Navigating Divorce in New Jersey: Custody, Finances & High-Conflict Cases with Danielle Konzelmann, Esq.

In this episode of Dishing on Divorce, Mandy and Deanna are joined by Danielle Konzelmann, Esq., a New Jersey family law attorney and mediator, and a Vesta-vetted professional in the New York / New Jersey Hub. With more than 20 years in family law, Danielle brings a calm, child-centered approach to high-conflict divorces, complex custody matters, and significant-asset cases—while firmly believing that divorce does not have to be nasty.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Divorce process options in New Jersey, including mediation, collaborative divorce, and divorce from bed and board

• Key differences between New Jersey and Massachusetts divorce laws

• What truly drives high-conflict cases (financial control, restraining orders, complex assets, custody distrust)

• Child support considerations in 50/50 parenting schedules

• Why divorce is a marathon—not a sprint—and how perspective, pacing, and grace can lower conflict

Danielle also shares how her own childhood experience of divorce shaped her work and why keeping children at the center of the process can change outcomes for families long after the legal case ends.

A powerful reminder from this episode:
How you divorce matters—because the story doesn’t end when the paperwork is signed.

 

Connect with Danielle: danielle@konzlaw.com

Website:  https://www.konzlaw.com/