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Expert: navigating a politically divided household

Jacqueline Newman, a NYC divorce attorney, joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about a Pew Research Center survey that found that 42% of married individuals had frequent disagreements with their spouse due to differing political views. A study by the CDC also found divorce filings fluctuate during major political events.

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No Prenup Means Ben Could Go After J.Lo’s $400 Million

News of Jennifer Lopez filing for divorce from fellow movie star hubby Ben Affleck seemed inevitable by the time Lopez officially filed on Tuesday—but one thing that was unexpected was the reveal that the couple may not have had a prenuptial agreement in place. Lopez and Affleck officially wed in Las Vegas in July of 2022, but had a more formal wedding with family…

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Divorce Attorneys Weigh in on What Happens Next for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

After months of speculation that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were experiencing marital troubles, they have officially called it quits—again. Lopez filed for divorce on her own at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 20, 2024, the second anniversary of their wedding ceremony in Georgia. However, they have been broken up for way longer, as Lopez cited…

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Announce Divorce After Two Years of Marriage: The End of Bennifer’s Second Chapter

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are getting divorced after 2 years of marriage. The Love and marriage relationship between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, commonly called “Bennifer,” has captured the public’s attention for over two decades. After a brief period of rebirth of their romance in 2021, they married in July 2022 but have faced…

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What’s Taking Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez So Long? Divorce Lawyer Explains Delay!

We’ve been hearing about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s “impending” divorce for months now! But how impending can it be if it hasn’t happened yet? Seriously, if they’re really doing this what’s taking so long? We’ve heard from insiders there are a number of reasons they might be holding back. One said Ben is worried about hurting or…

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A Divorce Attorney Breaks Down Why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Divorce Announcement May Take a While

Divorce rumors surrounding Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first emerged in May, after eagle-eyed fans noticed they hadn’t been photographed together for 47 days. Their couple’s car ride reunion and united front at Affleck’s kids’ graduations did little to quell speculation, especially as they listed and sold their home, spent the summer apart, and have foregone their wedding rings on certain outings. Fans and…

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Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are Divorcing

By Jacqueline Newman | January 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are Divorcing

One of the world’s wealthiest couples, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, are splitting up after 25 years of marriage.  Jacqueline Newman, a Manhattan divorce lawyer and managing partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein contributes to The Columbian article on this high profile divorce, adding that the “Bezoses will almost certainly settle the divorce outside of…

Facebook Ex Trashing: It Can Cost You

By Jacqueline Newman | August 22, 2012 | Comments Off on Facebook Ex Trashing: It Can Cost You

The old maxim goes: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. For divorcing spouses, that may actually constitute legal advice in these days where Internet and social media sites have become a significant part of many people’s daily lives. Divorce is an emotionally charged topic, but letting it all out in a public forum can lead you right into court, sued for libel or having a harsher judgment levied against you in a divorce settlement.

‘Big Bang’ Kaley Cuoco’s Divorce from Hell!

By Jacqueline Newman | October 28, 2015 | Comments Off on ‘Big Bang’ Kaley Cuoco’s Divorce from Hell!

The ugly split between “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco and husband of five minutes Ryan Sweeting has exploded — to the tune of $45 million, The National ENQUIRER has learned.

Tennis player and rumored boozehound Ryan, 28, has demanded a hefty chunk of cash from Kaley, 29, now that their disastrous, 21-month marriage has imploded.

3 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children During a Divorce

By Jacqueline Newman | December 6, 2017 | Comments Off on 3 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children During a Divorce

Originally printed in Family Time Magazine It is no secret divorces can get downright contentious – often because the stakes are so high financially and emotionally. But those already high stakes are raised dramatically when children are involved and one or both parents try to use them as pawns in their never-ending battle with each…

A Blue Print For The Future & After The Pandemic

By Jacqueline Newman | May 16, 2020 | Comments Off on A Blue Print For The Future & After The Pandemic

 The New Rules of Divorce: Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness can provide something of a blue print for where divorce is headed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article at FSHN Magazine.

Brangelina Divorce

By Jacqueline Newman | September 29, 2016 | Comments Off on Brangelina Divorce

The second episode of the Fordham IPLJ Podcast tackles the Brangelina Divorce with a prominent divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman. The unthinkable happened last week, when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie decided to split up. Amidst reports of Pitt’s infidelity and possible domestic abuse towards the couple’s children, the IPLJ Podcast attempts to sift through the reports and predict the way the legal split will play out.

The New Rules of Divorce: COVID-19

By Jacqueline Newman | March 16, 2021 | Comments Off on The New Rules of Divorce: COVID-19

Jacqueline Newman, attorney, managing partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, and author of the book, The New Rules of Divorce is here to share her expertise and answer the difficult questions as divorced couples navigate this new landscape. Watch the video here.

Can Jon Gosselin Seize Custody of Just One Child From Ex, Kate?

By Jacqueline Newman | May 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Can Jon Gosselin Seize Custody of Just One Child From Ex, Kate?

Scandal-magnet reality star Jon Gosselin is making headlines again. The Jon and Kate Plus 8 alum and father of eight is reportedly seeking custody of his daughter Hannah, 11, from ex-wife Kate Gosselin, who has had primary custody of their children since the couple split in 2009. 

During a visit to her father’s digs last month, the tween allegedly told Jon, 38, that she didn’t want to return home to the family’s mansion in Wernersville, Penn., citing “cruelty” from her mother, 40, whom she says is forcing her to film new episodes of their brood’s TLC series Kate Plus 8, according to tabloid reports. 

Attorney Jacqueline Newman on WPIX TV discussing Financial Abuse

By Jacqueline Newman | September 30, 2014 | Comments Off on Attorney Jacqueline Newman on WPIX TV discussing Financial Abuse

Fall money planning tips on preventing financial abuse featuring Attorney Jacqueline Newman

Anthony Weiner: Sexting Scandal – Could Huma Abedin Be Stuck Paying Him Support?

By Jacqueline Newman | August 29, 2016 | Comments Off on Anthony Weiner: Sexting Scandal – Could Huma Abedin Be Stuck Paying Him Support?

After Anthony Weiner’s latest alleged sexting scandal hit the public August 28, his marriage came crumbling down shortly after when his wife Huma Abedin announced, August 29, she would was leaving him. But, what happens next? HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY spoke to a legal expert about the scandal and learned if spousal support will play a major factor in their separation!

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