In this episode of Linda's Corner, Lisa Zeiderman shares strategies to protect your wealth before, during and (if necessary) after a marriage.   Lisa is an award winning matrimonial and family law attorney, certified financial divorce analyst, Certified financial litigator, and regular contributing author to Psychology Today, Financial Advisor Magazine, New York Law Journal, and the Forbes Business Council. You can reach Lisa at her website lisazeiderman.com.  Lisa is also the chair of the Savvy Ladies 501(c)(3) which empowers women through financial knowledge.   

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Some of the highlights Lisa shares:

• What she learned from her own divorce experience
• How lawyer responsiveness can minimize stress and solve unnecessary problems
• Divorce affects our children and our finances - two things that matter most
• A current trend of weaponizing incompetence
• Remember to put the needs and wellbeing of children above the desire to punish a former spouse
• Your attorney is only as good as the information you give him or her - you are responsible for communication
• Don't withhold necessary information from your attorney
• Be truthful with your attorney
• How to protect your finances before, during, and after a marriage
• The power of a well written pre-nuptial agreement
• Begin a relationship with clear communication regarding expectations regarding finances
• What are your concerns about finances?  Let your fiancé or spouse know  
• Protect inheritances or properties by keeping them separate and apart from income (put them in a separate bank account and don't co-mingle with marital assets)
• In a divorce situation, clearly identify marital assets and seek an equitable distribution
• Pay attention to your finances
• Don't let one partner control all the finances, be involved and informed
• And more

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