Divorce, Finances, and Dividing Your Assets–with Lisa Zeiderman, Esq, CFL, CDFA

Finding out that your partner had an affair is devastating. Not only do you have to navigate the shock, grief, and emotional trauma of finding out that the person you loved cheated on you and betrayed you, but you must also figure out whether you want a divorce, how to divide assets, and how to manage financially for yourself and your children going forward. Which is overwhelming! Lisa Zeiderman is an attorney, CFL, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who can help you understand and navigate the process with grace. Top take-a-ways: Understand the steps in the divorce process so you can best prepare for what’s to come. Get a handle on your finances, assets, and what you can (and cannot) expect in divorce. Why one of the most important things you can do to protect and preserve your assets is to be mindful of what you say, write, and do.   About Lisa Zeiderman: Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain’s New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain’s New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a Super Lawyer in Metro New York since 2019, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and Forbes. She is also regularly interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to complex tax issues and child custody, and has been featured in a host of media from The Wall Street Journal to Kiplinger’s, as well as on a multitude of podcasts. Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the executive board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., the board of Family Legal Care (formerly known as LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today), and as President of the Justice Brandeis Law Society.   About Lora: Author, speaker and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle help women rebuild their identity and self-worth so they can find the courage to claim what’s possible on the other side of betrayal.   Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and start reclaiming yourself and your life today!   Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT