Sole partner · Rochelle Park, NJ
Amy L. SauterDivorce Attorney in Bergen County, New Jersey
A New Jersey family-law attorney licensed since 1984, who began her career as a judicial law clerk in Bergen County’s Family Part and has practiced divorce, custody and mediation from Rochelle Park.
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Considering divorce or facing a family-law issue?
Pescatore & Sauter, LLC lists the following family-law practice areas. Ask about approach, fees and consultation arrangements for your situation.
Divorce & Separation
Ending a marriage, including division of property, support and the related issues that come with a New Jersey divorce.
Child Custody & Parenting Time
Custody arrangements, parenting time schedules and other matters involving children.
Family-Law Mediation
A structured, out-of-court process to help spouses reach agreement on appropriate matters.
Domestic Violence Matters
Matters arising under New Jersey’s domestic violence laws, including restraining orders.
Prenuptial Agreements
Agreements made before marriage that address property and financial matters.
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About Amy L. Sauter
Amy L. Sauter is the sole partner of Pescatore & Sauter, LLC, a family-law practice in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Her firm handles divorce, custody, mediation, domestic violence matters and prenuptial agreements.
Her published biography describes a career focused on New Jersey family law. She began as a judicial law clerk to Judge Harvey R. Sorkow in the Family Part of the Superior Court in Bergen County from 1984 to 1985. Her biography also lists work as a family-law mediator and with the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel.
She earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law in 1984 and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia in 1981. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Career timeline
- 1981B.A., University of Virginia
- 1984J.D., Rutgers University School of Law. Admitted to the New Jersey bar.
- 1984–1985Judicial law clerk to Judge Harvey R. Sorkow, Family Part, Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County
- PracticeFamily-law mediator. Bergen County Early Settlement Panel.
- TodaySole partner, Pescatore & Sauter, LLC, Rochelle Park
Source: Pescatore & Sauter, LLC published biography.
What her background means for your case
When you are choosing a divorce attorney, the useful questions are practical. Here is how her published background answers them.
Does she know the Bergen County Family Part?
She started her career inside it, clerking for a Family Part judge in Bergen County.
Has she seen how settlements are evaluated?
Her biography lists work with the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel, where attorneys review cases and recommend settlements.
Is mediation an option?
She is identified as a family-law mediator, and her firm lists mediation as a practice area.
Can I speak with her in Spanish?
Her biography lists fluency in both English and Spanish.
A practical guide to divorce in Bergen County
Divorce is one of the most consequential legal processes a person goes through. Below is general information about how divorce and family matters typically work in New Jersey and Bergen County, so you can walk into a first consultation prepared.
What to gather before your first consultation
You do not need everything on day one. Having the basics makes a first meeting far more productive:
- Date and place of marriage, and dates of any prior separation
- Names and ages of any children
- Your last two to three years of tax returns and recent pay stubs
- Recent bank, investment and retirement account statements
- Mortgage, lease, vehicle loan and credit card statements
- Any prenuptial agreement or prior court orders
- A written list of your questions and your goals
Tip: Keep notes of your questions, but share confidential details only once you are speaking directly with an attorney, not in online forms.
Contested vs. uncontested divorce
A divorce is generally called uncontested when both spouses agree on all of the issues: property, debts, support, custody and parenting time. Those terms are usually written into a settlement agreement that the court reviews.
A contested divorce is one where the spouses disagree on one or more issues. Contested cases move through more court steps, and many of them still settle before trial. The path your case takes depends on how many issues are in dispute and how willing both sides are to negotiate.
How mediation fits in
Mediation is a process where a neutral mediator helps spouses negotiate their own agreement. Some couples choose private mediation before or instead of litigation. New Jersey courts also use mediation within the court process, including for custody and parenting time disputes and for financial issues that remain unresolved.
Mediation is not right for every case. Situations involving domestic violence or a serious imbalance of power often call for a different approach. An attorney can help you decide what fits.
Custody and parenting time
New Jersey distinguishes between legal custody, which covers major decisions about a child’s upbringing, and physical custody, which concerns where the child lives day to day. Courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child, and parents in a custody dispute are generally asked to submit a proposed parenting plan.
The Bergen County Family Part
Divorce and family cases in Bergen County are heard in the Family Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen Vicinage, at the Bergen County Justice Center in Hackensack. A typical divorce case moves from the filing of a complaint and an answer, through financial disclosure using a Case Information Statement, case management, the Early Settlement Panel and, if needed, economic mediation, before any trial.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Court procedures change, and every case is different. Speak with a licensed New Jersey attorney about your situation.
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Office in Rochelle Park
340 West Passaic Street, 3rd Floor
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Rochelle Park is in central Bergen County, next to Paramus and Hackensack, home of the Bergen County Justice Center where the county’s Family Part sits.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amy L. Sauter handle divorce matters?
Yes. Her firm, Pescatore & Sauter, LLC, lists divorce among its family-law practice areas, along with custody, mediation, domestic violence matters and prenuptial agreements.
Does she provide mediation services?
Her firm lists mediation as a practice area, and her published biography identifies her as a family-law mediator.
What languages does Amy L. Sauter speak?
Her published biography lists fluency in English and Spanish.
Where is her office located?
Her firm lists 340 West Passaic Street, 3rd Floor, Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662, in Bergen County.
Is Amy L. Sauter a participating 201Lawyers attorney?
Not yet. This profile is published by 201Lawyers.com from publicly available information, and Amy L. Sauter has not confirmed participation. Chats and requests from this page go to participating Bergen County family-law attorneys.
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What is the Early Settlement Panel?
In New Jersey divorce cases, the Early Settlement Panel is a court program where experienced family-law attorneys volunteer to review the financial issues in a case and recommend a settlement. Amy L. Sauter’s published biography lists work with the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel.
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