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Super Lawyers has selected 63 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Jennifer A. Brandt is chair of the firm's Family Law group. She has significant experience representing parties in divorce, custody, and support/alimony matters throughout both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She assists parties in adoptions, guardianship issues and matters concerning assisted reproduction technology. Her involvement in family law litigation extends to both the trial court and appellate levels. She also negotiates prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements on behalf of clients. Further, she mediates and arbitrates family law cases.
Jennifer has represented a wide variety of clients in hundreds of family law cases throughout her career. In Pennsylvania, she regularly represents clients in Philadelphia and the Main Line, and local counties such as Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Bucks and Berks as well as others. In New Jersey, she assists parties throughout the state including Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Mercer, Atlantic, and Cape May counties as well as others.
Recognized as a legal expert by the media, Jennifer appears regularly on national and local television and radio. She can be seen nationally on CNN, Fox News Network, MSNBC, Headline News, ABC and NBC. She has appeared on television shows such as “The O'Reilly Factor,” “Your World With Neil Cavuto,” “HLN Prime News,” “Issues With Jane Velez Mitchell,” “ABC World News Tonight,” and the “Today Show.” Locally she appears on Fox 29 where she is a contributor to Good Day Philadelphia, KYW-TV (CBS 3), WPVI (6ABC), WCAU (NBC 10), and KYW News Radio.
Relying on her vast experience in family law, Jennifer frequently writes and contributes to articles in numerous publications, including the Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Fox Business.com, The PhiIly Post, Avvo.com, Allparenting.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Business Journal, the National Law Journal, the American Journal of Family Law, ABA magazines (Family Advocate and GP Solo), and Main Line Today magazine. She has been quoted in national publications such as USA TODAY. She is the author of Family Law Focus, a legal blog addressing current issues in family law, and an expert contributor to exaholics.com, a popular website for those dealing with the end of a relationship or loss of a partner. She also writes a monthly blog post for the Martindale-Avvo blog.
Jennifer lectures regularly and plans courses for attorneys and other professionals on the topic of family law. Some of the courses she has planned for Pennsylvania Bar Institute include “Sophisticated Issues for Family Lawyers,” and “Dealing With Dirty Tricks In Divorce." She has also presented at the annual Family Law Institute in Philadelphia and the General Practitioners' Update and spoke at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Mid Year Meeting on issues related to the high profile divorce. She lectures at the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants' divorce conference. In addition, she teaches a course for the general public on divorce for Main Line School Night. She has lectured nationally for the ABA Section of Family Law on settlement negotiations, judicial bias, and practice development. In 2014 and in 2017, she was a featured speaker at the Avvo Lawyernomics Conference in Las Vegas. In 2015 and 2017, she was the keynote speaker at the American Board of Vocational Experts' annual national conference in San Antonio, Texas. She also conducts webinars for Avvo on practice development.
In 2016, Jennifer was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of 25 "Women of Distinction," an award which spotlights the region's most influential business women from every industry and profession. Jennifer was named a 2014 "Power Woman" by Main Line Today magazine. She was selected by Suburban Life magazine as a 2015 Top Family Law Attorney. She is recognized as one of the Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia - Age 45 and Under - In Matrimonial and Divorce Law. She has been named by Philadelphia magazine as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer" since 2015 and a "Super Lawyer - Rising Star” for several consecutive years. She was one of American Lawyer Media’s “Lawyers on the Fast Track,” and subsequently was asked to be a judge for this competition. In 2016, Jennifer was asked to join the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, an organization of select lawyers dedicated to expanding knowledge and advancing justice.
In addition, Jennifer is an active member of the Family Law Sections of the American, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Camden County bar associations. She also is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Children’s Rights Committee, and the Camden County Family Law Committee. She is chair of the Sponsorship Committee, member of Council, member of the Strategic Planning Committee, CLE Committee, former chair of the Law Practice Management Committee and former chair of the Scope and Correlation Committee of the ABA Family Law Section. She also serves as a panelist for the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel program in Camden County. She is a member of the Certification Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section. Jennifer is former chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Membership Committee and a former member of its Executive Committee. She is a former member of the Thomas J. Forkin American Inn of Court in Family Law.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts with highest honors from Rutgers University in 1991. She received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1994 where she was senior editor of the Journal of International Business Law and an Arthur Littleton Fellowship Instructor in legal research in writing.
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May 21, 2019
Super Lawyers has selected 63 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
May 06, 2019
Jennifer Brandt was recently interviewed by 6ABC's George Solis on the little girl abandoned in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
March 08, 2019
Jennifer Brandt sat down with Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the New Jersey man who won the $273 Mega Millions jackpot and whether or not his ex-wife has any claim to the money.
January 16, 2019
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a "Right to Disconnect" bill.
December 17, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia discussing how new divorce tax laws will undergo change in 2019.
November 01, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, the co-chair of the firm's Family Law Group, appeared on HLN on CNN discussing the Wake County, N.C., mother who abandoned her two children on the side of the road.
September 20, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Group, was a Fox29 to discuss the Chester County man who killed his parents at a retirement home after learning his divorce was final.
August 08, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the recent murder of a 7-year old by her father, who then killed himself.
July 16, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Practice, was a guest on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia, where she discussed the a Bucks County mother charged with murder after her baby dies from drugs transmitted through the mother's breast milk.
June 14, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 to discuss recent celebrity custody cases that have been in the news.
June 12, 2018
Super Lawyers has named 54 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
May 23, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, appeared on Fox29 to discuss a judge in Onondaga County Supreme Court Tuesday ordering a 30-year-old man to move out of his parents' house after they went to court to have him ejected.
April 05, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the Firm's Family Law Practice, spoke on Dr. Drew Midday Live with Lauren Sivan about the woman whose Ancestry.com DNA test revealed her father was her parents’ fertility doctor.
March 13, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, joined Good Day Philadelphia to help viewers understand the larger picture of recent fertility clinic failures.
March 09, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, discussed a Pittsburgh father's decision to go to court to prevent his son from playing high school football.
January 25, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, appeared on Fox 29 to discuss the Larry Nassar sentencing and the lawsuit against Questlove.
January 12, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, discussed Tax Reforms effects on Alimony on Dr. Drew's Radio show.
January 11, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia on the local Fox affiliate to discuss Allison LaBarbera, a pregnant ultrasound technician from Long Island who refused to get a flu shot and was subsequently fired from her job at NYU Winthrop Hospital.
November 30, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against Matt Lauer and others.
November 17, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 News discussing the recent sexual assault and harassment allegations being made against movie stars and politicians.
September 20, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Fox 29 News discussing the A&E series on Scott Peterson “The Murder of Laci Peterson” and whether or not he will get a new trial.
September 05, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on Happening Now on Fox News to discuss President Trump ending DACA.
August 11, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Group, sat down with the Good Day Philadelphia morning news team to give her legal opinion on the Taylor Swift trial.
August 02, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Practice, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the case of Mallory Grossman.
July 24, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the Usher lawsuit.
June 13, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appears on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 to discuss what you should do if someone uses a picture of you without your permission.
June 08, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Dr. Drew Pinsky’s radio show to discuss a bill pending in the New York Assembly and the Kaplan case in Pennsylvania.
June 02, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, answered five questions for Attorney at Work about her practice and how she built her business.
May 16, 2017
Jennifer Brandt appeared on LawNewz.com to discuss the New Jersery Case of DJ Creato charged with the murder of his 3-year-old son, Brendan, in Haddon Township.
May 09, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses the Richard Simmons lawsuit on Fox29.
May 04, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law group, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the failure of the Fyre Festival and the legal implications.
April 26, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses former Bachelor Chris Soles criminal charges following a vehicular accident where Soles fled the scene.
April 21, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law group, was featured on Fox29 News discussing the former Chili's server filing a lawsuit against the restaurant for non-tip producing work.
March 16, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law practice, will be a guest on Fox 29 News to discuss the Upper Darby mom charged with child endangerment after her 8-year-old set fire to paper towels when he was left home alone in their apartment.
March 07, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the Cozen O'Connor Family Law Group, will be a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the two children who were hospitalized after drinking what was supposed to be apple juice at a restaurant in Lancaster County.
March 06, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, appears on The American Law Journal to discuss Parental Alienation Syndrome.
February 17, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses this issue on Fox29.
December 31, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses Skakel's trial and how he might potentially be sent back to prison on Fox News.
December 22, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses former couples holding divorce parties on Fox29.
December 10, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, was a guest on HLN's Weekend Express to discuss a right-to-live lawsuit filed in Louisiana on behalf of fertilized eggs against Sofia Vergara.
December 07, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses this issue on Dr. Drew Midday Live.
November 29, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses this issue on Fox29.
November 02, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, was featured in the Lawyernomics Modern JD Spotlight.
October 31, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, was named in Philadelphia Business Journal's 2016 Women of Distinction.
September 19, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses how prenups can strengthen your relationship on Avvo Stories.
September 08, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses this case in the New York Post.
July 18, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses Playmate of the year Dani Mathers body shaming a woman at the gym on Good Morning Philadelphia.
May 30, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses Johnny Depp's divorce on Fox29.
May 26, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses the surrogacy case in California on Fox29 News.
May 05, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses the latest developments on Prince on Good Day Philadelphia.
April 28, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the Family Law practice, discusses Prince and his estate on Fox Business Network's Cavuto: Coast to Coast.
April 27, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses Prince not having a will on Good Day Philadelphia.
April 04, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law department, discusses the recent New Jersey legislators’ bill mandating school recess time on Fox Business News.
March 03, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses how children in France can sue their parents for posting online, Madonna's ongoing dispute with her son, and the Erin Andrews case on Fox29 News
February 19, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses the move of the 'affluenza' teen's case to adult court system on Fox News.
January 07, 2016
Jennifer Brandt was on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox29 to discuss the mommy-blogger whose photos of her children were turned into a meme.
December 29, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Family Law Practice, will be on Fox29 news to discuss various family law issues getting headlines.
November 12, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the birth control lawsuit filed in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas last week.
October 24, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Fox 29 Weekend to discuss Paul Ryan and his insistence that he get to spend time with his family if he is named speaker of the house, despite voting against paid family leave.
October 22, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the recent Hollywood trend where actresses such as Kaley Cuoco and Megan Fox are being asked by their estranged husbands to pay spousal support and alimony.
October 19, 2015
Jennifer Brandt discusses “phubbing,” or phone snubbing, and how communication is “one of the biggest causes of divorce and with the advent of cell phones, this issue has worsened.”
August 12, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss actress Kelly Rutherford's ongoing custody battle and a recent New York Supreme Court ruling that ordered her children to return to Monaco.
July 31, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the two brothers in Oklahoma who were hospitalized with severe sunburns after a day care trip to a water park.
July 21, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the hacking scandal affecting the website Ashley Madison, a matchmaking website for cheating spouses
May 27, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss family feuds related to Rosie O'Donnell and Bobby Flay.
May 20, 2015
According to an opinion piece in The New York Times, the “wife bonus” could be included in a pre- or post-nuptial agreement and is usually based on how much money her husband made and how well she does with household duties.
April 14, 2015
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Fox 29 News to discuss the recent police scrutiny of the “free-range parents” in suburban Washington, D.C.
April 02, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield on CNN to Discuss the Aaron Hernandez trial, as well as the Boston bomber trial.
March 27, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Practice Group and editor of the blog ''Family Law Focus,'' was selected by Suburban Life Magazine as one of their 2015 ''Top Family Law Attorneys.'' Suburban Life asked their readers to share their opinions on which attorneys excel in family law, resulting in hundreds of votes that helped compile a definitive list of attorneys to turn to for help and guidance in matters of divorce, adoption and other aspects of family law.
March 11, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the lawsuit of Marvin Gaye's estate against singer Robin Thicke and producer Pharrell Williams in the claim that Thicke's song "Blurred Lines" copied Gaye's music. Gaye's estate was awarded $7.4 million.
March 06, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Fox News to discuss the lawsuit of a man who attempted to sue Applebee's after burning himself while praying over a hot plate of fajitas.
March 03, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Group, was on Fox 29 News to discuss the arrest of a Narberth man who allegedly secretly filmed women in their homes and in the dressing rooms at King of Prussia stores. He is being charged with multiple counts of invasion of privacy, criminal use of a communication device, trespass and other related crimes.
February 04, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member in the firm's family law group, appeared on Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the legal battle over actor Robin Williams' estate.
January 13, 2015
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Group, was on the Fox News Network today to discuss the Connecticut teen who is being forced to undergo chemotherapy. The 17-year-old girl previously refused the treatment for her cancer, was removed from her home, and is now in state custody. The case is scheduled to go before the Connecticut Supreme Court this week.
December 18, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Practice Group and editor of the blog ''Family Law Focus,'' was selected by Suburban Life Magazine as one of their 2014 ''Top Attorneys.'' Jennifer has built an active family law practice, representing parties in divorce, custody, and support/alimony matters throughout both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Her involvement in family law litigation extends to both the trial court and appellate levels. She also negotiates prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements on behalf of clients.
November 23, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the Cozen O'Connor Family Law practice, will appear on Behind the Scenes with an Avvo Attorney.
November 07, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, of the firm's Family Law practice, appeared on Fox 29 News to discuss the story of the Chester County boy beaten to death by his parents. The couple, Jillian Tait, 31, and Gary Lee Fellenbaum, 23, were charged with the murder of Tait’s three-year-old son.
October 25, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice group, was a guest on Fox 29 Weekend to discuss the recent Pennsylvania judicial scandal and tips to protect yourself when sending emails or posting on social media.
October 22, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law practice group, appears in the Jewish Exponent’s October 23 Newsmakers of the Week column. The column highlights Jennifer’s recent selection as one of Main Line Today’s ‘’Power Women.’’
October 02, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Practice and editor of the blog ''Family Law Focus,'' was selected by Main Line Today as one of their 2014 ''Power Women.'' Jennifer has built an active family law practice, representing parties in divorce, custody, and support/alimony matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She also negotiates prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Recognized as a legal expert by the media, Jennifer appears regularly on national and local television and radio. She can be seen on CNN, Fox News Network, MSNBC, Headline News, ABC and NBC, as well as a number of Philadelphia-area news programs.
September 01, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm's family law practice group, was recently a guest on America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the recently leaked celebrity nude pictures by hackers. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence was one of the many targeted.
July 31, 2014
House Republicans came to an agreement on Wednesday authorizing Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) a lawsuit against President Barack Obama.
July 02, 2014
In an article titled “For Richer, For Poorer – Before Exchanging Those Vows, Couples Should Evaluate Their Financial Futures,” Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Department, discusses the importance of discussing financial obligations before marriage to avoid resentment in the future. “The new spouse needs to understand and accept that these obligations can cause a serious financial impact on cash flow and may affect their lifestyle,” says Jennifer.
June 25, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm's Family Law Department, was a guest on Cavuto on the Fox Business Network on June 25, 2014.
June 03, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm's Family Law Department, was a guest on Dan Schorr's radio show, Crime and Justice with Dan Schorr. Jennifer discussed many of the latest stories in the news including Casey Kasem and Oscar Pistorius.
May 21, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Fox 29 news this morning to discuss the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania’s ruling striking down the Pennsylvania statute banning same-sex couples from marrying and barring the recognition of out-of-state marriage of same-sex couples.
May 14, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm's Family Law Department, was a guest on Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom this morning to discuss Casey Kasem's daughter's claims that he has been kidnapped.
April 28, 2014
On Monday, April 28, Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Department, was a guest on “Your World with Neil Cavuto” on the Fox News Network. Jennifer discussed the $2 million lawsuit that was filed against Valerie Harper by her former Broadway producer. The suit alleges that Harper hid her cancer from the producers and playwright of “Looped” until it had spread to her brain and forced her to drop out of the national tour of the production.
April 25, 2014
In an article titled “Branding and storytelling help lawyers find and keep clients,” Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Department, is mentioned regarding her recent panel discussion at the Lawyernomics conference in Las Vegas. Lawyernomics is a premier legal business and marketing conference that offers advice on creating a base of loyal clients that will help bring in additional clients and work. Jennifer’s panel discussion, titled “How to Build your Brand and Grow your Network,” included practicing attorneys who are successfully marketing their firms in different and interesting ways.
April 07, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm's Family Law Department, was a guest on The Willis Report on the Fox Business Network today.
April 04, 2014
Jennifer Brandt was used as a source on a recent article titled "Don't Let Divorce Wreck Your Finances."
March 13, 2014
In an article titled “Can A Prenup or Postnup With An Infidelity Clause Deter A Husband From Cheating?” Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Department, discusses prenuptial and postnuptial agreements with infidelity clauses. “I have had experience with infidelity clauses in prenups and postnups. My advice to clients is generally that they may not be enforceable, but that they can provide a deterrent for a spouse who would otherwise be unfaithful,” explains Jennifer.
March 12, 2014
In an article titled “4 Things to Consider If You’re a Single Expectant Mama,” Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Department, advises on child support for single moms. The terms of child support are largely dictated by the state, but in general, the income of the parties is typically the determining factor in support. Brandt says “child support is awarded to the parent who has primary custody of the child, no matter whether mother or father.”
March 05, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Department, was a guest on Fox 29 News today to discuss yesterday's guilty plea in the Real Housewives of New Jersey case. Teresa and Joe Giudice plead guilty in federal court to several mortgage and bankruptcy fraud charges.
February 12, 2014
In an article titled “Valentine’s Effect Causes 40% to Explore Divorce,” Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Department, discusses how “Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on people to provide proof of their love for one another in one day… Because Valentine’s Day forces us to assess our romantic relationships, many people realize that they are not happy in the situation they are in and there is no possibility of it improving. Thus, they may turn toward divorce to get a fresh start.”
January 03, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Department, was a guest on Shepard Smith Reporting today on Fox News to discuss France’s new proposal to allow consenting couples to divorce without ever seeing a judge.
December 27, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Department, was on Fox News this morning to discuss the Texas man charged with a hate crime for breaking a man’s jaw while playing the “knockout game.”
December 26, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Department, was on the O’Reilly Factor last night on the Fox News Network.
November 20, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law practice, appeared on Happening Now on Fox News to discuss the arraignment of NYPD Detective Wojciech Braszczok, who was indicted as one of the bikers involved in the SUV-motorcyclist confrontation that happened on the West Side Highway in September.
November 12, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Fox 29 news to discuss the case of the New Jersey Powerball winner, Pedro Quezada, v. his ex-girlfriend, Ines Sanchez, who is trying to claim half of his lottery winnings of $338 million.
October 30, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Your World with Neil Cavuto on the Fox News Network. Jennifer discussed the National Library of Medicine’s, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, announcement that they will begin “mining” social media for information on health behavior.
October 07, 2013
In an article titled “Splitsville? How to divide property in divorce,” Jennifer Brandt, of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Practice, offers advice on how to divide property when filing for divorce.
September 17, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, of the firm's Family Law practice, was quoted in Forbes in an article titled, "Divorcing Women: When Can You Withdraw Funds From Joint Accounts?"
September 04, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on Fox 29 news today at 8:15 a.m. to discuss the hearing in Harrisburg regarding same sex marriage.
August 12, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on Your World with Neil Cavuto on Fox News today to discuss the case of the New Zealand flight attendant who was allegedly fired from her job for abusing sick leave.
July 10, 2013
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on “Good Day” on Fox29 today to discuss post-nuptial agreements.
May 23, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, of the firm’s Family Law practice, appeared on “Your Morning” on Fox 29 today to discuss the Schaible case.
May 20, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member in the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on the Fox News program, “Happening Now.”
May 09, 2013
Jennifer has significant experience representing parties in divorce, custody, support/alimony and same-sex dissolution matters throughout both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She assists parties in adoptions and in matters concerning incapacitated persons.
April 11, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Philadelphia office, appeared on Lou Dobbs Tonight on the Fox Business Network to discuss a number of topics.
February 12, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Philadelphia office, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 to discuss the recent shooting that took place at a Wilmington, DE courthouse.
January 17, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Philadelphia office and Family Law Practice, was a guest on Money with Melissa Francis on January 17, 2013 on the Fox Business network.
January 03, 2013
Jennifer Brandt, a member of the firm’s Philadelphia office and Family Law Practice Group, appeared as a guest on the Fox News Network Thursday, January 3. Jennifer was there to discuss the case of the Icelandic girl petitioning the Icelandic government to allow her to keep her birth name, which is not on the list of approved names for Icelandic citizens.
December 07, 2012
In an article titled, "Can the Web Unwed You," Jennifer Brandt of the firm's Family Law Practice Group outlines the dangers of websites which offer online divorce.
September 10, 2012
Jennifer Brandt Published in AllParenting.com
July 20, 2012
Cozen O’Connor Member Discusses Colorado Theater Shooting on Fox News
March 27, 2012
Jennifer Brandt Discusses Christy Brinkley's Divorce on "Today"
March 12, 2012
Cozen O'Connor's Jennifer Brandt Discusses Secretary of State Clinton on the O'Reilly Factor
December 07, 2011
Jennifer Brandt, a member Of Cozen O’Connor’s Philadelphia office, was a guest on the O’Reilly Factor on the Fox News Network
December 02, 2011
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, appears on Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor to discuss student's First Amendment Rights.
June 10, 2011
Cozen O’Connor Member Discusses Current Events on National News Networks
May 23, 2011
Cozen O’Connor Member on Fox News’ Happening Now
September 09, 2010
Jennifer Brandt Discusses Case of 15‐Year‐Old Runaway on HLN
August 24, 2010
Jennifer Brandt Discusses Tiger Woods Divorce Settlement on CNN
August 09, 2010
Jennifer Brandt Talks Social Media, Divorce Proceedings on KYW Newsradio
March 07, 2010
Cozen O’Connor member Jennifer Brant appeared on
November 10, 2009
Cozen O’Connor Family Law Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Appears On TV Guide Network
October 05, 2009
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Presents “Family Law 101” For PBI
October 05, 2009
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses International Family Law for CNN
August 01, 2009
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Michael Jackson Custody Case
June 02, 2009
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Family Law Issues on CNN Headline News
March 27, 2009
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Haleigh Cummings Case On CNN Headline News
February 26, 2009
Cozen O'Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Octuplets for Local and National Audiences
February 04, 2009
Twenty-one attorneys in Cozen O’Connor’s Philadelphia office have been named to the 2008 Pro Bono Roll of Honor of the First Judicial District (FJD) of Pennsylvania.
December 24, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Family Law On Local And National Broadcasts
December 17, 2008
Cozen O'Connor members Jennifer A. Brandt and Thomas G. Wilkinson recently participated in the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's course ''Dealing with Dirty Tricks in Divorce,'' which was presented in Philadelphia, Mechanicsburg and Pittsburgh. Jennifer served as the course planner and moderator and Tom was a panelist in Philadelphia. The course was designed to assist family law practitioners when they are faced with dirty tricks in the areas of finance and reputation, and in divorce proceedings in general.
December 16, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Cyberbullying On CN8
November 18, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Lectures On Divorce For Main Line School Night
November 07, 2008
Cozen O'Connor Member Jennifer Brandt Discusses Family Law Matters on CN8
July 24, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Family Law Matters On Television News Shows
July 10, 2008
Cozen O'Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Family Law Matters on Cable News Shows
June 06, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Discusses Family Law Matters On CN8, TruTV And CN8 Headline News
May 08, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Appears on CNN, Fox News And CN8
March 26, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Appears On Fox News And MSNBC
March 19, 2008
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Appears On The O’Reilly Factor
Publications
October 15, 2018
A new law in California which goes into effect on January 1, 2019 gives Courts the right to determine custody and care of a pet both pending a divorce and as part of a final determination. This is a move in the right direction given that so many couples consider pets part of the family. Despite...
September 20, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, blogged for Lawyernomics by Avvo on "Five Tips for Winning Clients Over at the Initial Consultation."
May 25, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, authored the blog, "3 times responsiveness brought value to my practice" for Lawyernomics by Avvo.
March 23, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, authored a recent blog for Lawyernomics by Avvo, "Building your online presence and reputation is easier than you think."
January 18, 2018
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, authored the blog, "Managing my practice: What I learned and accomplished in 2017," for Lawyernomics by Avvo.
December 12, 2017
The holidays are supposed to be a time of good will and cheer. For those going through a divorce, however, the situation is often not cheerful and may even be grim. With some thoughtful planning and the right outlook, however, the joyful spirit of the holidays can be preserved. Following the tips...
September 26, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, published, "5 tips for falling back into your routine after summer," for Lawyernomics by Avvo.
July 10, 2017
Summertime and the living is easy, that is, except for those involved in a custody dispute. With relaxed schedules, vacations, camp, and changing activities, summertime custody can prove to be more difficult for parties to navigate. Nonetheless, following the do's and don'ts below can have you...
July 05, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law group, gives five tips to achieve better work-life balance this summer in her blog post on Lawyernomics by Avvo.
June 14, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Practice, discusses the ethics of using supports in a law firm in her article for Lawyernomics by Avvo.
May 10, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, describes the importance for attorneys' to define their brand in her piece, Why betting on your Brand is a safe bet, for Lawyernomics by Avvo.
March 14, 2017
As a divorce lawyer, I have met with countless clients who claim they were blindsided by a divorce. While they may have seen signs that something was wrong in the marriage, they chose to ignore them hoping that things would improve. In some instances, they might have even tried marriage counseling...
March 08, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses the importance of marketing and building your brand as a lawyer.
February 10, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses the 3 stages to show clients "love" and appreciation.
January 10, 2017
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses her resolution for personal and professional growth in Avvo's Lawyernomics.
December 22, 2016
Today I was interviewed on television [see clip here] about a new type of divorce party. This is not a situation where a newly single person celebrates their freedom from an unhappy marriage, rather, this new type of divorce party has the divorcing couple celebrating the end of their marriage...
September 21, 2016
Today I was asked to comment on television about the hottest news, the Brangelina divorce. If you haven't heard, another celebrity couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are divorcing after 2 years of marriage and twelve years of living together prior to that. They have six children...
May 25, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses how to manage client communications and maintain your life in Lawyernomics by Avvo.
March 16, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses tips for managing the tax season while going through a divorce on Avvo's Lawyernomics blog.
March 15, 2016
When clients visit my office for an initial consultation about their impending divorce, they invariably ask about the benefits and pitfalls of mediation. Over the last several years, the use of alternate dispute resolution in divorce and other litigation matters has increased in popularity. This...
February 17, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, discusses branding for lawyers on Avvo's Lawyernomics blog.
January 18, 2016
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law practice, discusses tips on reviving your law practice in the new year on Avvo’s Lawyernomics blog.
January 05, 2016
Pop icon Madonna is facing a difficult battle concerning custody of her 15 year-old son, Rocco. While the divorce agreement she entered into with Guy Ritchie about eight years ago, awarded her custody of Rocco, it appears that he now prefers to remain with his Father in London. Recently, he even...
November 29, 2015
Two recent decisions highlight the importance of contracts between parties in cases involving assisted reproduction technology (ART). In Pennsylvania, the Superior Court found that television personality, Sherri Shepherd was indeed the legal mother of a child born in a surrogacy arrangement. For...
October 12, 2015
During the course of divorce it is fairly common for one (if not both) of the parties to become involved in a new relationship. It is natural then for that party to want to spend time with his or her new love while also parenting the children of the marriage. Is it wrong to mix the two? And if...
October 01, 2015
Jennifer Brandt discusses the legal implications of divorced couples introducing a new significant other to their children.
September 16, 2015
Jennifer Brandt offers tips on how to grow a successful law practice.
September 08, 2015
Jennifer Brandt discusses how important it is for the modern family lawyer to develop a marketing-consistent strategy and embrace technology as a powerful promotional tool.
August 27, 2015
Everyone is speculating that the Ashley Madison hack will mean an increase in business for divorce lawyers. This remains to be seen. However, the real question is what happens if your name appears on the list of users? And what if it is not your name but your spouse’s name that is included on...
August 21, 2015
Jennifer Brandt discusses the important questions a prospective client should ask before hiring a divorce lawyer.
August 05, 2015
Jennifer Brandt discusses the difficult task of reaching a divorce settlement and offers guidance on how to make things move more smoothly.
July 23, 2015
Jennifer Brandt discusses the Ashley Madison hacking scandal and explains how before using a website, posting on social media, or sending an email, consider the ramifications, and consider whether the private information you are providing is really secure.
July 05, 2015
With the recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, same-sex couples now have the freedom to marry, and divorce, throughout the Country. There is finally marriage equality.
Certainly, being able to marry is important as not only is it the ultimate demonstration of love and commitment, but it...
May 20, 2015
Does a wife deserve a monetary "bonus" for exemplary skills in housekeeping and child rearing? In some social circles, this is actually occurring. In fact, the trend was explored recently in a New York Times Op Ed piece, "Poor Little Rich Women," and I was asked to comment it today on television...
May 11, 2015
Jennifer Brandt published an article in NEXT 2 Magazine on the topic of divorce, and how they can be an extremely stressful event in one's life, and how finding a knowledgeable counsel is essential to get through the process.
April 07, 2015
This morning, I appeared on Fox29 in Philadelphia where I discussed and commented on a recent case out of Brooklyn, New York. In this matter, a divorcing party was granted permission to serve initial process by way of Facebook. In New York, like many jurisdictions, an initial divorce summons or...
April 02, 2015
With spring break upon us and summer just around the corner, many families are looking forward to annual family vacations. A lot of effort and money goes into vacation planning. And for divorcing or divorced parents, the possibility of a former spouse interfering with a planned vacation becomes yet another logistic to consider. Here are five tips for pleasant vacation planning.
March 04, 2015
Figuring out taxes when going through a divorce is challenging for most. The attached post (click here) that I wrote for Avvo's Naked Law Blog gives some important tips to make tax time easier....
March 01, 2015
Jennifer Brandt and Megan Feehan, both residents of the firm's family law practice and Philadelphia office, published an article in the American Journal of Family Law on social media influences and how that effects the practice of family law.
February 24, 2015
Communicating before marriage about the issues that are most important to each partner is the essence of intimacy. You can even up the romance with creative clauses like a requirement of weekly flowers or an agreement that gifts between husband and wife will forever belong to the recipient. All it takes is some imagination and consideration to bring romance and levity to your prenup.
February 20, 2015
Next month, I will be the keynote speaker at the American Board of Vocational Experts' (ABVE) annual conference in San Antonio, Texas. One of the topics I will be discussing is how to choose an expert. In family law cases, experts are frequently used. They become part of the team in preparing the...
January 22, 2015
It is a well-known fact among divorce lawyers that January is the most popular month for people to initiate divorce. Perhaps that can be attributed to its promise of a new beginning; perhaps spending extra time over the holidays with spouses and extended family members was the final straw. No matter the cause, for those contemplating divorce in the start of the New Year, here are some key resolutions.
January 19, 2015
Many clients think that once they hire a divorce attorney, they are setting themselves up for protracted litigation. In fact, most attorneys are skilled at negotiation and work hard to help clients settle their cases without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. This is not a sign of weakness but...
January 08, 2015
Settling a divorce case is no easy task. It requires parties who are at odds with each other to come together for their mutual benefit. These parties must set aside their emotions and look at their economic situation in a detached, business-like manner. The attorneys advising these parties play a monumental role in convincing them to set aside their devastation, anger, and, perhaps, regret and focus on resolution. Both parties must have this same mindset to reach consensus. Timing is also key.
December 22, 2014
Last April, I was honored to be asked by Avvo (the most popular legal question and answer forum and directory) to speak at their annual Lawyernomics conference in Las Vegas about building a brand and growing a network. While at the conference, I also filmed a video discussing my own practice. See...
December 16, 2014
The holidays are here. It is a time for joy and gratitude, a time for sharing and spending time with family. But for couples contemplating or going through a divorce, the holidays can be downright depressing. Instead of love and caring, there is animosity. Instead of togetherness, there is loneliness. Many couples who are parting would prefer to hibernate over the holidays and resurface sometime in January. Nonetheless, there are ways to manage the holidays even if you are separating or divorcing, and there is even the chance that you will find some enjoyment. The tips below will help.
December 01, 2014
In a recent post on Avvo's Naked Law Blog (click here to view), I discussed the effect of divorce on children and offered some tips on how to deal with custody in light of a separation and/or divorce. Issues regarding custody become magnified during holiday time. After all, children bring magic to...
November 26, 2014
Adopting a child is a monumental decision. And if that child is a brother or sister, this situation is further complicated. The relationship changes from sibling to parent and takes on all the responsibilities that accompany that new role.
November 10, 2014
During a recent custody trial, I was privy to an interview between the judge and a child who was the subject of the matter. Although the judge tried to make the interview as painless as possible, asking the child mundane questions about school and activities like a well-meaning relative or adult friend, no one in the room, the child included, could evade the tension and heaviness in the air.
October 21, 2014
These days social media is ubiquitous. Everyone, young and old, enjoys some form of social media -- from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram-- we are all spending significant time posting our life happenings, likes and dislikes, comments and thoughts. But when there is a divorce, all these...
July 08, 2014
In an article published in The Legal Intelligencer, Jennifer Brandt and Megan Feehan, attorneys in Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Department, discuss a recent case involving actor Jason Patric and his former girlfriend Danielle Schreiber. Patric, a sperm donor, is now looking to have custody rights to the child he helped conceive four years ago. The California courts are grappling with competing statutes in searching for a resolution. The broader issue, however, is how technology is changing the definition of a family in our modern world and how our law is trying to adapt to these changes.
July 03, 2014
In an article published in Zillow Blog, Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law Department, discusses dividing the marital home in a divorce, one of the most difficult aspects of property distribution. The house is often the most valuable asset owned by the parties, and it is the one that often has the most sentimental meaning as well. Couples spend a lot of time and effort choosing a home and filling it with memories, and frequently neither side wants to move from the home even while a divorce is pending.
May 20, 2014
We all heard the news about George Clooney’s engagement. After holding out for so long, he is now finally getting married. However, he has a lot to lose in the event of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement is a must. See Jen Brandt's recent article on Yourtango.com discussing a proposed prenup for George.
May 05, 2014
Jennifer Brandt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Department, discusses the importance of business development for an attorney and offers five tips to ensure marketing success. Jennifer’s tips include “find something you love to do, think creatively, build on your marketing feats, delegate but don’t give it away, and make marketing part of your daily routine.”
December 05, 2013
As soon as the calendar turns to December we’re bombarded with all things holiday. From advertisements, to recipes, to school events and water cooler chatter, we just cannot escape the frenzy of this supposedly joyous time of year. However, for those going through a divorce, the holiday season may be more depressing than delightful. Family traditions are altered, children are struggling, and finances are often tight.
October 16, 2013
Child custody cases are difficult for everyone involved. While it is always best if parents can mutually agree on a workable schedule for their family, a family court judge may decide where children will live if the parents cannot agree on primary custody and visitation.
June 08, 2013
Ready to file for divorce? Once you’ve made the difficult decision to go through with it, it’s time to figure out what’s next. Avoid a long, emotional ordeal by knowing what lies ahead and by taking action.
May 30, 2013
In an article titled, "Should You Say 'I Do' to a Prenup?" Jennifer Brandt (Philadelphia) of the firm's Family Law Practice Group discusses prenuptial agreements, what they are designed to do, and what they are incapable of doing.
September 10, 2012
5 Social Media Tips That Can Save Your Marriage - AllParenting.com - According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one third of all divorce filings in 2011 contained the word "Facebook," up from 20 percent just three years ago. Sadly, this plays out in my practice almost daily.
To read the rest of the article, click here.
July 12, 2011
The 20-Year Ditch: The Realities of Mid-Life Divorce - The Legal Intelligencer - Their names are familiar: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver; Al and Tipper Gore; Frank and Jamie
McCourt. Besides fame, fortune and power, what do these couples have in common? They all chose to
separate and divorce after more than 20 years of marriage.
November 07, 2007
Specifically, in this issue, we examine two topics currently at the forefront of the sports and entertainment industries. First, we explore the ongoing strike between the Writers Guild and the Association of Motion Picture and Televisions Producers. Next, we outline the various immigration issues and options for foreign athletes who seek employment in the United States.