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Why Every Couple Should Have a Prenup

  On the latest episode of the “A Year and a Day: Divorce without Destruction” podcast, host Jaime Davis sits down with Lisa Zeiderman, managing partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP and renowned divorce financial analyst. Together, they delved into the intricacies of prenuptial agreements, shedding light on why every couple, not just the wealthy, should […]

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 […]

Bonus and Equity Award Season is Upon Us

It is bonus and equity award season in the finance industry. Suppose your spouse is compensated with restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options and other forms of deferred compensation. In that case, it will play a crucial role in negotiating prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements or asset division in divorce. Lisa Zeiderman lent her knowledge on […]

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 […]

Are you a female primary breadwinner? Read this:

In a recent article by personal finance expert Stacy Francis in Kiplinger’s Magazine, I weigh in on what this means when divorce is on the table and both sides are considering who pays alimony

‘Gray Divorce’ Rates Are Exploding

New York divorce attorney and Certified Divorce Financial AnalystLisa Zeidermanwas included in this recent Kiplinger article by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ about the increasing rates of “gray divorce.” Divorce rates among those 50 years and older are booming. Lisa discusses the importance of signing a postnuptial agreement before sacrificing your earning power. “It is […]

Surprise Holiday Bills?

There are a few things you can do to legally protect yourself and your finances when married or proceeding through a divorce with a spouse who suffers from bipolar disorder or another mania-related disorder.