Divorce After 50: Alimony, Assets, & Rebuilding Your Life

Lisa was recently interviewed on the D-Shift Podcast with Mardi Winder-Adams! In this episode, they discussed the intricacies of gray divorce and the unique financial challenges women over 50 face as well as the changing nature of #alimony, strategies for rebuilding financial independence, and the complexities of dividing #retirement assets, the marital home, and other […]

Annual Gala Announcement

As many of you know, I am a proud member of the Family Legal Care Board of Directors. Our #gala is coming up in June!   Please join me in supporting our Annual Gala, to be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan.    Consider a donation or even joining us […]

What Happens to Joint Investments in Divorce in New York?

Many married couples in New York have joint investments to build wealth and prepare for retirement. Although couples get married with the expectation of spending the rest of their lives together, many couples unfortunately divorce, forcing them to figure out how to divide their joint investments. How do New York’s divorce laws affect the disposition […]

Join Savvy Ladies for an Exclusive Financial Empowerment Event

🥂 Join Savvy Ladies for an Exclusive Financial Empowerment Event. An evening of networking, empowerment, and giving back at @therealreal Soho NYC!   🗓️ April 30th, 7-9 PM 📍 The RealReal Soho, 80 Wooster Street     Get your tickets at: https://www.savvyladies.org/product/leading-voices-women-wealth-in-focus-april-30/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=355213552&utm_content=355213552&utm_source=hs_automation

Changing Interest Rates and Divorce: How This Affects Keeping or Selling the Marital Home

 When a couple divorces, they must divide their marital estate, which may include the home they shared as a couple or family. Sometimes, divorcing couples choose to sell the marital home as each spouse downsizes their living space. However, due to current interest rates, many divorcing couples face significant complications in selling marital homes.   […]

New Proposal in New York Would Allow Paid Sick Leave for Taking Care of Pets

New York City Councilman Shaun Abreu has introduced a bill that aims to allow employees to use their paid leave to care for sick pets. Under the current regulations, employees can take leave for their personal health issues or to care for sick family members. The new proposal seeks to extend these provisions to include […]