How Is Marital Property Divided in High-Net-Worth Divorces?
High-net-worth divorces often involve more property, more money, and more issues to sort out than a typical divorce case. For example, these cases might include business interests, real estate, investments, deferred compensation, restricted stock units (RSUs) and retirement accounts. New York uses a process called equitable distribution to divide marital property in all divorce cases. […]
What Happens If Your Spouse Dies Mid-Divorce?
Lisa joined Stacy Francis and Amy Holzman for “Financially Ever After: Widowhood” to talk about what happens when divorce and death intersect, and how to protect your future with smart, practical planning. They discussed: *What happens to divorce proceedings, wills, and inheritance if a spouse dies mid-divorce *The legal difference between being separated vs. legally […]
What Business Owners Can Expect If An Employee Is Divorcing
Are you a small business owner going through a divorce? In her latest article for Forbes Council, Lisa discusses what to do if you are a small business owner and one of your employees is going through a divorce, with specific suggestions on how to handle subpoenas and potential litigation. www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/06/04/what-business-owners-can-expect-if-an-employee-is-divorcing
Podcast: How to Separate Your Finances During Divorce
Are you going through a divorce and unsure where to start when it comes to separating your finances? Lisa Zeiderman, Esq., CDFA, CFL, a Certified Financial Litigator with Miller Zeiderman LLP, breaks down the key financial steps you need to take before, during, and after your divorce. In this episode, she also explains the differences between a […]
How Do People Going Through a Divorce Hide or Conceal Assets and Income?
One of the biggest fears you might have during a divorce is the potential for your spouse to hide assets or income, which may reduce the amount of money you receive from property division or alimony. As such, it pays to know some common ways divorcing spouses hide assets, some red flags to watch out […]
What If I Used My Inherited Assets to Buy a House and Put It into Joint Names?
Did you use your own inheritance to help you buy a house? If so, and you’re currently going through a divorce, you’re probably concerned about how that could affect your right to the property, especially if you put your spouse’s name on the title. Understanding Inheritances Married spouses may each receive inheritances from their […]
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 […]
The Balancing Act Between Saving for Retirement and Paying for College Just Got Easier
Balancing saving for retirement and paying for college is tough. Saving for later gives you security. But, paying off student loans now can reduce stress and give you more freedom with your money.
Wall Street Journal Features Interview with Lisa Zeiderman in “The Lessons I’ve Learned From My Friends’ Expensive Divorces”
Lisa was included in a terrific article authored by Julia Carpenter in The Wall Street Journal on young (expensive) divorces. Lisa was asked to comment on a number of topics from prenups to keeping a career and more!