Are you having trouble collecting monies against your former spouse? Are they evading every single Court Order and refusing to pay the money that you are entitled to? If so, then you’ve come to the right place to get the money that you rightly deserve. In May 2019, the Appellate Division held in Orlowski v.…
Well that’s it. Just like that the decade is over and the “Roaring” 2020s are here. Before we can discuss where we are going, however, we need to look back to where we’ve been in the last decade. Smartphones took over. Regular television was largely replaced by Netflix and other streaming services. Social media became…
Historically, January tends to be one of the busiest months of the year for a divorce lawyer. Most clients have muddled through the holidays and go into the new year with a new perspective. Sometimes that means making major life changes, like divorce. If you’re gearing up for your first conversation with a divorce lawyer,…
The entertainment industry is buzzing with Golden Globe nominations just being announced. One movie with a significant amount of nominations is Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story. It has gotten rave reviews and has additionally been the talk of the matrimonial law community. **CAUTION – SPOILERS AHEAD** Without getting into too much detail (because it is worth…
Going through one of the most difficult times in your life during the holidays is tough, but it can be tougher when you are alone and away from your children. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or New Year’s, these are all holidays where gathering with family and spending quality time together is…
Most of what trial lawyers do is learned from a collection of other sources after law school ends and we are already in practice. Continuing education centered around trial advocacy is extremely helpful. Having the luxury of working for and with experienced advocates is invaluable. Often, simply walking into any courtroom on any given day…
When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) receives an allegation of abuse or neglect, they are mandated by law to investigate it. The investigation will end in one of four findings: Substantiated, Established, Not Established or Unfounded. “Established” and “Substantiated” are both considered findings of abuse or neglect and allow the accused party…
In a significant new decision, A.J. v. R.J., ___ N.J. Super. ___ (App. Div. 2019), the Appellate Division addressed both sanctions for violations of custody/parenting time Orders and confirmed that the interstate relocation standard established in Bisbing v. Bisbing must be applied to both interstate and intrastate relocation applications. Background The case stems from Plaintiff,…
As many of you may know, our very own Vikki Ziegler recently appeared on the Dr. Oz Show discussing the concept of a “sleep divorce”. What is sleep divorce you ask? Snoring, body heat, restless legs, wanting more space, needing the room at a certain temperature, light sleep, different schedules. These are just some of…
It is unusual for a matrimonial practitioner in the State of New Jersey to comment on a Federal Court decision or any other decision which does not arise directly from the Family Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey. It is even more unusual to comment on a decision from the United States Court…
Every year, attorneys from across New Jersey gather for the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Hot Tips in Family Law event. Throughout the program, leading matrimonial lawyers give fast-paced advice on pertinent legal issues. This year, Bobby is speaking about legal ethics and attorney misconduct. MISCONDUCT UNDER RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 8.4 In the highly…
Attorney Vikki Ziegler was featured on Dr. Lara Devgan, MD’s podcast, Beauty Bosses. Beauty Bosses is a podcast that chats with industry leaders that are shaping beauty, fashion, wellness and all things pretty. Listen to the full podcast here!
Partner and founder of Ziegler & Resnick LLC, Attorney Vikki S. Ziegler, was featured a guest on the nationally broadcasted program “Dr. Oz.” Attorney Ziegler served as an instrumental witness on the show’s segment called “Health Court,” where the show’s host, Dr. Mehmet Oz, issues judicial-like rulings to resolve medical controversies, presented in a “People’s…
Our blog has featured many articles on the topic of cohabitation, where a former spouse paying alimony can seek to modify his/her alimony obligation if the payee former spouse cohabits with another person in a “mutually supportive, intimate personal relationship in which a couple has undertaken duties and privileges that are commonly associated with marriage…
The Courts in New Jersey have a specific set of forms and procedures for unmarried parents who are going through child-related legal disputes such as custody, parenting time, child support, college contribution, medical expenses, extracurricular activities, and camp expenses. The cases are handled by the Family Division and are referred to as “non-dissolution” matters and…
It is generally recognized in legal practice that various support obligations, such as alimony and child support, terminate upon the happening of specific circumstances, one of which is the death of the payor. Federal tax regulations also require that payments need to terminate once the payor is deceased. Furthermore, New Jersey statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-25 dictates…
