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Jacqueline Newman - New York, NY
521 Fifth Avenue31st Floor New York, NY 10175
Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
Updated: 03/09/2021
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New York Divorce Litigation Lawyer
Overview
Jacqueline Newman joined Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP in 1998 and has been a partner since 2005. Ms. Newman’s practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and negotiating prenuptial agreements...
Jacqueline Newman joined Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP in 1998 and has been a partner since 2005. Ms. Newman’s practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and negotiating prenuptial agreements. Ms. Newman has taught the Collaborative Family Law class for The NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Center for Mediation in Law, as well as the Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals for the New York State Unified Court System. At Fordham University School of Law, she taught Family Law Practice as an assistant professor to Barry Berkman. Ms. Newman has appeared as a commentator on various television shows and has been quoted as an expert in numerous publications, including Glamour Magazine, Crain's New York Business, Woman's Day and The Huffington Post.
Ms. Newman was recently honored with a listing in The Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in New York City, Age 45 and Under. These activities and her reputation for ethical standards and professional ability among her fellow lawyers have earned her the highest rating, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell.Jacqueline Newman is also one of the youngest matrimonial attorneys in New York City to be selected for inclusion in Thompson Reuters New York-Metro Super Lawyers Edition 2012.
About Jacqueline Newman
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Practice Areas
- Divorce Litigation
- Collaborative Law
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Divorce Mediation
- Equitable Distribution
- Marital Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Spousal Support
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Marital Property Distribution
- Marital Property Settlements
- Paternity
- Post-Divorce Actions
- Appeals
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1999
Other Affiliations
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Executive Board of Young Lawyers Committee (Former Member)
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
- New York State Women's Bar Association
- Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York
- New York Association of Collaborative Professionals (Former Board of Directors)
- Redwoods Initiative (Faculty)
- New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
- American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (Founding Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Collaborative Family Law class for The NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Center for Mediation in Law
- Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals for the New York State Unified Court System
- Fordham University School of Law, Family Law Practice as an assistant professor to Barry Berkman
Education
- Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York, 1999
J.D - University of Delaware, 1996
B.S.
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Melania Trump could get $50M and custody of Barron if she divorces Donald, The Mirror, 2021
- Jacqueline Newman: Divorce Attorney Reveals Five Predictions for Divorce in 2021, Lee Bailey's EurWeb.com, 2020
- The Secret Way People Are Now Paying For Their Divorces, Real Simple, 2020
- My Fiance Didn't Want a Prenup, But Talking to Divorce Lawyers Changed His Mind for 3 Reasons, Business Insider, 2020
- Divorce Rate for Celebrities is Two Thirds Higher than for Other Couples, Lux and Ent, 2020
- Legal Master Class: Four Ways to Protect a Business Before or During Divorce, The Street, 2020
- What Women Need to Know About Divorcing During a Pandemic, Financial Advisor, 2020
- My Divorce Transformed My Relationship with Money in the Best Way: 'Literally Never Felt Better', Real Simple, 2020
- Trump could repeat Truman's 1948 victory, Washington Times, 2020
- Dr. Dre's Wife Nicole Young Files for Divorce, Daily Caller, 2020
- 'Sleep Divorces' Are on the Rise - But They Could Actually Save Your Marriage, Yahoo!Life, 2020
- Marriage Breakups May Skyrocket Due to Pandemic, Divorce Attorney Says, Financial Advisor, 2020
- Might as Well Use This Time to Get a Divorce, The Cut / New York Magazine, 2020
- Is COVID-19 Pushing Marriages to the Brink? Divorces May Increase Post-COVID, The Daily Citizen., 2020
- Blueprint of the Future, FSHN Magazine, 2020
- Divorced With Kids During a Pandemic, The Cut / New York Magazine, 2020
- 7 Reasons Spouses, Partners, Lie About Money, AARP, 2020
- Prominent Manhattan Lawyer Talks New Rules of Divorce, USA Daily Chronicle, 2020
- 10 Rules For Emailing With Your Ex From The New Rules Of Divorce, CBS Local, 2020
- Valentine’s Day and Divorce, Red Tricycle, 2020
- Splitting up but in it together, NPR's WAMU, 2020
- Divorce for Men Has Changed a Lot in the Past Decade, Especially for Fathers, Fatherly, 2020
- Financial Abuse in Marriage: What Advisors Can Do There are five types of financial abuse advisors should watch for, lawyer Jacqueline Newman tells ThinkAdvisor, ThinkAdvisor, 2019
- The average cost of getting divorced is $15,000 in the US — but here's why it can be much higher, Business Insider, 2019
- How to Tell Your Wife You Want a Divorce, MSN, 2019
- How to Tell Your Wife You Want a Divorce: Some advice before you have a discussion with your partner., Fatherly, 2019
- Jeff Bezos And Robert De Niro Lost Millions In Divorce, Here Are Some Common Pitfalls You Can Avoid, FinanceBlvd, 2019
- The Complexities of a High Net Worth Divorce, Family Court Corruption, 2019
- Melania Trump, Donald Trump marriage: Former White House staff suggests divorce is possible if President loses in 2020, The EconoTimes, 2019
- The Express: Melania Trump: First Lady’s ‘divorce terms’ from Donald revealed? - Shock Claim, Express, 2019
- 100 Best Divorce Books of All Time, Book Authority
- 6 Things Wealthy People Do to Protect Their Money When They Get Married, Business Insider, 2019
- The Divorce Process: 10 Things Women Need to Know, 30 Seconds, 2019
- Here's What Typically Happens When Billionaires Break Up, MSN, 2019
- How Cryptocurrency Assets Are Becoming a New Battleground in Divorce Disputes, Bankrate, 2019
- How to Find Support Before, During & After Divorce, Red Tricycle, 2019
- Thinking about Divorce? Here’s 10 Things Every Wife Should Know, Red Tricycle, 2019
- Pet Prenups Can Eliminate At Least One Hassle During A Divorce, Financial Advisor, 2019
- The Biggest Sign of Divorce Men Never See Coming, MSN, 2019
- How To Tell Your Wife You Want a Divorce, Ladders, 2019
- Dividing The World’s Greatest Fortune, Palisades Hudson Financial Group, 2019
- 5 Divorce Mistakes That Can Cost You, Associated Press, 2019
- The Bezos' Didn't Have a Prenup. Do you need one? Here's What Experts Say, CNBC, 2019
- Everything to Know About MacKenzie Bezos, Metro US, 2019
- Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos may split his $137 billion fortune, Business Insider, 2019
- Amazon Boss Heads for Huge Divorce Deal, The Standard, 2019
- Bezos In Divorce Court: What's Known So Far, Benzinga.com, 2019
- How Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos's $137 Billion Divorce Could Play Out, Vice, 2019
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and wife divorcing after 25 years, ABC News, 2019
- Jeff Bezos Could Be Forced to Split His $137B Fortune in His Divorce, Daily Mail, 2019
- The Bezos's Are Getting Divorced In the Middle of 'Divorce Month', Business Insider, 2019
- Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and Wife Divorcing After 25 Years, SF Gate, 2019
- Billionaire Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos, Wife Divorcing, CBC News, 2019
- Jeff Bezos' Divorce - Division of Assets Prime Topic, The Columbian, 2019
- 5 Predictions For Divorce In 2019, Haute-Lifestyle, 2018
- 4 Ways to Make Your Divorce as Painless as Possible, Insider, 2018
- Divorces Are About to Get More Expensive in 2019, Vice News, 2018
- Tax Bill Creates a Divorce Rush, Yahoo! Finance, 2018
- Trump’s Tax Law Sparks Year-end Rush to Finalize Divorces, The Hill, 2018
- Trump's Tax Law Pushing People to Divorce Faster to Save Money, Newsweek, 2018
- How To Get Divorced, Glamour, 2018
- 7 Things You Secretly Need to Do Before You Get Divorced, Glamour, 2018
- The Secrets to Being an Awesome Negotiator Like Taylor Swift, MarketWatch, 2018
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Take Custody Battle To 'Private' Trial, USA Today, 2018
- Simple Social Media Rules During Divorce: Don’t Do It!, Cupid's Pulse, 2018
- Kids and Money: Don’t let student loan debt stress derail marriage, Virginian-Pilot, 2018
- If You Want To Stay Married, Don't Earn Too Much, Yahoo Finance, 2018
- Being Rich May Increase your Odds of Divorce, CNBC, 2018
- Exactly How To Prevent A Divorce, YourTango, 2018
- D.C. Lawyer Suing Former Girlfriend for Return of $10k Engagement Ring, Market Watch, 2018
- Lessons I've Learned as a Divorce Lawyer That Could Save Your Marriage, PopSugar, 2018
- Divorce Late in Life: How to Navigate Finding Your Identity Without a Partner, Oakland Press, 2018
- Back Away From The Social Media During Divorce, Financial Advisor, 2018
- This Is the Single Best Way Divorced Women Can Secure a Successful Retirement, Moneyn, 2018
- Relationship Stress: 5 Money Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Marriage, USA Today, 2018
- How to Tell Your Partner You Want a Divorce, Fatherly, 2018
- New tax law affects divorce settlements, GazetteXtra, 2018
- Five Money Mistakes That Can Destroy a Marriage, CNBC, 2018
- New tax law affects divorce settlements, Chicago Tribune, 2018
- 11 Signs Of A Toxic Partner, According To Divorce Lawyers, Bustle, 2018
- Donald Trump Jr.'s Wife Filed for Divorce After Getting Inheritance, Business Insider, 2018
- Melania Blows Off Donald Trump in Public; Marriage On the Rocks, The Cheat Sheet, 2018
- Getting Married? Forget Sweet Nothings; Let’s Talk About Money, The New York Times, 2018
- The Different Ways of Divorcing, Westchester Magazine, 2018
- How to get rid of your spouse but keep the dog, The Mercury News
- Why January is the cruelest month for celebrity sweethearts?, New York Post, 2018
- What Would Happen If Melania and Donald Trump Got a Divorce?, Town & Country, 2018
- Top Signs a Marriage is About to Dissolve, Business Insider, 2018
- Bitcoin: The New Mattress Full of Cash for Divorce Cheats, Bloomberg Law, 2017
- This Is the Most Popular Age to Get Divorced, Bravo TV, 2017
- 3 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children During a Divorce, Family Time Magazine, 2017
- GOP Tax Plan Could Make Your Divorce More Expensive, Bloomberg, 2017
- Warning Signs That Your Marriage is in Trouble, NY Daily News, 2017
- Don't Let Money be a Divisive Issue in a Second Marriage, Newsday, 2017
- The Collaborative Divorce: A Litigator Explains, Huffington Post, 2017
- 4 Financial Musts When Planning Divorce, NewsMax, 2017
- How to Relaunch Your Life After a Divorce, NY Daily News, 2017
- 3 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children During A Divorce, WE Magazine For Women, 2017
- 3 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Child during a Divorce, ThirdAge, 2017
- 3 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children During a Divorce, NY Daily News, 2017
- Would Luann de Lesseps And Tom D'Agostino Qualify For An Annulment?, BravoTV, 2017
- 4 Signs you are Ready for Divorce, 2017
- How to Get Divorced — and Protect Your Finances, DailyWorth, 2017
- 5 Signs Your Partner's Considering Divorce, MindBodyGreen.com, 2017
- Think Long Term When Divorcing in 20s, 30, The Nashville Ledger, 2017
- What Every Person Who Loves A Child Of Divorce Should Know, The Huffington Post, 2017
- 7 Things you Should Never Do If Your're About to Get Divorced, Cayman iNews, 2017
- Divorce Attorney Shares the 1st Question She Asks All of Her Clients, Business Insider, 2017
- 7 Things you Should Never Do If Your're About to Get Divorced, Business Insider, 2017
- Divorce Attorney Reveals Biggest Mistake Clients Make During a Divorce, Business Insider, 2017
- Lawyer Breaks Down the Top Signs a Marriage is About to Dissolve, Business Insider, 2017
- If Spouse Is Considering Divorce, They Are (Secretly) Doing This, Bravo TV, 2017
- More Millennials Are Seeking Prenups, Bustle, 2016
- How Child Abuse Investigation Could Affect Brad and Angelina's Divorce, People, 2016
- Brad and Angelina's Divorce: Combined Fortunes Estimated at $500 Million, People, 2016
- Latest Brangelina Shock: Was Divorce Spurred by Child Abuse?, USA Today, 2016
- What Happens Without a Prenup? Weighing In on Depp and Heard's Marriage, People, 2016
- Does an "Infidelity" Postnuptial Agreement Prevent Cheating?, VeryWellMind, 2016
- Inside Bristol Palin’s Custody Battle Over Newborn Baby, Yahoo Parenting, 2016
- 5 Predictions for Divorce Lawyers in 2016, American Bar Association, 2016
- Why Bill Cosby’s Wife Was Ordered to Testify Against Him, The Wrap, 2016
- Better Get Divorced Now — Or it could Cost You $110K a Year, New York Post, 2015
- Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?, St Louis Post-Dispatch, 2015
- Griffin Divorce Negotiations No Surprise to Experts, Chicago Tribune, 2015
- Josh Duggar had an Ashley Madison Account, NY Post, 2015
- Divorce Lawyers Brace For 'Tsunami' After Ashley Madison Hack, Huffington Post, 2015
- Who Gets Custody of the Family Dog, Time.com, 2015
- Are Hyphenated Last Names Harmful for Kids?, Yahoo! Parenting, 2015
- Ashley Madison Hack: Evidence for Divorce?, Commentary, CNBC, 2015
- Substance-Abuse History and Other Mysteries of Child-Custody Battles, Yahoo! Parenting, 2015
- How to Protect a Business from Divorce, Business Insider, 2015
- How Divorces Among the Rich Differ from Middle Class Divorces, Business Insider, 2015
- Is The Upper East Side "Wife Bonus" a Real Thing?, The Washington Post, 2015
- Can Jon Gosselin Seize Custody of Just One Child From Ex, Kate?, Yahoo! Parenting, 2015
- 5 Money Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Second Marriage, Yahoo! Finance, 2015
- Who Gets The Dog Post-Relationship and Love, Cupids Pulse, 2015
- 10 Tech Issues to Consider If You're Going Through a Divorce, Techlicious, 2015
- Relationship Advice: "You Want to be Divorcing a Happier Spouse", Cupid's Pulse, 2015
- Divorce Lawer Breaks Down the Top Signs a Marriage is About to Dissolve, Business Insider, 2015
- Same-Sex Couples Less Likely to Get Divorced Than Straight Couples, Half Full Magazine, 2015
- Ken Griffin's Citadel Hit it Big in 2014, USA Today, 2015
- Why Ex-Wife Of Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm Didn't Accept Check For $974M, Business Insider, 2015
- Is Sage Kelly the New Normal for Wall Street Divorces?, CNBC, 2014
- Who Gets the Dog When You Break Up?, Jezebel.com, 2014
- The $1 billion divorce: Why Harold Hamm's Ex-wife Didn't Win More, Reuters.com, 2014
- 7 Mistakes to Avoid when getting Divorced, Stacyknows.com, 2014
- Jacqueline Newman Talks Litigation Challenges for the Wealth, Haute Lawyer, 2014
- Interdisciplinary Model of Collaborative Divorce , Haute Lawyer, 2014
- Collaborative Divorce Law in New York, Divorce Saloon International, 2014
- Jacqueline Newman Talks Divorce, Haute Lawyer, 2014
- Jacqueline Newman Talks Compliments and Difficult Clients, Haute Lawyern, 2014
- Round Table: Family Law 2013, Corporate Live Wire, Jacqueline Newman, 2013
- Hell Hath No Fury Like an Expensive Divorce, Main Street, 2013
- Jacqueline Newman Talks Matrimonial Law and Her Work Ethic, Haute Lawyer, 2013
- Differences Between Mediation and Collaborative Law, Haute Lawyer, 2013
- Why a Collaborative Divorce Makes Financial Sense, U.S. News, 2013
- Jacqueline Newman, Wikipedia, 2013
- Questions to Ask Before Calling it Quits, Glo, 2013
- Before you get Married: How to Have Those Healthy Conversations, Family Office Review, 2013
- Crazy S$%$t People Fight Over, Huffington Post, 2013
- How to Choose a Good Divorce Attorney, Journey Beyond Divorce, 2013
- Sorry, We Are Not Breaking Up!, Glamour Magazine, 2013
- Should You Divorce or Separate?, WZAK Cleveland, 2013
- Carnations? Again? Why Post-Valentine’s Day is a Popular Time for Divorce, Shine from Yahoo!, 2013
- What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Divorced, Woman's Day, 2013
- So you've got a J.D. Now what?, Crain's New York Business, 2012
- Facebook Ex Trashing: It Can Cost You, Huffington Postn, 2012
- Kids, no kids? One or four? When couples disagree, Associated Press, 2012
- The Savvy Career Woman’s Guide To Hiring A Lawyer, The Grindstone, 2012
Office Information
Address
521 Fifth Avenue31st Floor New York, NY 10175
Phone
Fax
- 212-983-8526
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Jacqueline Newman
Included on the 2024 New York Metro list
Past Lists
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2019 - Present
- New York Metro Top 50 Women Attorneys, Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2020
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell - Preeminent and with High Ethical Standing
- Avvo Rating of 10 - Top Attorney for Divorce
- New York Magazine Leading Lawyer, 2018 - Present
- New York-Metro Edition of Super Lawyers, 2012 - 2020
- New York City’s Best Lawyers, 2016 - 2020
- Member of the Gerson Lehrman Group Expert Council
- Top 20 NYC Divorce Lawyers 2014, Divorce Saloon, 2014 - Present
- Lead Counsel Rated, 2013 - 2014
- America's Experienced, Accomplished Professionals, Ten Leaders Matrimonial & Divorce Law in New York City, Age 45 and Under, 2011 - Present
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