Family and Matrimonial Law Attorney
Beatrice Kandell is a partner at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., focusing her practice exclusively on family and matrimonial law matters throughout New Jersey. With more than 30 years of experience, Bea represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law, providing strategic guidance, compassionate counsel, and skilled advocacy in matters that have a profound impact on her clients’ lives. She is widely recognized for her expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to helping clients achieve practical and effective solutions.
Practice Focus
Beatrice regularly handles:
• Divorce and matrimonial litigation
• Child custody and parenting time disputes
• Child support and alimony matters
• Equitable distribution of assets
• Prenuptial agreements
• Domestic violence matters
• Post-judgment family law disputes
Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law, representing individuals from a wide range of industries and professions in both negotiated settlements and contested litigation.
Experience
For more than three decades, Bea has devoted her legal career to family law. Her experience in the field began as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Conrad W. Krafte, a highly respected New Jersey family court jurist known for his influential family law decisions. This early foundation helped shape her approach as a trusted counselor and advocate for individuals facing complex family law challenges.
Throughout her career, Bea has represented clients in matters involving divorce, custody, parenting time, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, equitable distribution, alimony, and child support. She is known for working closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances and develop strategies tailored to their personal and financial goals.
In addition to her client work, Bea is a frequent lecturer on family law topics and regularly shares her knowledge with attorneys, judges, and other professionals throughout New Jersey. She has also served as a contributing author to legal publications, including the ICLE New Jersey Elder and Disability Law Practice Manual.
Recognition and Awards
Essex County Bar Association Family Lawyer of the Year Award
2025 Saul Tischler Award in Family Law from the New Jersey State Bar Association
Recognized by Super Lawyers* from 2010 through 2016
Professional Leadership and Affiliations
Bea is affiliated with:
• New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee
• Essex County Family Law Executive Committee
• Bergen County Bar Association
• Barry I. Croland Family Law Inn of Court (Past President)
She also serves as an Early Settlement Panelist for both Bergen and Essex Counties and continues to participate in educational programming for judges, attorneys, and law clerks through the Inn of Court.
Education and Admissions
- J.D., Pace University School of Law (1989)
- B.A., Rutgers University–Camden (1970)
Beatrice is admitted to practice law in:
- New Jersey (1989)
- New York (1990)
Approach and Client Service
Bea combines decades of family law experience with a thoughtful and client-centered approach. She understands that every family law matter is unique and works closely with clients to identify the best path forward based on their individual circumstances and objectives. Her blend of legal skill, compassion, and practical problem-solving has made her a trusted advisor to clients navigating some of life’s most challenging transitions.
*No aspect of any advertisement, award, honor, accolade, or recognition referenced herein has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Information regarding the selection methodologies for these recognitions is available upon request.
