Family and Matrimonial Law Attorney
Betsy W. Bresnick is a family and matrimonial law attorney at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., focusing her practice on divorce, family law litigation, and complex matrimonial matters throughout New Jersey. With more than twenty-five years of legal experience, Betsy represents individuals, business owners, executives, and professionals in all aspects of family law, combining strategic advocacy with practical problem-solving to guide clients through challenging personal and financial disputes.
Practice Focus
Betsy regularly handles:
• Divorce and family law litigation
• Child custody and parenting time disputes
• Equitable distribution and asset protection
• Alimony and support matters
• Prenuptial and marital agreements
• Appeals and post-judgment family law matters
Her experience spans both amicable dispute resolution and complex litigation, allowing her to effectively advocate for clients in high-conflict and high-net-worth family law matters.
Experience
Betsy has been practicing law for over twenty-five years and has represented both individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, including family law, transactional matters, and civil litigation. Her early experience in high-stakes business litigation helped shape her approach as a resilient and strategic advocate. Over the last decade, she has devoted her practice primarily to family law.
Her family law practice includes representing business owners and their spouses, executives of public and private companies, and professionals in the financial, legal, medical, and entertainment industries. Betsy handles all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including child custody, equitable distribution, alimony, protection of non-marital assets, and the preparation and litigation of prenuptial agreements. Her representation ranges from negotiated settlements and mediation to trial and appellate advocacy.
Betsy is known for her attention to detail, tenacity, and ability to craft practical solutions for clients facing emotionally and financially complex disputes. Whenever possible, she works toward amicable resolutions, while remaining fully prepared to litigate when necessary.
Professional Leadership and Affiliations
Betsy is affiliated with:
- Essex County Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Barry I. Croland Family Law Inn of Court
She also serves as an Early Settlement Panelist for divorce cases in Essex County.
Recognition and Achievements
Betsy has been repeatedly recognized in the field of family law and has been included in the New Jersey Super Lawyers* list every year since 2015. In 2022, she received the Essex County Bar Association Family Practice Achievement Award.
Education and Admissions
- J.D., Villanova University
- B.A., Rutgers University
- A.A., Atlantic Community College
Betsy is admitted to practice law in:
- Pennsylvania (1980)
- New Jersey (1985)
- New York (1986)
Approach and Client Service
Betsy combines decades of litigation and negotiation experience with a thoughtful and client-focused approach. Her background in both business litigation and family law allows her to address complex financial and personal issues with practical insight and strategic advocacy. She works closely with clients to develop solutions tailored to their goals while protecting their long-term interests.
*Please note that no aspect of advertisements or any other accolade listed have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Learn more about the standard methodology for each award listed.
