Legal Matters

Anxiety

Getting Ready to Propose? A Prenup Can Reduce Anxiety

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on January 31, 2023

Prenuptial agreements can build certainty, which reduces anxiety, cuts down on future legal fees, and provides a road map for your financial future.

Prenuptial agreements can build certainty, which reduces anxiety, cuts down on future legal fees, and provides a road map for your financial future.

Divorce

Protect Yourself From Your Spouse’s Spending in a Divorce

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on January 11, 2023

Are you facing credit card bills resulting from a spouse’s uncontrolled spending?

Are you facing credit card bills resulting from a spouse’s uncontrolled spending?

Relationships

Navigating a New Significant Other, Children, and the Holidays

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on December 12, 2022

Planning to introduce your significant other to your children this holiday season? Here are some reasons you should think twice.

Planning to introduce your significant other to your children this holiday season? Here are some reasons you should think twice.

Parenting

Is Giving Children the Freedom to Choose a Good Idea?

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on November 17, 2022

You might have heard that Brady and Bundchen are getting a divorce. But have you heard about their unconventional custody plan? Here's what the agreement might mean for their children.

You might have heard that Brady and Bundchen are getting a divorce. But have you heard about their unconventional custody plan? Here's what the agreement might mean for their children.

Alcoholism

Can My Co-parent Be Legally Monitored for Alcohol Abuse?

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on October 20, 2022

Does your co-parent have alcoholism? It's important to know your legal options to keep you and your children safe.

Does your co-parent have alcoholism? It's important to know your legal options to keep you and your children safe.

Divorce

Tips for Navigating Child Custody and Upcoming Holiday Plans

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on September 13, 2022

Travel sites recommend that travelers book their holiday plans now. But before you book your flight, review your custody agreement.

Travel sites recommend that travelers book their holiday plans now. But before you book your flight, review your custody agreement.

Divorce

It's Time to Figure Out Your Summer Custody Schedule

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on June 8, 2022

Custody issues are a significant source of pressure, especially after a recent separation or divorce. Try to sort this out before summer is fully underway.

Custody issues are a significant source of pressure, especially after a recent separation or divorce. Try to sort this out before summer is fully underway.

Psychiatry

Depp vs. Heard, Mental Health, and What Is Admissible in Court

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on May 18, 2022

The ongoing civil lawsuit between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp is a reminder that a plaintiff or defendant’s mental state can be introduced as evidence.

The ongoing civil lawsuit between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp is a reminder that a plaintiff or defendant’s mental state can be introduced as evidence.

Parental Alienation

5 Signs of Parental Alienation

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on April 21, 2022

Is your co-parent actively working toward alienating your child against you? Here are some tips to help you identify and address parental alienation.

Is your co-parent actively working toward alienating your child against you? Here are some tips to help you identify and address parental alienation.

Divorce

How to Foster a Relationship Between Your Ex and Your Child

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on March 3, 2022

A civil relationship with your co-parent is critical for your child’s well-being. Try these 5 steps to foster an improved relationship between you, your ex, and your child.

A civil relationship with your co-parent is critical for your child’s well-being. Try these 5 steps to foster an improved relationship between you, your ex, and your child.

Divorce

Manic Spending Causes Anxiety, Particularly During Divorce

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on January 20, 2022

With the holiday season behind us, you may be facing credit card bills resulting from a spouse’s manic spending. This is particularly stressful if you are in the midst of divorce.

With the holiday season behind us, you may be facing credit card bills resulting from a spouse’s manic spending. This is particularly stressful if you are in the midst of divorce.

Divorce

When Co-Parents Disagree About Vaccinating Their Children

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on December 8, 2021

A few ways to work through this complicated issue and, hopefully, to get to an agreement.

A few ways to work through this complicated issue and, hopefully, to get to an agreement.

Divorce

The Holidays Are Here: What Newly Divorced Co-Parents Need to Know

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on November 22, 2021

The first holiday season after divorce or separation is often the hardest on the children and the co-parents. Here are a few tips to make it a little easier for all of you.

The first holiday season after divorce or separation is often the hardest on the children and the co-parents. Here are a few tips to make it a little easier for all of you.

Stalking

Financial Stalking: Another Frontier in Financial Abuse

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on October 6, 2021

Is someone continually checking on how you spend your money? You might be the victim of a form of emotional abuse known as financial stalking.

Is someone continually checking on how you spend your money? You might be the victim of a form of emotional abuse known as financial stalking.

Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation vs. Realistic Estrangement: Which Is It?

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on September 9, 2021

Parental alienation is the rejection of a parent without legitimate justification and realistic estrangement is the rejection of a parent for a good reason.

Parental alienation is the rejection of a parent without legitimate justification and realistic estrangement is the rejection of a parent for a good reason.

Narcissism

5 Tips to Get Through a Divorce with a Narcissist

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on June 8, 2021

Breaking free of a marriage with a narcissist can be complex and painful. Preparation is key.

Breaking free of a marriage with a narcissist can be complex and painful. Preparation is key.

Divorce

5 Tips to Navigate Kids' Device Use After Divorce

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on April 29, 2021

If co-parents set the same limitations and clear boundaries around screentime, the child will develop expectations around the use of the device and have less anxiety transitioning.

If co-parents set the same limitations and clear boundaries around screentime, the child will develop expectations around the use of the device and have less anxiety transitioning.

Addiction

When Your Partner Has a Gambling Addiction

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on March 23, 2021

Not only can a gambling addiction break the trust and bond of a couple, but it can destroy the family's finances.

Not only can a gambling addiction break the trust and bond of a couple, but it can destroy the family's finances.

Relationships

Financial Abuse: What It Is, What to Do if You're a Victim

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on February 17, 2021

If you are being kept in the dark about your marital finances or are given an allowance doled out by your spouse, you might be a victim of financial abuse.

If you are being kept in the dark about your marital finances or are given an allowance doled out by your spouse, you might be a victim of financial abuse.

Parenting

5 Tips for Co-Parenting Through the Holidays, in a Pandemic

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on December 2, 2020

COVID-related guidance has made navigating the holidays even more challenging for divorced families.

COVID-related guidance has made navigating the holidays even more challenging for divorced families.