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Divorce Rates Skyrocket As Restrictions End

At the start of the Covid pandemic, people were clinging to family members and couples who may have been considering divorce put their plans on hold. As the vaccination rates have increased and workplaces have begun to reopen and social restrictions are ending, many spouses have decided they no longer want to be married to…
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Jay Cutler Wants 50% of Kristin Cavallari’s Brand: What Is The Division of Assets in a New Jersey Divorce?

When it comes to divorce in New Jersey, you want to make sure you know what you’re getting into – and what you’ll come away with. And that’s what Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are wondering as well. Former professional football player, Cutler, has requested half of Cavallari’s jewelry and lifestyle brand. Cavallari launched the brand after…
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What You Can Learn About Divorce Teams From the Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce

Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce has been making headlines for many reasons including that as a multibillionaire, he’s one of the world’s richest men and that they did not have a prenuptial agreement. But for anyone considering divorce who has a complex divorce case, there are lessons to be learned from Melinda Gates’ divorce team.…
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What’s the Difference Between Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce?

With divorce standing right on your doorstep, you may be wondering if there is another way. Often, when two divorcing spouses wish to seek quick, cooperative marriage dissolution, they may choose to pursue alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaboration. Avoiding litigation can make the entire process less stressful and less overwhelming for…
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Gray Divorce: Divorce Has Doubled Among Couples Over 50

Divorce is difficult at any age. However, if you’re getting divorced later in life, or if you’ve been living with that person for half of your life, divorce can become more complicated. What do you need to know if you’re over 50 and getting divorced – commonly called “gray divorce”? How can someone get through…
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Partner Sonya K. Zeigler Awarded 10.0 AVVO Rating

New Jersey Divorce and Family Law Attorney Sonya K. Zeigler, Esq., Founding Partner of Zeigler Law Group, LLC (zeiglerlaw.wpengine.com/) has a 10.0 “Superb” AVVO rating in the areas of family and divorce law, the highest rating an attorney can receive. Attorney Sonya Zeigler specializes in representing doctors, lawyers, business owners and is licensed to practice…
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Has New Jersey Divorce Changed Since the Betty Broderick Case?

Would Broderick vs. Broderick Would Be Different Today? If you were a made-for-TV junkie in the 90s, then you know the true-life divorce story in A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story, portrayed by Meredith Baxter. In the movie – and in real life – attorney Dan Broderick divorced Betty, his wife of 16 years, to marry…
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What Are Grandparents’ Rights in New Jersey?

Do Grandparents Have Rights in NJ? Parents have the legal right to make decisions about the care and well-being of their children. When a marriage is ended by divorce, or if the parents were never married, custody and visitation of minor children often become a dispute between the parents. Sadly, co-parenting disputes can result in a child…
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Are Lawyers in Divorce Really Like That?

Laura Dern’s Oscar award-winning portrayal of a high-powered California attorney in the emotional drama Marriage Story struck a nerve. Many of the film’s viewers can’t remember the lawyer’s name – but they won’t soon forget her character. Strategic and aggressive attorney Nora is reportedly based on celebrity attorney Laura Wasser, whose client list includes Dern and other celebrities…
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