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Expert: navigating a politically divided household
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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.
No Prenup Means Ben Could Go After J.Lo’s $400 Million
By M C |
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…
Divorce Attorneys Weigh in on What Happens Next for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
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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…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Announce Divorce After Two Years of Marriage: The End of Bennifer’s Second Chapter
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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…
What’s Taking Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez So Long? Divorce Lawyer Explains Delay!
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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…
A Divorce Attorney Breaks Down Why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Divorce Announcement May Take a While
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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…
Melania Trump most likely requested a larger sum of money in her prenuptial agreement upon Donald Trump’s presidential victory. If the couple does divorce, Melania’s life will be very different, said New York divorce lawyer Jacqueline Newman. Read the full article at the Express.
Originally printed in Business Insider by Shana Lebowitz January is typically the month when divorce filings begin to spike. 2018 may be an especially popular year for divorce because of impending changes to US tax policy. We spoke to a divorce lawyer and a psychotherapist about the top signs that a marriage is heading for…
Most people spend their lives hoping to never talk to a divorce lawyer. But when you think about it, who better to dish out relationship-extending advice? They know exactly what brings couples to the breaking point and into their offices; in fact, the six young female divorce lawyers Glamour interviewed for this story have all had a front-row seat at some major marital battles. But guess what; They’re all happily married themselves, and they’d like you to get —and stay— that way too. Listen in on their horror stories, love stories, and strategies for keeping a ring on it.
Fox Business Network’s Hillary Vaughn discusses whether or not Amazon investors should be concerned regarding Jeff Bezos’ divorce, including input from New York City divorce lawyer Jacqueline Newman. Watch the entire clip about the impact (or lack thereof) of the separation on Amazon stock HERE.
“The major thing for billionaires is that most of the time, their assets are very complex and mostly illiquid — with Bezos, a lot of his assets are linked to Amazon stock,” Jacqueline Newman, a divorce attorney and managing partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, told Business Insider. Read the full article HERE.
Originally aired on Today EXTRA Is there really such a thing as a perfect divorce? “Well I think it somewhat depends on how you define ‘perfect.’ But, for the most part, I would say there are definitely divorces that are very very difficult, but there are some that can be amicable – people can realize that…
“Get on the same page before trouble brews.” Jacqueline Newman contributes to CNBC’s article on money mistakes that can destroy a marriage. You can read the full article HERE.
“I wanted to have a child and she ultimately didn’t,” Budd said. “She said she just felt like she didn’t have maternal feelings.”
Far less has landed couples in divorce court, but the Burke, Va., couple — he an editor and she a nurse — made it through. Budd, now 46, said he gave up the parenting dream and channeled his fatherly feelings into volunteer work on behalf of poor kids all over the world, trips his wife came along on a couple of times.
Ben Affleck sparked concern among the people around him amid the divorce rumors surrounding him and Jennifer Lopez. The “Gone Girl” actor and the “Let’s Get Loud” singer have been plagued with divorce rumors for months, even if they are still seen in public together. They also seemingly fueled the rumors by living separately and…
A couple of years ago, a lovely woman named Sara came into my law office for an initial consultation. One of the first things she said to me was, “All I care about is Molly. I do not care about the money – I need her to be with me.” Now, this is not uncommon as many of my clients who have fallen out of a relationship and love feel that protecting their children is their number one concern. I asked the client, “Who would you say is the primary caretaker for Molly?”
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