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Knowing The Risks of an “All Access” Schedule

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have reportedly decided to create a co-parenting plan that some may find a bit unconventional. Instead of adhering to a “customary custody agreement,” which allocates a specific schedule for each parent to spend with their children, Tom and Gisele are reportedly taking a different approach that some professionals say, comes with a number of risks.

Lisa Joins the Muttly Crew to Talk Canine Custody

Check out the latest episode of the Muttly Crew’s “Fluff, Raw and Ruff.” They interviewed Lisa about the issue of pet custody. Pet custody is an essential issue in many divorce cases, most recently brought into the public eye due to Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence’s divorce. See Link here

Can My Co-parent Be Legally Monitored for Alcohol Abuse?

Know your legal options in a custody battle with an alcohol-addicted co-parent. I am not the first to say this: alcohol abuse disorder (alcohol addiction) can destroy a family. Marital problems can be difficult if not impossible to navigate unless both parties have a baseline of trust. Addictions often shatter that trust to such an extent that […]

Get Career Savvy | Style & Substance: Live Panel Discussion at Akris NYC

Akris and the inspiring Melissa Beste and her team recently hosted Savvy Ladies in their gorgeous Madison Avenue boutique for a very enlightening panel. I was delighted to join the panel with Melissa, Fiona Philip who shared sharp and meaningful insights, and Suzanne Siracuse who moderated us with terrific questions! Watch it HERE.    

Check Your Custody Arrangement Before Booking Holiday Travel

Check Your Custody Arrangement Before Booking Holiday Travel   Fall is in full swing, and school breaks and holidays will be here before you know it. If you are already itching to plan a holiday vacation, it is essential to ensure your plans align with the terms of your child custody and co-parenting arrangement. In my […]

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 […]

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 […]