You Deserve Someone
in Your Corner Who
Knows the System.
Family court is one of the most emotionally overwhelming and legally complex experiences of your life. Santo Artusa Jr, J.D. — leading NJ family law and divorce attorney — gives you the knowledge, strategy, and emotional clarity to navigate it with confidence.
Your Coach Has Been Inside the Courtroom — On Both Sides
Most divorce coaches hold a certificate from a weekend workshop. Santo Artusa Jr holds a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law and spent 15+ years as a distinguished family law and divorce attorney inside NJ’s 21-county court system — representing clients in contested divorce, custody battles, TRO/FRO hearings, and DCPP matters — and ultimately as someone who has navigated the system as a litigant himself.
That combination is rare. He knows what judges look for, what attorneys argue, what probation officers file, and what emotional reactions in court actually cost you. As Director of the NJ Anger Management Group, he also brings a certified behavioral lens to the emotional side of family law — the piece most attorneys completely ignore.
- J.D., Rutgers School of Law — Newark, 2009
- Distinguished NJ family law and divorce attorney — 15+ years active practice
- 15+ years Hudson, Bergen, Essex & Union County family courts
- Director, NJ Anger Management Group since 2012 — 2,500+ clients
- Deep expertise in TROs, FROs, custody, DCPP/DYFS, child support
Family Law Is Confusing by Design.
We Make It Navigable.
Whether you’re facing a surprise divorce filing, fighting for your children, responding to a restraining order, or just trying to understand what your attorney actually told you — family law coaching gives you the knowledge and composure to make better decisions at every stage.
Divorce & Legal Separation
Understand what contested vs. uncontested actually means, what equitable distribution involves, and how to protect yourself before you’ve even filed.
Child Custody & Parenting Time
Learn what “best interests of the child” means in practice, how custody evaluations work, and what behaviors in court can hurt or help your case.
TRO & FRO Defense
Served with a Temporary Restraining Order? We help you understand the FRO hearing process, what the judge is evaluating, and what your options are.
Domestic Violence Proceedings
DV cases involve two courts simultaneously — criminal and family. Understanding how they interact, and how your behavior in one affects the other, is critical.
DCPP / DYFS Investigations
DCPP investigations are terrifying. What you say — and how you say it — matters enormously. We prepare you to respond strategically, not reactively.
Child Support & Alimony
NJ uses income shares guidelines — but how judges apply them involves discretion. Know what factors matter before you walk into that courtroom.
Court Appearance Prep
How you present yourself — what you wear, how you speak, how you react — shapes how judges and evaluators perceive you. We prepare you for every moment.
Co-Parenting & Communication
High-conflict co-parenting situations are a constant source of court violations. Learn what to document, what not to say in texts, and how to protect yourself legally.
Understanding Court Orders
Court orders are dense and often unclear. We break down exactly what your order means, what you must do, and what happens if the other party violates it.
Your Attorney Handles the Law. We Handle Everything Else.
Your attorney is responsible for the legal strategy. But no one prepares you for the emotional chaos, the procedural confusion, the counter-productive reactions, and the constant decision-making that family court demands from you — day in, day out.
Family law coaching fills that gap. Having someone with 15+ years of NJ family court experience available to decode what’s happening, help you respond instead of react, and keep you focused on outcomes rather than emotions — that is a genuine strategic advantage.
And when court-ordered anger management is part of your situation, the combination of coaching and our certified AM program creates a uniquely powerful package that demonstrates to the court your genuine commitment to change.
Know What’s Coming Before It Arrives
Motions, case management conferences, FRO hearings, custody evaluations — we walk you through each step so nothing catches you off guard.
Respond Strategically, Not Emotionally
One wrong text. One outburst in the courtroom. One social media post. Family law cases are won and lost on behavior. We help you stay in control.
Understand What Your Attorney Is Actually Doing
Too many clients feel lost in their own case. We translate legal strategy into plain language so you can be an active, informed participant.
Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
From settlement negotiations to emergency motions — we help you think clearly and strategically when the stakes are highest.
Document Everything Correctly
What to save, what to screenshot, how to journal incidents, how to record parenting time violations — documentation strategy can be decisive.
Family court is one of the few places in America where people are expected to make the most important decisions of their lives — about their children, their finances, their futures — in a state of maximum emotional distress, with limited understanding of the rules, and almost no time to prepare. A knowledgeable guide changes everything.
Transparent Pricing.
No Retainers. No Surprises.
Unlike attorney fees, coaching is hourly and package-based. You pay for exactly what you need, when you need it — in-person or remote, on your schedule.
- Full case situation review
- Immediate questions answered
- Court procedure explanation
- In-person or video (Zoom)
- No commitment required
- Pre-filing strategy session
- Court appearance preparation
- Post-hearing debrief & next steps
- Email check-in between sessions
- In-person or video
- Complete case arc coverage
- Custody evaluation prep included
- Settlement negotiation coaching
- DCPP / DYFS situation support
- Priority scheduling
- DV-related divorce situations
- Court-ordered anger management included
- Coordinated documentation strategy
- Demonstrates court accountability
- Customized to your case needs
Note: Family law coaching is not legal representation and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Santo Artusa Jr’s NJ bar admission is currently inactive. Coaching is educational, strategic, and emotional support guidance only.
When Coaching & Anger Management Work As One
In DV-related divorces, contested custody cases involving emotional behavior claims, and situations where a judge has raised concerns about anger or conduct — the combination of family law coaching and court-approved anger management is a powerful statement to the court.
It signals more than compliance. It signals genuine accountability. And in family court, how a judge perceives you — your level of self-awareness, your willingness to do the work — matters enormously in close calls on custody, parenting time, and FRO decisions.
Learn more about our court-approved anger management program →
How the Combined Program Works
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fill out the form and we’ll reach out within one business day to schedule your session. For urgent matters — upcoming hearings, DCPP visits, TRO situations — call or text directly.
Jersey City, NJ 07302