Tom Brady, Professional Athletes, and Divorce with Evan Schein | Episode 128

Professional Athletes, Entertainers, and Divorce: What You Need to KnowIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by New York City divorce lawyer, Evan Schein, who specializes in cases involving professional athletes and entertainers. They dive into the unique aspects of divorce when it comes to high-earning public figures like athletes and entertainers, with a particular focus on the financial, child support, and spousal maintenance challenges they face during a divorce.Evan, who has an extensive background working with athletes, explains how contracts, endorsement deals, and post-retirement plans can all influence divorce settlements. He shares valuable insights into how such cases differ from typical divorces, and how the complexities of public life, social media, and high asset divisions must be carefully navigated.Guest InformationEvan Schein is a seasoned divorce attorney and partner at Berkman Bacher Newman & Schein in New York City. He specializes in high-profile divorce cases involving professional athletes and entertainers. With a background as an NFL sports agent, Evan brings a unique perspective to family law cases involving large contracts, endorsements, and other complexities of public figures.Episode OutlineIntroduction to the EpisodeRyan introduces the topic and special guest, Evan Schein, a New York City divorce lawyer with experience handling high-profile divorce cases involving athletes and entertainers.Case Study: Steve Sewell's DivorceRyan and Evan discuss the case of former NFL player Steve Sewell, highlighting the challenges of dividing incentive-based compensation in divorce.The Differences Between NFL and MLB ContractsEvan contrasts the NFL's non-guaranteed contracts with MLB's guaranteed contracts, explaining how this affects divorce settlements in each sport.Working with Athletes and Entertainers During DivorceEvan outlines the team of professionals that divorce attorneys typically work with when representing an athlete or entertainer.Managing the Risk of Losing Income After RetirementRyan and Evan talk about the risks involved in representing athletes who might not have long-term savings, as their earnings decline after retirement.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.