If you want to get divorced in New Jersey, you might not know what to expect during the process. The New Jersey divorce process can be confusing for people who have little experience with the courts and how they work. The state has laws that control the process, and courts also have procedures in…
When you go through a divorce in New Jersey, your case will either be contested or uncontested. It’s important to understand the differences between contested and uncontested divorces so that you know which process might be better in your situation. When you work with a divorce lawyer in New Jersey at the Ziegler Law…
Ending a relationship can be difficult for anyone. When that relationship is a marriage, however, contemplating its end comes with many additional layers of complexity because of its impact on all areas of your life. Some people want to separate from their spouses but are not sure they are ready to divorce. Others have moral,…
Tips From Celebrity Divorce Attorney, Vikki Ziegler By definition, financial infidelity is defined as one partner in a relationship spending, borrowing, withholding, or hiding money and not telling the other partner. For example, a spouse may have a credit card or bank account that is only in that person’s name and kept concealed from the…
If you have learned that your spouse cheated on you with someone else, you might feel devastated and unsure of how to handle the situation. Infidelity is a leading reason for divorce because of the violation of trust involved. Unfaithfulness can cause intense feelings of betrayal, anger, sadness, and a breakdown in your marriage. Depending…
When contemplating a divorce, one of the biggest concerns couples have is whether splitting up will be the best option for their children. After all, a divorce impacts an entire family, not only a husband and wife. A couple’s decision to divorce turns on various factors, with the weight of each resting heavily on every…
Studies show that divorce rates for families with special needs children are as high as 85-87%. As such, it is not uncommon for a family law practitioner to encounter a client with a special needs child seeking a divorce or involved in a custody dispute. Most common are matters involving an autistic child, but most…
Divorce & Taxes 101 | Filing Taxes While Getting Divorced Typically, at the beginning of a calendar year, as most people begin to receive their income tax reporting documents for the year prior, we are inundated with the question of how should I file my taxes? While you may have previously filed jointly, if you…
Divorce attorneys across the county have witnessed a sharp increase in divorce filings and domestic violence matters since Covid ravaged the United States in early 2020. Couples that were on the brink of separation were catapulted into a jail-like setting with lockdowns and unemployment at an all-time high. The uncertainty caused many to wait for…
A recently unpublished Appellate Division decision, A.J.V. v. M.M.V, touches upon the intricacies of alimony, both during the pre-judgment, litigation phase (also known as pendente lite support or interim support) and the final alimony award. Navigating alimony cases in New Jersey has always been a nuanced journey. Most clients commencing divorce proceedings are nearly always…