needed. Although it took a lot of back and forth, I am happy with the court order that was eventually agreed upon. Sarah will really fight for you and seek the best possible solution. I am protected in many ways with what she has written for me in our consent order because she included many details that truly make a difference. Honestly, I cannot see myself with better results or retaining any other lawyer. Sarah really treats your case with passion and never makes you feel as though you're in the dark. I never had a hard time reaching her. Sarah was always responsive in a quick and timely manner. I have already recommended her to a friend who has received phenomenal results from Sarah's work as well. I cannot thank Sarah enough for all the work she has put into my case. It has made things a lot better for my children and I. Sarah is beyond exceptional and you really cannot go wrong with her.
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Posted by Drita | February 21, 2017
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Need an attorney that is client oriented and will crack down ANY circumstance out there? Well look no further! Sarah is the ONE!
Sarah is a spectacular person let alone attorney. She is client oriented, really hears you out and will go above and beyond to help you get whatever it is your trying to settle with your ex. My circumstance was a bit complicated nevertheless Sarah did not hesitate to explore all options and provide extensive information on the ins and outs of what each route may take and have us end up with. She is extremely reliable and available, she is very prompt with responding back to messages and is detail oriented. I recall when I first had my consultation with her I knew she was going to put in every ounce of effort she had into my case as she picked up on some intricate details of our circumstance and elaborated on them while writing the order. She supported me in my decision making as well. As I mentioned, my case was a bit sticky as it involved dealing with an ex spouse that was very difficult with some underlying mental issues, preventing us from coming to an agreement without having the judicial system involved. That being said, my situation did not create any bias with my case nor did I feel as though it would have inhibit me from attaining the order I truly wanted. During our first court appearance Sarah demonstrated our case efficiently to the judge which permitted her to order a forensic psychologist to conduct an evaluation on both myself and ex spouse for the benefit of my son. Additionally, my son's father tried to exempt himself from paying the evaluation so we ended up appearing for another trial only to find out from the judge that despite his income and reckless spending, he was still deemed 100% responsible for paying the psychologist for the evaluation! He was trying to avoid being evaluated as he was uncertain what the results would show. Turns out, there were some significant findings! Had it not been for Sarah's persistence and resilient behavior and attitude, I don't believe we would have stood a chance for having my rights granted. Furthermore, I was trying to file for sole custody which inevitably I personally did not want to pursue further with the whole court scenario, so we came to a mutual agreement during our last court appearance on January 26th 2017 to have joint custody, however the parenting times were very strict as I had initially requested. Sarah made sure I was going to leave the courtroom that day with supplemental pros from the agreement and I have to admit, even though I had to cave in for joint custody, the strict parenting guidelines we had established as well as the meticulous child support description really shed some light onto the whole situation. I walked out of that courtroom with a lot more regulations for my son's father than what would have been if we had continued with court and the judge would have granted something totally different than what was anticipated. Because of Sarah's great listening skills and putting her clients needs into perspective, I was able to get what I wanted from this case regardless if a negotiation had to be made from both parties. Sarah really knows her profession and she excels tremendously. I recently heard that she has left Weinberger Law Group and has begun her career at another law firm, however if anything does arise in the near future and should I need further consultation, I'll be sure to Google her name to find her! I'm humbled to have had such a wonderful attorney like her and she assisted me through such a devastating point in my life. I don't think I'd be comfortable starting my case with someone else who may not even hear my needs out. I'm confident that she will continue to rise in her career and that this list of reviews will only get longer and lengthier for her. You're remarkable Sarah!
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Posted by Alison | November 6, 2016
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Poised, personable, prepared
I am so happy with my decision to have Sarah represent me in a family law case. She was efficient, capable and understanding. During a stressful time in my life, I felt like I could trust her completely. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Posted by James | September 14, 2016
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100% Satisfied
Working with Sarah was great. As a Client of Sarah's, not only did she take her time in explaining things, the RIGHT way, but made sure I understood and we developed an agreed upon approach. I spoke to quite a few lawyers. I felt comfortable from Day 1 with Sarah and Weinberger Law Group. I would not feel as comfortable as I do today and be in this situation if not for her representation, and dedication. I was not just another person walking through the door...the time was taken to understand the situation and take the appropriate actions, while still discussing all options and not being forced into a court.
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AVVO RATING 7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Callagy Law, PC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Associate
  • Weinberger Law Group, LLC
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Associate Attorney
  • Gorlick, Kravitz, & Listhaus, PC
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Offices of Cathy J. Pollak
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Judicial Law Clerk to Honorable Peter J. Melchionne
  • Superior Court Of New Jersey Bergen County
  • 2010 - 2011
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Education

  • City University of New York School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2010
  • Fordham University
  • MA - Masters
  • 2005
  • Boston University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2003

Associations

  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • N/A
  • New York State Bar Association
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  • Bergen County Bar Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • C. Bainbridge Smith Scholarship
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • 2009
  • Kyle D. Jewell Memorial Fellowship
  • Public Interest Law School Association
  • 2008

Speaking Engagements

  • An overview on the process of divorce in NJ
  • Divorce 101
  • N/A

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Family Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've worked with Sarah and have had her on the other side of cases. I can confidently say that she is an outstanding family law attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a true credit to the legal profession. I would recommend her legal services to any person looking for representation in a family matter."
Family Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sarah is an excellent family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."
Family Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Other
"Sarah and I went to law school together and I have witnessed first-hand her dedication to her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of family law and she makes it her mission to provide high-quality legal service to every client. Her tenacious advocacy and compassion make her stand out in her field! I fully endorse Sarah!"
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Hackensack Divorce and separation Lawyer Sarah N Goldenthal
Sarah N Goldenthal
Divorce and separation Attorney
Hackensack, NJ
Licensed for 12 years