About Richard
Richard A. Outhwaite is a seasoned household law attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC, located in Parsippany, New Jersey. With almost 30 years of experience, he has devoted his practice exclusively to household regulation matters. His areas of expertise include divorce, parental custody, financial child support, and domestic violence proceedings. These complicated issues require each legal acumen and a compassionate approach, characteristics Mr. Outhwaite has consistently demonstrated over the course of his career. Mr. Outhwaite earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1990.
During his time there, he actively participated within the Family Law Clinic, where he gained invaluable hands-on knowledge in household law. This early exposure to the details of household legal issues laid a strong basis for his future practice. After graduating, he in addition developed his expertise by clerking for the Honorable Herbert S — Glickman, J.S.C., in the Family Court of Essex County. This clerkship supplied him with a completely unique point of view on judicial decision-making in household regulation cases. Throughout his career, Mr. Outhwaite has received severa accolades for his dedication and skill in the field of family regulation. He has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer, an honor awarded to the top five% of lawyers in the state, reflecting the respect and recognition he has earned from his peers. Additionally, he has been appointed by Family Law Judges to function a Blue Ribbon Panelist, where he mediates complicated divorce cases.
His position as a Guardian advert Litem further emphasizes his dedication to advocating for young people's interests in legal proceedings. In his practice, Mr. Outhwaite is dedicated to resolving family disputes effectively and amicably. He frequently seeks out-of-courtroom settlement methods when appropriate, aiming to minimize the emotional and financial toll on households. However, when litigation becomes necessary, his clients benefit from his substantial courtroom experience. Known for his zealous advocacy, he persistently objectives to guard his clients' rights and interests in contentious situations. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Outhwaite actively contributes to the legal community.
He frequently lectures on family law subjects at the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). His insights and knowledge have also been shared through articles posted within the New Jersey Lawyer and the Matrimonial Strategist. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and earlier than the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, he is a member of several expert organizations, including the Union County Bar Association, Somerset County Bar Association. The New Jersey State Bar Association.
