Family and Matrimonial Law Attorney
Gary N. Skoloff is a founding partner of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. and one of the nation’s most respected family law practitioners. For more than six decades, Gary has represented executives, business owners, professional athletes, entertainers, physicians, attorneys, and other high-net-worth individuals in some of New Jersey’s most significant and high-profile matrimonial matters. He is widely recognized for his creativity, strategic thinking, and ability to guide clients through complex and emotionally challenging family law disputes.
Practice Focus
Gary regularly handles:
- High-net-worth divorce litigation
- Complex equitable distribution matters
- Child custody and parenting disputes
- Child support and alimony matters
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Business valuation and executive compensation issues
- Mediation and negotiated settlements
- Family law appeals
His practice encompasses virtually every aspect of matrimonial law, with particular emphasis on complex financial matters and resolving high-profile disputes as efficiently and privately as possible.
Experience
Gary is one of the founders of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. and has helped shape the practice of family law in New Jersey for more than 60 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he has argued many of the state’s leading matrimonial cases, including the landmark Baby M. surrogate motherhood case, one of the most significant family law decisions in New Jersey history.
He represents accomplished individuals and their spouses across a broad range of professions, including finance, real estate, professional sports, entertainment, law, and medicine. While he has successfully litigated many of New Jersey’s most complex family law matters, Gary considers his greatest accomplishments to be the difficult cases resolved amicably and privately, allowing clients to move forward with dignity.
Gary is also one of the foremost authors in the field of family law. He is the author of New Jersey Family Law Practice, now in its fifteenth edition, which is widely regarded as one of the leading treatises on New Jersey family law and is frequently relied upon by judges and practitioners throughout the state.
In addition to his legal practice, Gary has served as an adjunct professor of Family Law at both Seton Hall Law School and Rutgers Law School. He is also a frequent lecturer for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and other national legal organizations, sharing his experience with attorneys throughout the country.
Professional Leadership and Affiliations
Gary has held numerous leadership positions within the legal profession, including:
- Past Chair, American Bar Association Family Law Section
- Past President, New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Past Chair, New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section
- Former Editor-in-Chief, Family Advocate (American Bar Association Family Law Section)
- Former Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Family Law Committee
- Past President, Rutgers Law School Alumni Association
- Active member of the Essex County and Morris County Bar Associations
Recognition and Awards
Gary has received widespread recognition throughout his distinguished career for his contributions to family law, including:
- Recipient of the Saul A. Tischler Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section for his substantial contributions to the development of family law
- Recipient of the Trial Bar Award from the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ)
- Recipient of the Clapp Award from the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education for his longstanding service to legal education
- Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®* since 1983, including the 2026 edition
• Selected to New Jersey Super Lawyers®* for more than twenty consecutive years, including the 2026 list
Education and Admissions
- J.D., Rutgers University School of Law (1958)
- B.A., Rutgers University (1955)
Gary is admitted to practice law in:
- New Jersey (1959)
- United States Supreme Court (1969)
Approach and Client Service
Gary believes that every family law matter deserves thoughtful, individualized attention. He combines decades of courtroom experience with creativity, sound judgment, and a positive outlook to help clients navigate difficult transitions. While fully prepared to litigate complex disputes, he is especially committed to resolving matters amicably whenever possible, minimizing conflict and helping clients achieve lasting solutions that protect both their personal and financial 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.
