Bari Zell Weinberger Esq.

Bari Zell Weinberger is a nationally recognized New Jersey divorce and family law attorney whose practice is devoted exclusively to matrimonial and family matters. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC, she represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law, including child custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, asset and property division, and complex financial disputes. Her approach is practical and client-focused, helping individuals make informed decisions that protect their children, financial security, and long-term well-being. Bari is designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, a distinction held by fewer than 0.5% of attorneys in the state. This certification reflects her depth of experience, legal knowledge, and demonstrated skill in handling complex family law matters. For clients, it provides the assurance that their case is being handled by an attorney whose expertise has been rigorously vetted at the highest level. In addition to litigation, Bari is a court-approved Family Law Mediator and is trained in collaborative divorce. This allows her to offer alternative dispute resolution options when appropriate and to tailor her strategy to each client’s goals, whether that means strong courtroom advocacy or a more private, solution-focused approach designed to reduce conflict, cost, and emotional strain. As a widely respected thought leader in family law, Bari is frequently called upon by the media to provide insight on divorce and family law issues. Her commentary has appeared in national and regional consumer outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CBS, ABC, and the New Jersey Law Journal. She is also the author of a comprehensive series of consumer-focused books and guides on divorce and family law topics, helping individuals better understand their rights, options, and the legal process. In addition, she has served as an editor and associate author of New Jersey Family Law Practice, a multi-volume legal treatise relied upon by judges and attorneys throughout the state. Bari’s professional excellence has earned consistent recognition from both peers and clients, including an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers honors, inclusion on the Best Lawyers in New Jersey and Best Lawyers in the United States lists, and multiple Client Satisfaction Awards. She has also been recognized as a Top Woman in the Law by the New Jersey Law Journal and as a Top 50 Woman in Business by NJBIZ. Before founding her firm, Bari clerked for judges in the New Jersey Family Part, gaining valuable insight into how family law cases are evaluated and decided from the bench – experience that continues to benefit her clients today. Clients who work with Bari value her combination of legal precision, strategic thinking, and genuine empathy. She is known for being direct, prepared, and deeply invested in helping clients move forward with clarity, stability, and peace of mind. Recently Published Works/ Articles: New Jersey’s 2026 Custody Amendments: Safety First and New Limits on Alienation Claims, New Jersey Law Journal, March 2026 Detecting Digital Financial Abuse in New Jersey Divorce: Red Flags, Discovery, and Protective Relief, New Jersey Law Journal, February 2026 Hacking the Marital Estate: How Cybercrime is Emerging in High-Net-Worth Divorce, New Jersey Law Journal, November 2025 The Rolex Divorce: When Luxury Timepieces Become a Ticking Time Bomb in Property Division, New Jersey Law Journal, October 2025 Relocation Disputes in the Digital Age: How Remote Work and Virtual Parenting Are Redefining Custody Decisions, New Jersey Law Journal, October 2025 Spousal Drugging and Chemical Control: Domestic Violence, Marital Tort, or Both, New Jersey Law Journal, September 2025 Cybersecurity in Divorce: Protecting Against Spying and AI “Deepfake” Retribution, New Jersey Law Journal, September 2025 High Stakes, High Conflict: Using ADR to Resolve Complex Divorces, New Jersey Law Journal, August 2025 Wills, Prenups and Divorce: Unpacking Spousal Estate Claims After Death, New Jersey Law Journal, March 2024 A Child Custody Framework for Avoiding Court Delays and Moving Families Forward, New Jersey Law Journal, January 2024 Spousal Spying, Hidden Assets and Digital Errors: Cyber Warnings in Family Law Cases, New Jersey Law Journal (Cyber Security Supplement), November 2023 Quick Divorce? How Mediation Could Help Solve the NJ Court Crisis, New Jersey Law Journal, October 2023 Documenting Parental Alienating Behaviors and Custody Interference, New Jersey Law Journal, March 2023 Don’t Take My Kids: Red Flags and Responsibilities in Child Custody Cases, New Jersey Law Journal, December 2022 Author, Family Law Jersey Style Consumer Legal Guides: A Guide To Alternative Dispute Resolution For Divorce in New Jersey A Guide to Alimony in New Jersey (2nd Edition) A Guide To Child Custody In New Jersey (2nd Edition) A Guide To Child Support In New Jersey 2nd Edition A Guide to Contested Divorce in New Jersey A Guide For Domestic Violence Victims In New Jersey (2nd Edition) A Guide To Father's Rights In New Jersey A Guide To Military Divorce In New Jersey A Guide to Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Reconciliation & Cohabitation Agreements In New Jersey in New Jersey A Guide To Property Division In Divorce In New Jersey (Family Law New Jersey Style) Media Commentator: National and New Jersey Local News Reports Getting divorced? Chances are you'll marry again — CBS News, October 2025 Five Common Financial Mistakes People Make When Getting Divorced — Wall Street Journal, June 2025 Who gets to keep the engagement ring when a couple splits? — NJ 101.5 FM, May 2024 Civil trials, divorce court cases paused in Passaic County, — NJ Spotlight News, August 2023 Two years post-lockdown, what is the state of divorce in NJ? — NJ101.5, May 2022 Divorced parents are divided on COVID vaccines for kids. What are their options? — Miami Herald, January 2022 Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Bari Zell Weinberger Esq. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2026 Martindale Hubbell - Client Champion Platinum, 2020 - 2025 The Best Lawyers in America, 2019 - 2025 New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families, 2017 - 2024 NJ Biz Best 50 Women in Business, 2013 New Jersey Leading Women Entrepreneurs, 2013 Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation: Woman Business Owner of the Year Finalist, 2013 AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell, 2010 - 2012 Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2010-2012, 2014, 2020 Ten Leaders under age 45 in Matrimonial and Divorce Law, 2009 - 2013 Martindale Hubbell - Client Champion Gold, 1999 AVVO Rating 10/10 Superb Martindale Hubbell - "AV Preeminent®"* Rating American Institute of Family Law (10 Best Client Satisfaction; Top10 Under 40) Other Sources of Feedback About Bari Zell Weinberger Esq. 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• Managing Partner

• Hon. Roger W. Daley, J.S.C., Middlesex County Superior Court, Family Part, Judicial Law Clerk, 1997 - 1998
• Hon. Vieri Volterra, Suffolk County Superior Court, Civil Division, Boston, Massachusetts, Judicial Law Clerk Intern, 1996
• Department of Justice, Boston, Massachusetts, Law Clerk, 1996
• Carroll Associates - Counsel for the Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, Entertainment Law Clerk, 1996

• Domestic Violence Educational Workshop, 2013
• Motions that Matter: Powerful Family Law Motion Practice, 2013
• Motions that Matter II: Powerful Family Law Motion Practice, 2013
• Seminar on Divorce Process, Mediation and Family Law Related Issues, Kinnelon, NJ, 2008
• Lecture Presented in Game Show Theme on Various Family Law Issues, June, 2005
• Seminar on Divorce and Family Law Related Issues, Randolph, NJ, November, 2004
• Lecture on Amended Court Rules and Revised Case Information Statement, October, 2004
• Seminar on Surviving the Divorce Process, Short Hills Hilton, September, 2003
• Family Law Practical Skills Series, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, September, 2003

• Expert Panelist, Morris County Family Court in the Early Settlement Program
• Expert Panelist, Passaic County Family Court in the Early Settlement Program
• Participant, Passaic County Kids Count Program
• Legal Clinic, Morris County College
• Women's Center, County College of Morris - Randolph and Morristown
• Volunteer Family Law Consultant, Legal Clinic, Morris County
• Volunteer Family Law Consultant, County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey and Morristown, New Jersey

• New Jersey, 1999
• U.S. District Court, 1999
• Specialties and Certifications
• Matrimonial Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
• Court Appointed and Certified Family Law Mediator
• Qualified and Trained Collaborative Law Attorney

• Morris County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
• Family Law Executive Committee, 2005
• American Association for Justice, 2002 - 2007
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section
• New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• American Inns of Court, 1999 - Present
• Family Law Inn (Master/Board Member)
• Bergen County Bar Association, 2000 - 2002
• Middlesex County Bar Association, 1998 - 2000