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. […]
Five Strategies to Safeguard Assets in a New York Divorce
Divorce in New York doesn’t just involve personal and emotional decisions—it also involves financial choices with consequences that could affect you for years to come. Below are five strategies you can use during the divorce process to protect your assets and stay in control of your financial future. Inventory and Secure Financial Records Start by […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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
Psychology Today: Co-Parenting With a Narcissist
Psychology Today: Co-Parenting With a Narcissist In Lisa’s latest “Legal Matters” blog for Psychology Today, she provides tips on how to manage when you are co-parenting with a narcissist. Read it here–> www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/legal-matters/202505/7-essential-tips-for-co-parenting-with-a-narcissist
Navigating the 2025 Federal Tax Landscape: Key Insights for Families and High-Net-Worth Individuals
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive legal and financial guidance, we are pleased to share the 2025 Federal Tax Rate Guide created by Brisbane Consulting Group, LLC and Paul Herlan. This resource outlines updates that may affect our client’s personal and business financial planning—especially for those navigating complex family law matters with financial […]
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. […]
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 […]