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Professional Athletes and Divorce with Evan Schein – Ep. #33

Divorce at Altitude Podcast

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    In the world of social media where information is at our fingertips, it is harder than ever to keep news of an impending divorce out of the front page of the tabloids for high profile clients. 

    Ryan Kalamaya and top NYC family law attorney Evan Schein discuss challenges that come with representing professional athletes and their demanding schedules, and suggestions to help clients maintain privacy through the divorce process.



    In This Episode:        

    – How contracts and money guarantees in the MLB and NFL play into a divorce  
    – Former Bronco Steve Sewell’s how incentives and bonus compensation played into his divorce case
    – Difference in MLB and NFL contracts
    – What happens if an athlete doesn’t work with a great financial advisor and goes through all of their earnings
    – Recommendations for avoiding media attention in a high profile divorce
    – Parenting agreements for professional athletes
    – Social media in a high profile divorce 

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    About Evan Schein

    Evan Schein is a partner with Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP and leads the firm’s litigation practice. Prior to becoming an attorney, Evan was a sports agent. He focuses his practice on representing professional athletes in family lawmatters to bring his two passions of sports and family law together. He has also been recognized in the New York Metro Super Lawyers Edition from 2013 to 2019, and is also the host of Schein On: The Podcast.


    What is Divorce at Altitude? 

    Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

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