Valentine’s Day Proposals: What You Need to Know About the Ring, Prenuptials, and Love’s Legal Side
Valentine’s Day is one of the top days for people to propose to their boyfriend or girlfriend. If you’ve begun planning a Valentine’s Day proposal, be sure to take some time to familiarize yourself with the legal implications of proposing to and marrying your partner. The Legal Status of Engagement Rings You may […]
HelloPrenup Podcast Hosts Lisa Zeiderman
Lisa joined her friend and fellow Savvy Ladies Board Member, Julia Rodgers, for this meaty in-person, in-studio interview. They discussed the ins and outs of marriage and prenups in New York — and everywhere! Some of the topics they touched on include: separate property, life insurance, alimony, inheritance, second marriages, and so much more. Watch […]
Lisa Zeiderman to Host Virtual Panel Series: Sustaining Your Financial Independence — Marriage, Divorce, and You
Lisa Zeiderman will host a four-part virtual panel series as board chair of Savvy Ladies. The annual series will feature experts in law, finance, forensics and trusts and estates to serve to energize and educate participants to be financially savvy. For more information and to RSVP: https://www.savvyladies.org/get-savvy-panel-series-sustaining-your-financial-independence/
How Changes In Interest Rates Can Affect Divorcing Couples
The discussion around inflation and interest rates is not going away. While the Federal Reserve is expected to further cut interest rates over the next year, as relevant economic data comes in regularly, no one knows for sure what will happen. As a family law attorney who works closely with financial advisors to create […]
You Are the Female Breadwinner: What You Need to Know In Divorce
In recent years, I’ve seen an increase in cases involving women earning the lion’s share of the family income, and then having to pay spousal support to their spouse. It has been reported that more than 53% of married-couple families had earnings from both the wife and the husband. Not only that, but women are […]
Aja Evans Joins The Power of the Ask Podcast
Lisa interviewed financial therapist Aja Evans on the latest episode of The Power of the Ask podcast. They, along with co-host Precious Williams, discussed how money avoidance disproportionately affects women. With the gender pay gap and longer life expectancy, Ms. Evans said we need to be actively engaged with our finances to ensure a secure […]
Navigating Your Financial Expectations, Setting goals, Boundaries – Mine, Yours and Ours
January 21, 2025, 6pm – 7pm ET Join the Savvy Ladies free panel discussion with our savvy experts and start talking about your views on money. Understand what happens with the premarital property. Will it remain separate or be joint? What about student debt, credit card debt – will premarital debts remain separate debts in […]
Lisa Zeiderman Tells Her Story on The Power of the Ask Podcast
Lisa was interviewed about her fascinating journey to becoming a matrimonial attorney by her co-host, Precious Williams, on a recent The Power of the Ask podcast. Spoiler alert: She started out as an executive in the fashion business! Watch and listen, here: https://loom.ly/hBmV98c
The Divorce Agreement: What Needs To Be Included In This Important Contract
You and your spouse are about to sign one of the most important contracts of your life. You are getting divorced or legally separating. Hopefully, you have both consulted with attorneys who will carefully draft and review your agreement. But it never hurts to be safe and make sure that everything is included that […]
Making Holiday Co-Parenting Work: 5 practical tips for supporting your children and reducing stress
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, can be particularly challenging for separated or divorced families, especially when coordinating shared custody. But as a divorce and family law attorney, I’ve seen many families successfully navigate these complex situations by focusing on proactive planning, open communication, and prioritizing their children’s needs. Here are a […]