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Appellate Division Provides Much Needed Clarity on Alimony Modifications When a Payor Seeks an Early Retirement

Alimony, DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.April 22, 2020

The Appellate Division’s recently published (precedential) decision in Amzler v. Amzler provided much needed clarity on a question of first impression regarding early retirement and related applications to modify or terminate alimony obligations established prior to the 2014 amendments to our alimony statute. Specifically, the Appellate Division was presented with the question of whether N.J.S.A.…

Why the Divorce Rate Might Boom in the US Post-Quarantine

Covid-19, DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.April 8, 2020

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…

2020 Resolutions for Navigating Your Divorce

Divorce, Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.January 6, 2020

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…

First Consultation with a Divorce Lawyer

DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.December 30, 2019

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 Reality of a Marriage Story

Divorce, Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.December 17, 2019

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…

How to Survive the Holidays When You are in the Midst of a Divorce

Divorce, Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.December 9, 2019

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…

What is a Sleep Divorce and is it for you?

Divorce, Family Law, Sleep DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.November 11, 2019

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…

When Divorce Litigation Goes Federal

DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.October 30, 2019

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…

Appellate Division Finds That Alimony Payor Must Still Fulfill Initial Burden of a “Change in Circumstances” Before Being Entitled to Discovery from Payee Under New Jersey’s Cohabitation Statute

DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.October 15, 2019

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…

5 Things You Should Do If Your Divorce Goes to Court

DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.September 23, 2019

Are you going through a rough divorce that looks like it is headed to the courtroom? If so, you need to make sure you do the following to prepare yourself and ensure you present a strong case to the judge: #1: Locate the Courthouse While this might seem fairly obvious, the last thing you want…

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