With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Jennifer Brandt’s practice includes all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, support, alimony, adoption, and guardianship matters in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition to family law litigation, she also negotiates prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements on behalf of clients. In addition to her busy practice, she’s a well-known legal commentator on national news networks including CNN, CNN Headline News, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, ABC News, Court TV and local and regional television and radio.
If you have a family law issue or would like her to speak about legal issues, you can connect with Ms. Brandt at www.cozen.com.
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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Is my client’s custody case in jeopardy if they have a DUI?
Summertime and the livin’ is easy. People are vacationing, the days are longer, and there is more time for having fun. With the relaxed vibe, people might be apt to drink alcohol a bit more. Even well-known celebrities are not immune to receiving DWIs and having their driving privileges revoked. And for those involved in…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What are the best practices for attorneys to take a vacation?
Summer has arrived, and before we blink it will be over. Summer is the time when kids are off from school, the weather is nice, and it is an ideal time for everyone to travel. It’s almost as if it moves quicker than any other season, so it is incumbent upon us to savor every…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What are your thoughts on kids’ mental well-being during a divorce?
Lately, there has been a significant emphasis on mental health both personally and professionally, with May recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. People are now more open about their mental health issues and actively seeking treatment and therapy, reducing the stigma and associated negativity of the past. Even companies encourage their employees to prioritize their…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What’s an alternate dispute resolution? Should I recommend it to my clients?
During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. Moreover, after sheltering at home together many couples came to the unfortunate realization that they no longer wanted to remain together….Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: I’m new to family law. Can you explain prenups?
To many, February is the month to celebrate love. And when there is love, there are thoughts of marriage. And when divorce lawyers think about marriage, they often think about prenuptial agreements. For those unfamiliar with a prenuptial agreement (known as a prenup), it is an agreement between marrying parties that serves to protect each…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: New Year, New Divorce?
It’s a new year. A time for new beginnings. But for those of us who have clients in the midst of a divorce, the start of a new year can bring even more anxiety. Many clients are wondering about when their divorce will end and what their post-divorce reality will look like. Most clients are…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What can we learn from celebrity divorce proceedings?
It seems like every other week we’re hearing about another celebrity divorce. Whether they’re involved in long term marriages (27 years like Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness) or short marriages (14 months like Britney Spears and Sam Ashgari), celebrities, like average couples, sometimes find themselves in the unfortunate situation where a marriage does not work…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How Can Divorce Attorneys Emotionally Prepare & Recover?
We divorce lawyers are accustomed to our non-family lawyer colleagues being astounded when we relay to them our area of specialty. Most frequently they comment that they would never want to practice family law. On occasion we are regaled with a story of the one divorce they handled in their career, and from that, they…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What Makes a Good Divorce Attorney?
Specializing in family law requires a certain je ne sais quoi. Add in factors like the emotions involved and personal nature of the cases, and this may be why many attorneys aren’t too eager to practice family law. It’s true that it takes a special kind of lawyer to choose family law — one who…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Helping Divorce Clients During Tax Season
It is that time of year again – the tax filing deadline is looming. While everyone is busy gathering their information and meeting with their accountants to file on time, those who are going through a divorce have additional hurdles to overcome. They often have uncertainty about their filing status and they may not have…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Why Recommend a Prenuptial Agreement?
February is a month of love. With Valentine’s Day in the middle of the month, many couples think about romance and find it a prime time to get engaged. As wedding planning gets underway, the need for a prenuptial agreement arises. Prenuptial agreements are not just for the wealthy or for those who are marrying…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Help Clients Through a Divorce
Due to an increase in divorce filings, we often refer to January as “divorce month.” This can be attributed to new year resolutions; it’s an apt time for many to assess their lives and work on changing or improving — and that absolutely means considering the status of a relationship. Another reason for divorces rising…Read More