Vikki S. Ziegler-Payne
Top rated Family Law attorney in Livingston, New Jersey
Ziegler Law Group LLC
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1999
Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2012 No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Please visit the Super Lawyers Selection Process for a detailed description of the Super Lawyers selection methodology.
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Ziegler Law Group LLC
651 Old West Mount Pleasant AveSuite 150
Livingston, NJ 07039 Visit website
The founding partner of the Ziegler Law Group LLC in Livingston, New Jersey, Vikki S. Ziegler-Payne has garnered national recognition and acclaim for her judicious legal advocacy and staunch representation of her clients across a wide range of family law matters. With over 25 years of experience, she is well-equipped to take on cases pertaining to the following:
- Divorce
- Child custody and support
- Alimony
- Pre- and postnuptial agreements
- Parental alienation
- Relocation
- Parenting time
- Appeals
- Mediation and arbitration
Ms. Ziegler-Payne completed her undergraduate studies in 1994, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government from the University of Rhode Island. She went on to attend the Quinnipiac University School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 1998, as well as her license to practice law in New Jersey the very next year. She is also licensed to practice law in New York and the District of Columbia.
With a national presence, Ms. Ziegler-Payne has spent considerable time on national media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fox News and Us Weekly, providing the general public with keen insights into timely marital-related topics. For her many contributions, she has been included in the Top 40 Under 40 list by the New Jersey Law Journal and was the recipient of the Gracie Award by the Alliance for Women in Media.
Ms. Ziegler-Payne is a member of the Essex County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Passaic County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1999, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://zieglerlawgroupllc.com/attorneys/vikki-ziegler/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Essex County Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Bar Association, Member
- Passaic County Bar Association, Member
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar Association, Member
- Northern New Jersey and Family Law Inns of Court Bar Association, Member
- New York
- New York Bar Association, Member
Pro bono / Community Service
- Make a Wish Foundation
- Chai Life Line
- Partners for Women and Justice
- Catherine’s Closet
- Toys for Tots
- A Brand New Day
Educational Background
- University of Rhode Island, B.A., Political Science, Sociology and Spanish
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Contributing Author for the following: People Magazine, Ok!, US Weekly, Life and Styles, The Huffington Post, Hollywood Life
- Adjunct Professor, Fordham Law School. Teaches “The Art of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Same Sex Marriage”
- Teacher, Marino Legal Group. Educates new attorneys on family law basics for CLE credit
- Speaker, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New Jersey Chapter). Spoke about how to cope with the pressures of working for a judge at a boot camp seminar
- Speaker, Institute of American and Talmudic Law. Spoke about First Amendment rights at continuing legal education seminar
- Speaker, various accounting firms (including Merrill Lynch). Spoke about divorce related money matters
- Speaker, CPA convention. Spoke about litigation tactics when facing forensic accountants in the context of trial
- Speaker, two-day family law practice seminar for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education with the Honorable Michael K. Diamond
- Speaker, State Bar Convention. Spoke about social media, 2011
- Speaker, American Bar Association. Spoke about social media and divorce
- Keynote, Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit, 2015
- Author, “The Pre-Marital Planner: A Complete Legal Guide to a Perfect Marriage”
- Co-author, NY Divorce Magazine, “How Can I Keep My Legal Fees Down During My Divorce?”
- Co-author, New Jersey Law Journal, “Know Your Limits”
- Writer, foreword for “Mediation vs. Litigation” by Richard Kent (December 2011)
- Author, one chapter in “Seven Pearls of Financial Wisdom” by Carol Pepper and Camilla Webster (March 2012)
- Fordham Law School, Adjunct Professor, Legal Education Instructor
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Starring role on Bravo TV’s hit series, “Untying the Knot”
- Quoted by Major News Publications, such as: The New York Times, The National Enquirer, The Washington Times, Mom logic, E! News, Yahoo!, New York Post, New York Daily News
- Featured in Major News Publications, such as: “The New York Times,” “US Weekly, Marital Expert,” “Fox News, Marital Expert,” and “Hollywood Life, Marital Expert”
- Moot court judge for Rutgers University Law School
Honors
- New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2010 – 2012
- Family Law Inn of Court
- Northern New Jersey Inn of Court
- Star Ledger “Active Advocate” feature
- Image Magazine “Local Spotlight” feature
- New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2015 – 2022
Office location for Vikki S. Ziegler-Payne
651 Old West Mount Pleasant Ave
Suite 150
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973-524-6488
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2012
