Ira C. Kaplan

Ira C. Kaplan is a Hackensack attorney whose practice includes divorce and family law, domestic violence, mediation, guardianships, elder law, estate planning and litigation, probate, commercial and business law, and real estate. Family law is a major part of his work, including high-conflict and high-net-worth cases involving custody, support, dissipation of assets, cohabitation, and abuse allegations. He also serves in court-appointed and alternative dispute-resolution roles.

Kaplan earned an LL.M. from Columbia University School of Law, a J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, and a B.A. from the University of Miami. After completing his legal education, he worked at a commercial litigation firm and became a partner, representing banks in litigation, foreclosures, and bankruptcy matters while also handling commercial and residential real estate, divorce, probate, and guardianship work.

Kaplan has served as private counsel, Guardian ad Litem, Parenting Coordinator, Court Approved Family Mediator, Early Settlement Panelist, and Collaborative Divorce Law Attorney. His practice includes divorce, alimony, child support, custody, domestic violence, DCPP matters, guardianship, and mediation. He has represented domestic violence clients on a pro bono basis and has lectured on custody, child support, enforcement, parenting coordination, domestic violence, and collaborative divorce.

Ira C. Kaplan has practiced in New Jersey for decades and is also licensed in Florida. His work combines litigation, mediation, collaboration, court appointments, and prior commercial practice, allowing him to address family disputes alongside related financial, property, guardianship, and probate concerns. His professional service includes extensive early settlement and court-appointed work, and the New Jersey Judiciary has recognized his pro bono service in domestic violence and guardianship matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Ira C. Kaplan, PC
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Court Approved Family Mediator, Superior Court of New Jersey
• Member, Collaborative Divorce Association of North Jersey
• Early Settlement Panelist, Bergen County Judiciary
• Member, Bergen County Alternatives to Domestic (ADV) / Center for Hope and Safety

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Columbia University
  Master of Laws (LLM)

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