High-Net Worth Divorce Cases – Interview with Attorney Lisa Zeiderman
Matthew Brickman sits down to speak with Lisa Zeiderman, managing partner of her own firm in New York, 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.
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Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce.
Their advice will help you deal with:
• Divorce (contested/uncontested with/without children, property, assets, debts)
• Parental Rights
• Paternity Cases and Rights
• Parenting
• Child Custody (Timesharing)
• Alimony and Spousal Support
• Child Support and Arrears
• Document Assistance
• Visitation
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• Post-judgement Modifications
• Family Disputes
• Business & Contract Disputes
• Employment: Employer/Employee Disputes
• Real Estate: Landlord – Tenant Disputes
• In-person Mediation
• Online Virtual Mediation
If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com – Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479
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You’re Not the Only One – The Agony of Divorce: The Joy of Peaceful Resolution
Matthew Brickman
President iMediate Inc.
Mediator 20836CFA
iMediateInc.com
Hi, I’m Matthew Brickman, Florida Supreme court mediator. Welcome to the Mediate This! Podcast where we discuss everything mediation and conflict resolution.
Matthew Brickman sits down to speak with Paul J. Molinaro, M.D., J.D., a physician and attorney who transitioned into full-time mediation and arbitration. Molinaro shares his extensive background in medicine and law, highlighting his training at the Straus Institute and his mediation and arbitration roles, including on the Kaiser medical malpractice panel. Both emphasize the importance of court volunteering as practical mediation training.
The conversation delves deeply into family law mediation practice, with Brickman detailing his high-volume caseload, session structure, and the challenges of working with pro per parties. They discuss the legal nuances of family law, including property division and statutory presumptions, and the use of specialized software and calculators to streamline mediation. Brickman offers Molinaro the opportunity to observe his virtual mediations to gain firsthand experience.
They also explore professional development through conferences and networking, underscoring the need to stay current with evolving case law. Personal insights from Molinaro reveal his passion for mediation and arbitration as his current dream jobs, his musical and culinary tastes, and his preferences for living environments.
Throughout, the participants highlight the human dynamics that complicate legal mediation, the importance of preparation and discovery, and the value of mediator empowerment and client education. The meeting concludes with mutual appreciation and plans for continued learning and collaboration.
If you have a comment or question regarding anything that we discuss, email us at info@ichatmediation.com that’s info@ichatmediation.com and stay tuned to hear your shout out and have your question answered here on the show.
For more information about my services or to schedule your mediation with me, either in person or using my iChatMediation Virtual Platform built by Cisco Communications. Visit me online at www.iMediateInc.com. Call me at 561-262-9121, Toll-Free at 877-822-1479 or email me at MBrickman@iChatMediation.com.
ABOUT
MATTHEW BRICKMAN
Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively.
He was also a county civil and dependency mediator who mediated hundreds of small claims, civil and child-related cases. Matthew was a certified Guardian Ad Litem with the 15th Judicial Circuit. He recently completed the Harvard Law School Negotiation Master Class which is strictly limited to 50 participants and the Harvard Business School’s Negotiation Mastery program as one of the 434 high-level professionals in a student body from across the globe, all with multiple degrees and certifications from the most prestigious institutions.
