Mastering Your Financial Life with Judy Heft and Lisa Zeiderman
As the summer comes to a close, many are taking stock of their personal situation – emotional and financial. Judy Heft recently hosted me on her popular video podcast, “Mastering Your Financial Life” to talk about the important financial issues you should consider when thinking about divorce. It’s worth a watch and listen if your financial future […]
College Tuition vs Retirement Savings: What Should Take Priority?
College Tuition vs Retirement Savings: What Should Take Priority? This is a question that comes up frequently in my practice: should you prioritize paying for your child’s educational expenses or accelerating your retirement savings as you near the twilight of your career? If you are divorced, this decision is made all the more complicated […]
Lisa Zeiderman Published in New York Law Journal
Lisa Zeiderman Published in New York Law Journal Lisa’s latest article in the New York Law Journal is coauthored with her colleague, Liza J. Trazzera, Esq., and highlights the importance of understanding the ins and outs of attorney-client privilege in divorce. From the article: “Divorce attorneys often find themselves in a position where other professionals […]
LGBTQ+ Divorce: Some Different, Much Same
As Pride Month ends, we invite you to join us in taking a closer look at the divorce and family law issues facing LGBTQ+ families in New York.
A Women’s Guide to Money and Divorce
A Women’s Guide to Money and Divorce How your finances are handled in a divorce may be the single biggest factor in your post-divorce quality of life and standard of living. It is crucial to compile a statement of net worth and ensure you are fully prepared for the division of marital property and […]
Breaking Down Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich’s Divorce Settlement: Final Decision Over Engagement Ring, Prenup and More
Another reminder that prenups are important! According to the below report, this couple had a prenup before getting married, which likely has made navigating their divorce a bit easier… though that prenup apparently did not include a very expensive engagement ring. It’s a good example of the need to include everything of value — […]
Deep v Heard – Legal Takeaways Relevant to a Family Law Matter
Deep v Heard – Legal Takeaways Relevant to a Family Law Matter The civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has come to an end, though media outlets are reporting that Heard will appeal. Jurors found Heard liable for defaming Depp in an Op-Ed published in the Washington Post and finding Depp […]
Protect Yourself From Financial Abuse
Have you had a chance to listen to my recent interview with Natalie Hoffman for her wonderful podcast, #FlyingFree? We had a terrific conversation about #financialabuse, and talked through the following questions (and many more): **What are the signs of financial abuse? **What can you do if you’re being financially abused? **Why is mediation with a narcissist […]
Your Mental Health: What is Admissible in Court?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock or forgot to pay your internet bill, you have seen coverage or at least memes stemming from the ongoing Depp vs. Heard defamation trial. The concepts of physician-patient privilege as well as a party’s mental state are among the key issues that have highlighted by this case. Lisa […]
How to Guide Divorce Clients in the Age of Inflation
No matter the size of a marital estate, the current inflationary economic environment can complicate the divorce process and increase the chance of intractable disagreements over the division of assets and debts. It is more important than ever for a divorce attorney to have a firm grasp on the complex financial issues facing their clients. […]