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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 […]

Manic Spending Causes Anxiety, Particularly During Divorce

Here are legal tips to protect yourself and your finances. KEY POINTS When in the midst of a divorce, there are ways to legally protect your finances from a spouse’s over-spending. Cancel joint accounts, consider a postnuptial agreement, and keep documentation of the spending patterns. Talk to a mental health professional and ask your spouse […]

How to Divorce Someone Suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

One of the greatest challenges that can face a married couple or a couple in the process of getting a divorce is when one or both partners suffer from a mental health disorder. The issues that arise from the stress of marriage and child-rearing are complex for even the most emotionally stable couple. Adding a […]

5 Tips to Get Through a Divorce with a Narcissist

Breaking free of a marriage with a narcissist is complex. Preparation is key.   Divorcing a narcissistic spouse is typically high-conflict and overwhelming so it’s important to mentally and legally prepare. Ending the marriage requires organization, strength, and a team of dependable, supportive individuals. Strategies including enlisting a strong attorney and therapist, keeping rigorous records, […]

Bipolar and Looking for Love

Personality disorders, bipolar disorder in particular, can wreak havoc on a relationship and make dating difficult. But they don’t have to.

Divorce And Personality Disorders

What happens when personality disorders and mental health problems go hand in hand with divorce? Prominent New York divorce attorney and certified divorce financial analyst Lisa Zeiderman is here to help you navigate the complications that can occur when divorce and personality disorders collide. Jennifer and Lisa discuss the complications that can occur when divorcing […]