Mr. Schein is an experienced litigator with an ability to find creative solutions to complex issues. This allows Mr. Schein to deliver optimum results for his clients at trial or during settlement negotiations. Mr. Schein prides himself on working closely with his clients to develop litigation and negotiation strategies that fit a client’s goals. Whether negotiating a prenuptial agreement for a client or litigating a divorce, Mr. Schein zealously advocates for his clients’ interests.
Mr. Schein also focuses his practice on representing professional athletes in family law matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Schein was a sports agent. He has now blended his two passions of sports and family law to create a unique practice of sports-oriented family law.
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Posts by Evan Schein
Dr. Jeanne Safer Talks Politics & Relationships on the Schein On Podcast
We have all heard the saying “opposites attract,” and the chances are good you have met a couple who fits that bill: the introvert and the extrovert, the homebody and the outdoorsy one, etc. Until recently, couples on opposite sides of the political spectrum were common, too. That is no longer the case. Over the…
Read More“You Have a Choice:” A Discussion with Nikki Bruno on the Schein On Podcast
When a couple divorces, decisions must be made – about child custody, parenting schedules, spousal maintenance, property division, and so forth. The process often requires decisive actions at the very time when people have the most questions or feel the most untethered. The emotional, physical, and mental toll can be great, even for couples who…
Read MoreJennifer Grey’s Divorce Settlement Scores 100% on Her Dance Card
After announcing their decision to divorce this past July, actors Jennifer Grey and Clark Gregg’s divorce settlement recently became public – and notable. Grey, who famously played Baby in the iconic 1987 film Dirty Dancing, will retain 100 percent of her earnings and residuals from the movie, including those from its sequel, Dirty Dancing 2:…
Read More“Sometimes People Really Do Grow Apart” – Why Cardi B’s Divorce Is Resonating across the Country
Rappers Cardi B and Offset have been on again, off again for the last four years. Their first breakup was very public, and their reconciliation was, too: Offset allegedly spent $15,000 on a sign made of flowers, which was rolled out onto the stage during one of her headlining performances. So, if you assumed that…
Read MoreThe Public Unraveling of a Marriage – Dr. Dre and Nicole Young
When Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and Nicole Young announced their divorce in late August this year, the focus of most reports was on the prenuptial agreement: did they have one? What would happen if they did not? Could Nicole Young take half of Dr. Dre’s reported portfolio worth $800 million? In the weeks since, the…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Divorcing in the Public Eye
The best-selling Topps card of 2020 features a 79-year-old infectious disease expert who threw one of the wildest pitches in the history of baseball. The card was on sale for 24 hours, and set a company record: 51,512 cards. We may have needed this little bit of good news, in light of what is happening…
Read MoreLessons Learned from High-Profile Divorces
On June 26, 2020, singer-turned-talk show host Kelly Clarkson won a Daytime Emmy for the Kelly Clarkson Show. That day, she sent two tweets: one thanking her crew, and one thanking Brandon Blackstock for believing in her. In the normal course of a day this might not seem like much, but Kelly Clarkson filed for…
Read MoreWhen Play Resumes, Pay Resumes: Why Athletes Need Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
The sports world, just like every other industry, took a backseat to the global pandemic beginning in the middle of March. We have been without sports since then, as Major League Baseball cancelled the remainder of Spring Training, sending players home from Arizona and Florida. The NBA and NHL paused their seasons, MLB Opening Day…
Read MoreSports Schedule or Custody Schedule? Unexpected Conflicts for Athletes Resuming Play
After months of speculation and preparation, the NBA finally rolled out its plan to restart the season on July 30, 2020, at Disney World in Orlando. The league and the players have been in talks for months negotiating the logistics of the return of basketball – regular season and postseason schedule, player salaries, and coronavirus…
Read MoreAn Athlete’s Perfect Prenup
Your job is to advise, guide, and protect clients all day long. Whether you are a sports agent, a financial advisor, a business manager, a trusts and estates attorney, or a family law attorney like me, our jobs all have a common thread – which is to shield our clients from the worst-case scenarios. That…
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