Relocation During COVID-19
Did you relocate with your child during COVID-19? Here’s what you need to know about residing outside New York State for over six months during the pandemic.
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 […]
Miller Zeiderman LLP Recognized Among Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction
Miller, Zeiderman & Wiederkehr LLP is pleased to announce that it has been recognized, for the third consecutive year, by The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) on its annual list of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. AIOFLA is an impartial third-party attorney rating organization which recognizes exceptional performance and […]
What do I do if my co-parent and I do not agree on vaccinating our kids?
The FDA has approved, for emergency use, the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-15, which means parents will be making decisions about vaccinating their children in this age group. Families began these conversations around their 16-year-old plus children, and now, the pool of those eligible has gotten considerably larger. Whether or not to vaccinate – […]
5 Tips to Navigate Kids’ Device Use After Divorce
Setting clear, consistent boundaries for screentime reduces anxiety for all. Parent/child relationships are sometimes irreparably damaged over co-parent disagreements around video games and cell phone usage. Divorcing parents often disagree about routine issues. Some of the most significant disagreements revolve around the use of electronic devices. Some parents use how they manage screentime and devices […]
Co-Parenting and the Covid Vaccine
Lisa Zeiderman was the featured guest on Jennifer Hurvitz’s Doing Relationships Right podcast to speak about co-parenting, the COVID-19 vaccine, and what to do if one co-parent does not want your child to get vaccinated. Lisa provides guidance for how to talk to your ex-partner about vaccination. She discusses navigating social media, homeschooling, and if […]
Divorcing the Narcissist
Financially Ever After Lisa Zeiderman was the featured guest on Stacy Francis’ popular podcast to discuss narcissists and divorce. Narcissists will use mediation as a form of control in the divorce process. But Lisa gives tips on how to divorce a narcissist. Listen to the podcast on Megaphone
Calling the Child’s Therapist as a Witness in a Custody Case
To promote a client’s interest, the attorney must ensure that every step in crafting the case, as well as the ultimate trial itself, is designed to prove to the trial court that the client/parent can best promote the child’s interests, which is the court’s paramount concern.