Hooray for Hollywood: Divorce Lessons From Film
Evan Schein, Head of Litigation at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP and host of the Schein On Podcast recently took a “lighter” look at divorce when he reviewed some all-time classic and modern movies, and how their characters handled divorce. From the heartbreaking to the absurd, Hollywood never holds back when portraying marriage and…
Read MoreWhen Domestic Violence Isn’t Physical: Talking About Coercive Control
Attorney and host Evan Schein welcomed Dr. Chitra Raghavan, forensic psychologist and professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, to Episode 7 of the Schein On Podcast for an informative discussion about non-physical forms of domestic violence. Dr. Raghavan and Schein discussed the effects of coercive control on a victim, its warning signs,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Divorce Mediation: Talking with Susan Guthrie, the Master Mediator
Couples who seek a divorce may be told about divorce mediation, but not truly understand what the process is. Do they need lawyers? Will they be in the same room? Can a high conflict divorce be resolve through mediation? Can mediation help get you over the finish line if you and your spouse are already…
Read MoreWhen Addiction Leads to Divorce
There are myriad reasons why people divorce. Maybe one spouse – or both – cheats. Perhaps the couple grows apart due to demanding careers. Money management may be an issue. They may discover they have wildly different views on religion, politics, or children – including whether or not to have any offspring and how to…
Read MoreFind Me a Match: Chatting with NYC’s Coolest Matchmaker about Finding Love
The last year has been a strange one for seeking love, but it may have been the reset people needed to realize they were ready to commit. In March 2021 – one year after the first lockdown orders were given – Evan Schein, head of litigation at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP and host…
Read MoreCan a Surrogate Mother Seek Custody of the Child in New York?
There are myriad ways to grow your family. Surrogacy, a legal arrangement where a woman agrees to bear a child for another person or couple, is one such way. Without the “legal” part of the arrangement in place, however, parents-to-be can face some serious setbacks. There is a surrogacy case making its way through the…
Read MoreAthletes and the Basic Fundamentals of Finance: Talking with Wale Ogunleye
Whether it’s the NFL or the MLB, FIFA or the ICC, people all over the world are inspired by their home team and their favorite athletes. Scores of children hope that they’ll get to put on the uniform of those teams and play in the Big Leagues. American college and even high school athletes may…
Read MoreCan a 😊 Affect Divorce Proceedings? It Might.
Let’s try an experiment together. Decipher this sentence: 😢 ⚮💸🤷🤯 If you looked at these symbols and thought, “I have no idea what that means,” you are not alone. But if you are a divorce attorney looking at those symbols, it may be your job to know. More and more, emojis are popping up in…
Read MoreBusiness Valuation and Settlements: Discussing the New Normal with Glenn Liebman and Peter Bryniczka
Host of the Schein On Podcast, Attorney Evan Schein, welcomed forensic accountant Glenn Liebman and family law attorney Peter Bryniczka to the Schein On Podcast for their insights on the post-COVID courtroom new normal. In this episode, they discuss the impact of the pandemic on court settlements and business valuations, and the emergence of virtual…
Read MoreNew Bill Asks NY Judges to Consider “Best Interests” of Pets in Divorce
For many divorcing couples, issues surrounding child custody and child support are a point of contention. While children are more likely to thrive when they spend equal time with both parents, the day-to-day particulars – choosing a school, bringing them to the doctor, correcting poor behavior – can cause even the most amicable couples to…
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