We are certainly living in troubled times. The existence of the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of life as we are practicing self-quarantine, social distancing and basically an overall disruption to every aspect of existence. That being said, time marches on. This includes the wheels of justice—notoriously slow under normal circumstances but even slower…
Recently, our very own Vikki Ziegler was featured on a segment by British media giant the Daily Mail, where she discussed why the US divorce rate might skyrocket as the COVID-19 pandemic forces couples into quarantine. In case you missed Vikki’s appearance, here’s what you need to know. Why Does Vikki Think the Divorce Rate…
COVID-19 has greatly impacted the world as we know it. Obviously, the serious health implications notwithstanding, this pandemic has caused nationwide panic, confusion and, in some cases, hysteria (e.g. toilet paper shortages). So too, it has also affected our country financially. In that regard, COVID-19 has not discriminated. From the business owner to the W-2…
Every year, the Super Lawyers organization selects a small number of outstanding attorneys across various categories to add to the Super Lawyers roster. Being recognized on the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars list is an honor—only 5% of a state’s lawyers are named to the Super Lawyers list, and only 2.5% are named to the…
Last week I wrote about the difficult parenting time issues facing all of us, but especially divorcing or divorced parents, in the midst of the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic. As we all continue to live through some level of isolation with our children and attempt to portray some sense of normalcy, each day passes with contrasting…
On Saturday, March 21st, Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order implementing what is in large part a lockdown designed to fight back against the coronavirus. As most of the approximately nine million New Jersey residents are directed to stay home, much of our focus turns to the children impacted by what is happening to all…
Never did I imagine I would be writing a blog post about parenting your kids in the time of a pandemic as the coronavirus sweeps its way around the world and has temporarily forced us into our homes. With companies shuttered, schools closed, and curfews in place for many, we are faced with the reality…
When is a supported spouse’s proof of a mutually supportive intimate personal relationship with another person enough to overcome the first step in the process towards terminating alimony? In the recently issued unpublished (not precedential) decision of Goethals v. Goethals, the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s decision finding that the payor failed to fulfill…
On January 23, 2020, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a published decision in a matter with which I am involved as to when a person may appear at trial and present testimony by way of contemporaneous video transmission. This decision is the Appellate Division’s attempt to fill the void regarding a unique and evolving…
While Liar Liar debuted in the box office in March of 1997, it still holds up as one of the great courtroom comedies. Starring Jim Carrey in his prime as attorney Fletcher Reede, he deals with matrimonial law-related issues in both his personal life – as his ex-wife is considering moving across the country with…
Vikki Ziegler will be appearing live on January 15th at 12pm EST on the Law & Crime network to cover the Groves trial. The Groves trial is the tragic case of a baby who was killed after child services removed the baby from his biological parents and was then found dead shortly after returning him…
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…
