Who is Eligible to Receive the Monthly Child Tax Credit That Begins in July?
Are you eligible for expanded child tax credit payments? Payments for many families begin in July as part of the American Rescue Plan. There are income and age of child restrictions, and if you are divorced, there are also important points you should understand regarding which parent will receive the check per your child custody […]
Looking for Hidden Assets
Ever wonder how you are going to find your soon-to-be-ex-spouse’s hidden assets? In this video interview I discuss what you and your attorney should do to uncover those hidden assets! Many thanks to Malinee Churanakoses and the wonderful Chapter2Club — the Smart Women’s Guide for Breakups and Everything After — for including me in their […]
5 Tips to Get Through a Divorce with a Narcissist
Breaking free of a marriage with a narcissist is complex. Preparation is key. Divorcing a narcissistic spouse is typically high-conflict and overwhelming so it’s important to mentally and legally prepare. Ending the marriage requires organization, strength, and a team of dependable, supportive individuals. Strategies including enlisting a strong attorney and therapist, keeping rigorous records, […]
Simplified Power of Attorney Form Now Available
Isn’t it great when lawyers and legislators do something that makes it easier for non-experts to navigate the legal system to help their families? A “power of attorney” is one of the most widely used legal documents. It allows people who fear they will no longer be able to manage their own financial affairs to […]
Summer, Screen time, Kids and Divorce
Summer is here, and while we would like for our kids to be reading, outside exercising and developing healthy friendships, we know that without school and related activities to keep them busy all day, many will turn to their screens for entertainment. In my family and matrimonial law practice, I have seen how arguments around the […]
Is Your Spouse a Financial Bully? Subtle Signs of Abuse to Watch for
Lisa Zeiderman was included in this recent Kiplinger article by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ about identifying financial abuse. Lisa explains that financial abuse is not limited to the non-working spouse: “Sophisticated executives (usually women) are often pressured to hand over their earnings to their spouse in return for an allowance that is doled out […]
No One Ever Really Knows What Goes On Behind Closed Doors In Custody
Lisa Zeiderman and Stacy Francis were featured guests on the Ask Beatty podcast to discuss “grey divorce.” The divorce rate for people over 50 who have been married more than once is 2.5 times higher than those who have been coupled with the same person throughout their life. Why is this happening? Lisa talks about […]
Zoom Divorce
Lisa Zeiderman was the featured guest on the popular exEXPERTS podcast. Lisa speaks with Jessica and T.H. about COVID-19 and how Zoom divorce could actually have benefits.