Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield

08/18/2026

Divorce after 50 comes with a different kind of financial pressure.

There may be substantial wealth on the table, but there’s also less time to recover from costly mistakes.

Retirement accounts. Business interests. Real estate. Executive compensation. Trusts. Estate plans. Even a decades-old prenup can factor into the equation.

In our latest article, we explain why gray divorce requires careful planning to protect not only what you’ve built, but the retirement and legacy you intended it to support.

Read more: https://www.bikellaw.com/blog/398/divorce-after-50-protecting-wealth-retirement-and-legacy/

Gray divorce can threaten retirement, wealth, and legacy. Learn how high-net-worth couples can protect assets and plan for life after divorce. 212.682.6222

08/06/2026

The messiest part of some divorces never makes it to court. It never makes it to the headlines.

Welcome to the era of the , where confidentiality agreements are becoming as strategic as the settlement itself.

Learn more: https://www.bikellaw.com/blog/397/the-nda-divorce-how-confidentiality-agreements-are-reshaping-high-profile-splits

08/04/2026

Smart people make costly mistakes every day.

Not because they aren’t capable decision-makers, but because divorce is emotional, stressful, and filled with high-stakes choices.

From letting emotions drive strategy to losing sight of long-term goals, the wrong decisions can have lasting consequences.

Our latest article explores why even the most successful people can make costly divorce mistakes, and how thoughtful planning can help protect what matters most.

What’s the best advice you’d give someone navigating a difficult divorce?

07/29/2026

When a founder’s wealth is tied up in a company, protecting that equity is not as simple as writing a check. The wrong divorce settlement structure can disrupt voting rights, interfere with corporate governance, or force the sale of shares at the worst possible time.

From offsetting equity with other marital assets to structuring a deferred buyout or separating economic value from corporate control, the right strategy can protect both the spouse’s financial interests and the company’s future.

Learn more. https://www.bikellaw.com/blog/396/founder-divorce-protecting-equity-before-an-acquisition-or-ipo/

Learn how New York founders can protect equity, preserve corporate control, and structure a divorce settlement before an acquisition or IPO. | NY Divorce Lawyers 212.682.6222.

07/28/2026

Highly successful women often enter divorce carrying two enormous responsibilities: protecting the wealth they helped create and serving as the primary caregiver for their children.

Partner Dror Bikel spoke with Brooke Summerhill, CFP®, CDFA® on her podcast, Divorce for Wealthy Women, for a focused, strategy-driven conversation about high-conflict divorce and the unique challenges facing accomplished women.

They discussed how business ownership, executive compensation, complex assets, parenting responsibilities, and emotion can shape both negotiations and litigation, and why assembling the right professional team early can make a significant difference.

Thank you to Brooke for the thoughtful conversation.



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Divorce for Wealthy Women · Episode

07/21/2026

Sometimes, the “other person” in a marriage is a career.

The reported split between Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff raises a compelling question: What happens when professional ambition leaves too little room for the marriage?

Learn how demanding careers can strain short-term marriages and why high-achieving spouses should understand their rights before pursuing a walkaway divorce. | NY Divorce 212.682.6222

07/17/2026

Ignoring a judge’s order can be expensive.

Former DeAnna Pappas was awarded $109,000 she was owed under her divorce settlement, plus more than $27,000 in legal fees. In other words, her ex-husband may now pay roughly 25% more than he would have if he had complied with the agreement two years earlier.

The lesson extends far beyond reality television: Delaying, avoiding, or disregarding a court-ordered obligation rarely makes it disappear. More often, it causes the financial and legal consequences to grow.

Read more: https://www.bikellaw.com/blog/393/lessons-from-the-bachelorette-about-following-a-judges-orders

Learn how failing to comply with divorce court orders can lead to mounting legal fees, enforcement actions, and costly financial consequences. | NY Divorce 212.682.6222

07/17/2026

You worked for it.

You sacrificed for it.

You built it.

If you've spent years creating wealth, growing a business, or advancing your career, protecting what you've earned deserves the same level of intention.

Our latest blog explores the legal strategies women should consider before, during, and after marriage, because preserving wealth is just as important as building it.

Read more: https://www.bikellaw.com/blog/391/how-self-made-women-can-protect-their-wealth-in-divorce

Discover how high-earning women can safeguard their wealth, business, and financial future in divorce. Call 212.682.6222 to discuss your options.

07/15/2026

No one imagines navigating a while preparing to welcome a child into the world.

It's a season that can bring equal parts joy, uncertainty, hope, and heartbreak. Those emotions are often accompanied by complex questions about finances, parenting, and protecting what's most important.

The decisions made during pregnancy can shape your family's future long after your child is born. Understanding your rights and options early can help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Our latest blog explores the legal considerations expectant parents should keep in mind when facing divorce, including parenting plans and parental rights, as well as financial planning and asset protection.

https://www.bikellaw.com/blog/392/expecting-divorcing-a-guide-for-high-net-worth-families/

Divorce during pregnancy requires careful planning. Learn how affluent families can navigate custody, estate planning, healthcare, and wealth protection. Matrimonial Lawyers 212.682.6222

07/02/2026

There's a persistent myth that wealthy women have little to lose in divorce.

The opposite is often true.

Today's women are founding companies, leading organizations, earning significant incomes, and building wealth long before marriage. That changes the conversation around .

Protecting your financial future isn't about expecting your marriage to fail. It's about making informed decisions that safeguard what you've worked hard to create.

Learn how self-made women can thoughtfully safeguard their wealth in our latest blog.

Questions? Contact Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield at 212.682.6222.

Discover how high-earning women can safeguard their wealth, business, and financial future in divorce. Call 212.682.6222 to discuss your options.