What is financial stalking?
Understand what “financial stalking” looks like and how to respond if you are a victim. Financial stalking is the notion that one person continually checks on what the other is doing with their money and how they are spending it. Some of this activity is covert, but in other cases, the partner who […]
Lisa Zeiderman Visits The Learn to Mediate Online Podcast
You do not become one of the nation’s top family law litigators if you don’t have the ability to adapt. Lisa Zeiderman had to partially reinvent her practice during the pandemic. For the past 2 years, with court appearances, trials and depositions being held virtually, Lisa was able to keep her client’s cases moving forward. […]
WATCH: Valentine’s Day Proposal the Second Time Around? Don’t Forget A Prenup!
Yes, Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year. But it’s always critical to consider what your financial union will look like! Especially for those of us who have been married before. One of the most popular days of the year to propose is Valentine’s Day. For those of us who […]
Bored Panda: Husband Lashed Out At His Wife In Front Of His Family For Buying The Cheapest Thing On His Wishlist, Said She Ruined Christmas
I was quoted in a recent Bored Panda article about financial abuse. A husband lashed out at his wife because she chose the cheapest item on his Christmas wishlist. I give readers tips to gain financial independence in the face of financial abuse: Lisa Zeiderman, a New York Divorce Attorney, wrote that “controlling the finances can mean […]
Overwhelmed By the Divorce Process? Create Your Own Divorce Advisory Board.
Take a deep breath and take a look around. You are not alone. Here’s how to get started putting together a team to help get you through this. Divorce can be one of the most stressful times of your life. Some liken the process of going through a divorce to getting over the death of a […]
Why “recoupling” can be more dramatic for your children than divorce.
Children often require time to process and adjust to the changes divorce brings into their lives. Introducing the prospect of a new relationship into the mix can be extremely challenging for children, no matter how old they are. Consider that with recoupling, there may also be new “siblings,” a new home, new routines, and of […]
Parental Alienation vs. Realistic Estrangement: Which Is It?
5 signs that might indicate your child is a victim of parental alienation. In some families, divorce may be coupled with a child having an extreme and seemingly inexplicable rejection of a parent. Parental alienation is the rejection of a parent without legitimate justification whereas realistic estrangement occurs for good reason. Signs of alienation include […]
Lisa on Business Insider: Why Absolutely Everyone Needs a Prenup
Choosing to get married is one of life’s most important decisions. However there are some important things everyone should know about a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle.
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.
Gray Divorce: What Financial Planners Should Know
Getting a divorce later in life can really put a crimp in your client’s retirement plans. All of the sudden, your client’s net worth may be cut in half. And no matter what the original number was, half of what your client expected to have in retirement is not as good as the whole.