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 […]
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
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, […]
Tying the knot this spring? There is still time to propose a prenup!
One of the most popular times of the year to get married is the spring. After a very challenging 2020, many couples have postponed weddings that were supposed to be last spring, to this spring! Being madly in love and having to wait a year for your wedding day is hard enough, though once you […]
‘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 […]
Divorce: The GOOD News
Susan Guthrie, top family law attorney, mediator and the former host of Breaking Free: A Modern Divorce Podcast, speaks with leading family law attorney, Lisa Zeiderman about the GOOD NEWS in divorce (yes, there is good news!) DIVORCE- the word alone conjures up dark and negative emotions. Fear and anger, hurt and helplessnes, these are […]
Gaslighting in the Age of Smart Home Technology
The concept of gaslighting has been around for a long time. Increasingly in the age of smart home technology, more tangible items can be used for manipulation.