Protect Yourself From Financial Abuse with Attorney Lisa Zeiderman [172]

The thought of contacting a lawyer made her sick. To live through her abusive marriage was hard enough. Would she have to bare all the details of her twisted reality to someone…and pay them for it? Where would she get the money for that, especially since her husband was hiding his paychecks? Is your story anything like this? I get the hesitation. The fear, the dread, and disgust. Bringing somebody else into your messy life is humiliating. But (and this is a really big but(t)), there are so many really important reasons to contact a lawyer when you’re in an abusive marriage. Because protecting yourself from financial abuse isn’t easy or simple, and it takes someone who knows what they’re doing. Which leads us to questions. You have so many questions. So I invited a lawyer who’s at the top of her game to answer the questions women just like you want (and need) answered. Because this knowledge is worth its weight in gold. And your protection is worth even more than that. This episode answers: - What are the signs of financial abuse? - What can you do if you’re being financially abused? - Why is mediation with a narcissist like a waiting room (a very pointless, expensive one)? - How can I survive financially if I get a divorce? - My husband racked up credit card debt; am I responsible to pay it off if we divorce? - Can I file for sole legal custody if my husband shows no interest in the kids? - My husband is hiding assets but I have no proof; what can I do? - Is it financial abuse to keep all his earnings to himself? - What can I do if my husband refuses to pay bills? - Will my husband’s higher income be taken into account when dividing debt during divorce? - What can I do if my husband refuses to obey court orders, like paying alimony/child support? (HINT: garnishing wages has nothing to do with salad; who knew?) - Why is life insurance important when alimony/child support is being paid? - Should I keep utilities/mortgage in my name? - And more! Listen or download the transcript at flyingfreenow.com/172 FREE: I'll send you the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage. Just hop on my mailing list at flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-download. (I will NEVER spam you or sell your information.) Desperate for real help and safe people who understand what you're going through? Find out about my online education and support program for women of faith at joinflyingfree.com And, if you are an already divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, have amazing relationships, build a business or career, or even find a good man - check out joinflyinghigher.com