Your Divorce Depends on Where You Live

Divorce laws aren't the same in every state—and those differences can affect your property, support, custody, and financial future. In this episode, Diana Romanov, California Certified Family Law Specialist, and Lisa Zeiderman, New York family law attorney and Managing Partner of Miller Zeiderman LLP, compare how California and New York approach divorce. They discuss separate property, hidden assets, cryptocurrency, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, custody, mental health evaluations, and common legal mistakes that can impact your case. SPECIAL GUEST Lisa Zeiderman Managing Partner, Miller Zeiderman LLP New York Family Law Attorney Website: https://lisazeiderman.com LinkedIn:   / lisazeiderman   ______________ Diana Romanov (former Diana Romanovska), Divorce Attorney and a Certified Family Law Specialist, in San Francisco, California https://www.romanovskalaw.com T.: 415-347-0584 You can book an appointment online here: https://romanovskalaw.as.me You can purchase my "Divorce Like a Boss" book here: https://dianaromanov.com Follow me on Facebook here:   / familylawcalifornia   and Instagram here:   / divorce_like_a_boss   Ms. Romanov is a San Francisco family law attorney, licensed to practice in both California and Germany. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist in San Francisco and unique in her field, a rare divorce attorney who is able to provide legal counsel, representation, and mediation services in English, Russian, and German in order to better serve her clients. Ms. Romanov previously worked as a prosecutor in the Office of the District Attorney of the Regional Superior Court of Berlin, and for several large firms including Beiten Burghard & Wegner, and Linklaters Oppenhoff & Raedler. She was awarded the Outstanding Pro Bono Award for Family Law Cases by the Justice and Diversity Center for her volunteer work with the Bar Association of San Francisco in 2012 and 2013. She was also selected to the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list for her high standards of client care and in-depth knowledge of the law. Ms. Romanov received her J.D. with a concentration in family law from the Freie University School of Law, a research University located in Berlin and one of the most prominent universities in Germany. She received her Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in US Legal Studies from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Ms. Romanov has been a resident of San Francisco since 2009. She was born in Kiev and lived there until the age of 15 when she moved with her family to Germany. Living in such diverse places has given Ms. Romanov an understanding of different cultures that helps her thoughtfully practice law and be better connected with each of her clients. When Ms. Romanov moved to San Francisco, she decided that she wanted to start a boutique family law firm so that she would have the time to really connect with her clients and make a difference in each matter. Ms. Romanov also has a personal understanding of what it is like to go through a divorce, having been through one herself. This personal experience allows her to empathize with her clients and understand what is important to them. Ms. Romanov is regarded as one of the best divorce attorneys in San Francisco. Her breadth of experience in California divorce law includes the areas of child custody and visitation rights; child, spousal, and domestic partner support; domestic violence restraining orders; and asset and property division. Beyond Ms. Romanov’s expertise as a divorce lawyer, she also specializes in other family law matters including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as the enforcement of premarital and post-marital agreements. ▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:29 What Led You to Become a Divorce Attorney? 01:28 How Did Fashion Lead You to Family Law? 03:30 When Is Property Really Separate Property? 06:08 What Should Victims Do? 08:40 How Do You Find Hidden Crypto? 10:28 What Are the Signs of Hidden Assets? 12:30 How Have Prenups Changed? 13:50 Who Really Needs a Prenup? 14:29 Why Do Prenups Get Thrown Out? 15:11 Are Prenups Enforced the Same Way in NY? 17:43 Divorce After 50: What Changes? 19:36 How Long Does Spousal Support Last? 21:25 The Best Money Habit for Wives 24:38 When Do Mental Health Issues Affect Custody? 26:32 Can You Force a Psych Evaluation? 27:48 Can Mental Claims Be Misused? 28:25 What Social Media Mistake Hurts Your Case? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice for your matter. Nothing in this video should be construed to form an attorney-client relationship.