59. You Can’t Take the Emotion Out of Divorce | Attorney Evan Schein on Protecting Your Kids, Finances, and Future

<p>Divorce brings grief, financial pressure, parenting decisions, and major changes to daily life. Theresa talks with New York matrimonial and family law attorney Evan Schein about handling those pressures with a clear plan and the right support. They discuss therapy, self-care, mediation, parenting schedules, child support, property division, and interstate family-law cases. Their conversation centers on practical decisions that protect children, reduce conflict, and help families build a stable path forward.</p><p>Evan D. Schein is a partner and Head of Litigation at Berkman Bottger Newman &amp; Schein LLP, where he handles New York matrimonial matters involving high-net-worth and high-income divorce, high-conflict child custody, and marital agreements. He also leads the firm’s family law and sports practice, serves as an adjunct professor at Cardozo School of Law, and hosts the<em> Schein On</em> podcast.</p><p>Connect with Evan:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.berkbot.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-schein-32830631/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schein-on/id1541360422" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast</a></p></li><li><p><a href="mailto:eschein@berkbot.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eschein@berkbot.com</a> </p></li><li><p>212-466-6015</p></li></ul><p><strong>Need legal help in your family law matter? </strong><a href="http://www.modernlegalnc.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Schedule a consultation</strong></a><strong> with our team to make sure you and your future spouse are both legally protected should a divorce occur. </strong></p><p>3 Ways to Protect Your Family During Divorce:</p><ul><li><p>Build a strong support team early. A therapist, financial professional, and experienced family law attorney can help you manage grief, organize information, and make sound decisions under pressure.</p></li><li><p>Shape parenting plans around your children’s needs. School schedules, activities, work demands, transportation, stability, and special needs should guide custody decisions.</p></li><li><p>Set the tone before conflict grows. Early preparation, realistic expectations, mediation, and advice from a local attorney can save time, reduce expense, and support a healthier co-parenting relationship.</p></li></ul><p>