Episode #159
How High and How Long Can Alimony in New York Go? Attorney Lisa Zeiderman
Matthew Brickman sits down to speak with Lisa Zeiderman , managing partner of her own firm in New York, she focuses on high-net-worth divorce cases involving complex financial assets and custody litigation, while Matthew specializes in child custody and mediation. Lisa discusses the role of attorneys for children in New York, who advocate for the child's expressed wishes, and the lengthy, complex process of custody cases involving forensic evaluations and court backlog. Financial aspects such as forensic accounting, vocational experts, and alimony considerations—including the impact of domestic violence—are explored. Both express skepticism about collaborative divorce, favoring mediation as a voluntary, well-timed process after discovery. The discussion clarifies New York's dual court system for family matters, child support rules extending to age 21 or beyond in special cases. Lisa also provides insights into the practical challenges and legal nuances of family law in New York, emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation and realistic expectations. Lisa Zeiderman | Managing Partner, Miller Zeiderman, LLP Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney Serving New York City, Westchester, Long Island and Beyond. https://lisazeiderman.com SCHEDULE YOUR MEDIATION: https://ichatmediation.com/calendar/ OFFICIAL BLOG : https://ichatmediation.com/podcast OFFICIAL YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/ichatmediation OFFICIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichat-mediation/ ABOUT MATTHEW BRICKMAN: Matthew Brickman is a Supreme Court of Florida certified county civil family mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. He is also an appellate certified mediator who mediates a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. Mr. Brickman recently graduated both the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Program and the Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School .
