Lisa Zeiderman

October 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Navigating the Complexities of Embryo Disposition

"The fundamental question surrounding embryos in 2024 is their legal status: are they considered persons, property, or something in between? This distinction is crucial because it determines the rights and protections afforded to embryos."

By Lisa Zeiderman and Julia Rodgers

11 minute read

July 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rethinking Child Support: Moving Beyond a Head-in-Bed Count Toward a More Child-Centered Approach to Avoid the Custodial Night Fight

While a parent who is seeking more time in a custody battle often does so because they truly want additional time with their child, we also encounter matters where the competition for more time is economically driven.

By Lisa Zeiderman and Rowan DeGasperis

8 minute read

July 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Getting the Get: Contract Law May be the Solution

As attorneys focusing their practice on divorce, we are often involved in trying to procure a Jewish divorce, also known as a "Get" for our clients. Why does this issue arise during a civil divorce and what can be done when one spouse refuses to give the Get?

By Lisa Zeiderman and Aoife Collins

8 minute read

July 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Divorce: The Limitations of Privilege

The issue of maintaining confidentiality is riddled with landmines.

By Lisa Zeiderman and Liza Trazzera

8 minute read

October 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York Courts May Soon Be Raining Cats, Dogs and Perhaps Parakeets

The new state law raises many issues including what consideration should be given to the allocation of resources with respect to pet custody, when people are waiting months and sometimes years to have their child custody cases determined.

By Lisa Zeiderman

8 minute read

July 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Matrimonial and Tort Law: A Collaboration To Compensate the Victim?

Can clients seek compensation for domestic violence from their spouses in a parallel tort action as opposed to addressing these issues exclusively in divorce proceedings … or is that a double dip?

By Lisa Zeiderman and Russell Yankwitt

8 minute read

April 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Relocation: Home Is Not Necessarily Where the Heart Is

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents left New York state with their children and have not returned. While parents relocated with their children, we questioned whether New York courts would maintain jurisdiction to compel a parent to return a child after having resided outside the state for over six months.

By Lisa Zeiderman and Siobhan O'Grady

8 minute read

January 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Family Court and Matrimonial Part Judges Should Brace Themselves To Decide the Vaccine Debate Amongst Parents

Even when a vaccine approved for children does become available, it will likely create a new dispute amongst parents as to whether or not to vaccinate their children, especially given the recently undermined credibility of the CDC, the FDA, and other public health institutions.

By Lisa Zeiderman

6 minute read