BrideLawyer Podcast

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The BrideLawyer™ Podcast - where fairy tales meet the fine print. Hosted by mother-daughter attorneys Shari Rivkind, Esq. and Morgan Weil, Esq., this witty, heartfelt show turns real weddings and marriages into modern fairy tales with legal lessons. From prenups and contracts to planning and partnership, it’s the podcast that helps couples protect their love stories before and after “I do” - with laughter, insight, and a little magic.

  1. 5d ago

    What Is a Geriatric Pregnancy? | The Princess Called Old Before Her Time

    You finally get pregnant...and then you see a word on your medical chart that makes your heart stop:"Geriatric."If you're 35 or older, you've probably heard the term advanced maternal age or geriatric pregnancy. It sounds frightening - but what does it actually mean?In this episode, attorneys Shari Rivkind and Morgan Weil explain: ✔️ Why doctors use the term "advanced maternal age"✔️ What extra testing you may be offered (NIPT, NT scans, CVS, amniocentesis)✔️ Why you'll likely have more ultrasounds and monitoring✔️ What Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists do✔️ Whether you can take time off work for prenatal appointments✔️ When FMLA, pregnancy discrimination laws, PTO, and disability benefits may apply✔️ Why this label says more about your medical care than it does about youThrough the story of "Rachel," we talk about the emotional impact of hearing that word, and why understanding it can replace fear with confidence.Because the label doesn't define you. It simply helps guide your care.📖 Learn more in our book:I Want to Have a Baby What Do I Do Now?Subscribe for new episodes of The Baby Files, where we explain the legal, practical, and emotional issues no one tells you about before having a baby.

  2. 5d ago

    How Do You Know You're Ready for a Baby? | Hans and Gretta and the Trail That Disappears

    Everyone tells you what stroller to buy, what crib to pick, and what diapers to register for. Almost nobody talks about the legal, financial, and practical realities of having a baby.In this season premiere, Hans and Gretta and the Trail That Disappears, we explore the question almost every couple eventually faces: Are we actually ready for a baby?For most of our lives, there is a path. School. Career. Relationship. Marriage. The next step always seems obvious. Then one day the question arrives: Should we have a baby? And suddenly the map disappears.Through the story of Hans and Gretta - and Morgan's own real-life pregnancy journey - we discuss the issues many future parents don't discover until they're already expecting, including maternity leave, disability leave, health insurance, hospital rights, childcare costs, wills, guardianship planning, and more.Because having a baby isn't just a medical decision.It's a legal, financial, and life-changing one.In this episode, we discuss:How to know if you're really ready for a babyFMLA and maternity leave basicsIncome during leave and what to expect financiallyHealth insurance, deductibles, and surprise medical billsThe No Surprises ActWills, guardians, and estate planning for parentsThe hidden legal side of parenthoodWhy every growing family needs a roadmapWhether you're trying to conceive, already pregnant, or simply thinking about starting a family, this episode will help you understand the questions most people don't ask until it's too late.Chapters00:00 The Spark – Are We Ready for a Baby? 03:11 Storytime – Pregnancy Planning Without a Roadmap04:15 The Breakdown – FMLA, Maternity Leave, Insurance & Baby Costs04:50 Real World Advice – Financial and Legal Planning for New Parents05:40 The Moral – Protecting Your Family Before Baby Arrives05:58 Outro – Welcome to The Baby FilesAbout BridelawyerAt Bridelawyer, we help couples navigate the legal side of life's biggest milestones-from getting married to growing your family.From prenups and wills to family planning, maternity leave, insurance issues, surrogacy, adoption, and estate planning, we're here to help you protect the people you love.🌐 www.bridelawyer.com📚 Check out our book:I Want To Have A Baby: What Do I Do Now? A Practical Legal Guide to Pregnancy, Maternity Leave, Insurance, Surrogacy, Adoption, and Your Rightshttps://a.co/d/0bCFdXVKOther Bridelawyer Books on Amazon• I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, wedding contracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrFDisclaimerThis video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consult an attorney licensed in your state regarding your specific situation.

  3. Jun 4

    What Happens When Marriage Stops Feeling Fair? | The Glass Ceiling Clause

    Marriage is supposed to be a partnership. But what happens when one partner’s career takes off… and the other quietly steps back? In this episode of The BrideLawyer Podcast, we explore the invisible sacrifices couples make for marriage, children, relocation, and career growth -and why those sacrifices can create resentment, imbalance, and financial vulnerability when there is no plan. Through the story of Claire and Benjamin, Bridelawyer attorneys Shari and Morgan break down what happens when a marriage changes after the wedding day -and how postnuptial agreements, career equity clauses, and honest conversations can help protect fairness inside a modern marriage. Because marriage equality is not always about earning the same amount.Sometimes it is about recognizing the value of unseen labor, interrupted careers, and the partner who quietly keeps everything running behind the scenes. In this episode, we discuss:• Career sacrifice and marriage• What happens when one spouse pauses their career• Relocation, childcare, and invisible labor• Postnuptial agreements and career equity clauses• Protecting retirement and financial fairness• Why marriages need regular “fairness check-ins”• The difference between equality and balance in a relationship Love evolves.Marriage evolves.And sometimes the agreements protecting your marriage should evolve too. Because the strongest partnerships are not built on assumptions.They are built on communication, planning, and fairness. Episode Guide 00:00 Opening - Invisible Rules in Marriage00:29 The Spark - when one spouse becomes the default sacrificer01:11 Storytime - Claire and Benjamin03:49 The Breakdown - career pauses, postnups, and fairness04:21 Real World Advice - annual marriage check-ins04:47 Moral of the Story - partnership, sacrifice, and balance05:10 Season Finale Outro - closing The Newlywed Files   Read ThisWeek’s Blog:https://bridelawyer.com/the-bridelawyer-brief FollowBrideLawyer 🌐 Website: https://www.bridelawyer.com📸 Instagram: @bridelawyers🎵 TikTok: @bridelawyers📘 Facebook: Bride Lawyer💼 LinkedIn: BrideLawyer.com Bridelawyer Books on Amazon • I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, weddingcontracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practicalguide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrF • I Want To Have A Baby: What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide torights & protections before, during and after having a baby https://a.co/d/0bCFdXVK

  4. May 21

    Before You Have a Baby, Watch This | The Baby Clause

    Pregnancy tests. Fertility clinics. Frozen embryos. Nursery plans.Different journeys. Same overwhelming question: “Are we really ready to become parents?” In this episode of The BrideLawyer Podcast, we follow two couples standing at the beginning of family life — one unexpectedly pregnant, the other navigating IVF, fertility treatment, and the legal realities that come withmodern parenthood. Because becoming parents is not only emotional. It is legal. Financial. Medical. Practical. And deeply personal. Through storytelling and real legal insight, Bridelawyer attorneys Shari and Morgan explore the legal planning every growing family should consider - whether your child arrives through pregnancy, IVF, surrogacy, adoption, or years of hope and science. Because parenthood begins with love… but thrives on planning. In this episode, we discuss:• Naming guardians in wills• Why every parent needs updated estate planning• IVF agreements and frozen embryo disputes• Surrogacy contracts and pre-birth orders• Health insurance deadlines and fertility coverage• Why minors should not inherit directly• Life insurance and trust planning for parents• Temporary caregivers and emergency authorizations• The emotional and legal realities of fertility treatment• Protecting your future child before they even arrive Episode Guide 00:00 Opening — Two Couples, One Big Decision00:54 The Spark — the moment everything changes01:53 Storytime — pregnancy, IVF, and legal realities03:30 The Breakdown — wills,guardians, embryos & legal planning04:56 Real-World Advice — The Baby Clause checklist05:17 Moral of the Story — protection is an act of love Read This Week’s Blog:The Bridelawyer Brief Follow Bridelawyer 🌐 Bridelawyer Website📸 Instagram @bridelawyers🎵 TikTok @bridelawyers📘 Bride Lawyer Facebook💼 BrideLawyer LinkedIn Want morereal-world legal guidance for marriage, parenthood, and modern family life?Explore the Bridelawyer book series on Amazon. • I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, weddingcontracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practicalguide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrF • I Want To Have A Baby: What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide torights & protections before, during and after having a baby https://a.co/d/0bCFdXVK

  5. May 7

    Wait 5 Years. Lose Thousands | Rapunzel’s Retirement Tower |

    Most couples think retirement is something to figure out later. It’s not. In this episode, our mother-daughter duo oflawyers explain why waiting even a few years can cost you thousands over time—and what newlyweds should actually be doing from the start. This is not about being wealthy. It’s about starting early and staying consistent. In this video, you’ll learn:• Why waiting is expensive• How employer plans and matching work• Roth IRA and SEP IRA basics• Why beneficiaries matter• How small habits build real savings• What couples should be talking about early If you’ve ever thought:“We’ll deal with this later,”“We don’t have enough yet,”or “We’ll figure it out down the road,” Episode Guide 00:00 Opening01:31 The Spark  - Why people delayretirement 02:16 Storytime  - Why starting earlymatters 03:59 The Breakdown  - Where to begin,401Ks, IRAs, beneficiaries, life insurance etc 07:05 RealLife Advice - What actually works 08:11 Moral of the Story  - The long-termplan Read This Week’s Blog:https://bridelawyer.com/the-bridelawyer-brief Follow Bridelawyer 🌐 Website: https://www.bridelawyer.com📸 Instagram: @bridelawyersBridelawyer Books onAmazon • I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, weddingcontracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practicalguide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrF • I Want To Have A Baby: What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide torights & protections before, during and after having a baby https://a.co/d/0bCFdXVK

  6. Apr 27

    Should Spouses Share Passwords? | The Damsel and the Digital Assets

    If you think marriage means sharing every login, this episode may surprise you.Sharing a digital life after marriage sounds simple, until it isn’t. In this episode of The BrideLawyer Podcast, we explore what happens when newlyweds merge passwords, cloud accounts, subscriptions, business platforms, and personal logins without a plan. Because in modern marriage, your digital life is part of your real life and one “helpful” password change can turn into stress, confusion, or a complete lockout.Once upon a marriage, in the digital kingdom of Cloudshire, a newlywed named Elara kept her world online - her photos, journals, subscriptions, and the business she ran from her website. Her prince, Rowan, meant well. But one small password change set off a chain reaction that locked Elara out of the systems that kept her life running. What followed was not a story about bad intentions. It was a story about what happens when couples merge too much, too fast, without boundaries, backups, or a plan.Through storytelling and real legal insight, Bridelawyer attorneys, Shari and Morgan break down:• What accounts married couples should and should not share• Why personal accounts should stay personal• How to create a shared Marriage Vault• Why every couple needs a Digital Life Map• How a durable power of attorney can matter in a digital emergency• Why a will should address digital assets• What to do if a spouse locks you out accidentally or intentionallyMarriage does not mean giving up every digital boundary. Trust does not require total access. And the best time to plan for digital life is before there is a problem. Because sometimes the tower is not made of stone. Sometimes it is made of passwords.Episode Guide00:00 Opening — The Digital World.00:36 The Spark — should spouses share passwords?01:11 Storytime — the newlywed lockout02:37 The Breakdown — digital assets, passwords, and account access03:47 Emergency Digital Safety Net — wills, powers of attorney, and backup access06:33 If Your Spouse Locks You Out — accidental and intentional lockouts07:24 The Conversation Couples Need to Have — what to share and what to keep separate08:21 The Newlywed Digital Peace Plan — how to protect your digital life in marriage08:44 Moral of the Story — trust, boundaries, and digital clarity📝 Read This Week’s Blog:https://bridelawyer.com/the-bridelawyer-briefFollow BrideLawyer🌐 Website: https://www.bridelawyer.com📸 Instagram: @bridelawyers🎵 TikTok: @bridelawyers📘 Facebook: Bride Lawyer💼 LinkedIn: BrideLawyer.comBridelawyer Books on Amazon• I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, wedding contracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrF• I Want To Have A Baby: What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide to rights & protections before, during and after having a babyhttps://a.co/d/0bCFdXVK

  7. Apr 9

    What Happens To Your Inheritance When You Get Married? | Love & the Inheritance Clause | BrideLawyer Podcast

    She thought she was building a life with him. She didn’t realize she might be giving up her grandmother’s legacy in the process. In this episode of The BrideLawyer Podcast, we tell the story of a bride who inherited more than money - she inherited years of sacrifice, discipline, and love. And when she and her husband decided to buy a home together, one simple suggestion changed everything: “Why don’t we use your inheritance?” It sounded like partnership.It felt like love.But legally… it was something else. What we break down: The reality: Inheritance is protected… until you mix it. Once it’s mixed, it may nolonger be yours. Why this matters: Most couples aren’t trying to divide assets. They’re trying to build something together. But if you don’t understand how the law treats inheritance, you can unintentionally turn something meant to stay yours into something that has to be shared. And that’s not a conversation anyone wants to have later. About Bridelawyer: Two generations. Two lawyers. One marriage at a time.Where fairy tales meet fine print. Coming Next: The Damsel and the Digital AssetsBecause love is eternal… but your login should probably be changed. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Bride’s Inheritance Story01:49 “Why Don’t We Use Your Inheritance?”02:11 Separate Property vs Commingling02:50 Using Inheritance for a Home03:15 What Happens in Divorce03:30 How the Postnup Agreement Protected Her04:26 Why It Strengthened the Marriage04:50 What Makes a Postnup Enforceable04:59 The 5 Legal Requirements05:47 Real-World Advice: Protect Before You Share06:09 Prenup vs Postnup vs Cohab07:17 The Moral: Love vs Legacy Follow Bridelawyer 🌐 Website: https://www.bridelawyer.com 📸 Instagram: @bridelawyers🎵 TikTok: @bridelawyers📘 Facebook: Bride Lawyer💼 LinkedIn: BrideLawyer.comWhat You Get Every Week Your once-a-week dose of real legal clarity wrapped in Bridelawyer magic.We cover prenups, vendor contracts, wills, money, family dynamics, andeverything that happens before, during, and after “I do.” Bridelawyer Books on Amazon • I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, weddingcontracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practicalguide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrF #Prenup #Inheritance #MarriageLaw

  8. Mar 19

    Happily Ever After (and the IRS) - The Tax Mistake That Can Cost You

    The wedding is over. The thank-you notes are (mostly) sent. And then… the IRS enters the chat.In this episode of The BrideLawyer Podcast - The Newlywed Files, Shari & Morgan - your favorite mother-daughter legal duo - break down one of the least romantic, but most important, decisions newlyweds make: how to file your taxes.Joint or separate?Savings or risk?Love… or liability?Because while filing jointly can unlock real tax benefits, it also creates something many couples don’t see coming: shared legal responsibility.And if something goes wrong?The IRS doesn’t care who made the mistake.You’ll hear the real story of a newlywed who trusted, signed, and suddenly found herself facing penalties she didn’t create - and what legal protections may still exist when trust and paperwork collide.What You’ll Learn:• The real difference between filing jointly vs. separately• Why “just signing” a tax return can create legal exposure• How innocent spouse relief actually works• What documentation matters if a problem arises• The timeline that can make or break your options• Why organization is the most underrated financial protection in marriage• The Bridelawyer approach: practical, protective, and grounded in real lifeReal-World Advice You Can Use:This episode gives you a clear, actionable system for protecting yourself, including:• What documents to keep (and why they matter)• How to track responsibility and communication• What to do immediately if the IRS contacts you• How to structure your financial life as a couple going forwardThe Bigger Picture:This isn’t about mistrust. It’s about maturity. Because marriage isn’t just emotional — it’s financial, legal, and documented. And when handled correctly? It becomes stronger, calmer, and a lot less stressful.Episode Guide:00:00 Opening – Love, marriage… and the IRS00:28 The Spark – Joint vs. separate filing explained0:58 Storytime – When trust meets tax liability02:23 The Breakdown – What joint filing really means03:14 Real-World Advice – What to document and track04:35 The Moral – Love is magic, but the IRS wants proof📲 Follow Bridelawyer:🌐 Website: https://www.bridelawyer.com📸 Instagram: @bridelawyers🎵 TikTok: @bridelawyers📘 Facebook: Bride Lawyer💼 LinkedIn: BrideLawyer📚 BrideLawyer Books:• I’m Getting Married: What Do I Do Now? - Prenups, wedding contracts, wills & morehttps://a.co/d/7zdtrHe• I’m Married: What Do I Do Now? - Post-wedding legal + financial advicehttps://a.co/d/dcwjhV8• I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ What Do I Do Now? - A practical guide to rights & protectionshttps://a.co/d/bFYUwrF(Available on Amazon) What You Get Every Week:Your once-a-week dose of real legal clarity - wrapped in BrideLawyer storytelling. We cover prenups, money, contracts, marriage, and everything that happens after “I do.”

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The BrideLawyer™ Podcast - where fairy tales meet the fine print. Hosted by mother-daughter attorneys Shari Rivkind, Esq. and Morgan Weil, Esq., this witty, heartfelt show turns real weddings and marriages into modern fairy tales with legal lessons. From prenups and contracts to planning and partnership, it’s the podcast that helps couples protect their love stories before and after “I do” - with laughter, insight, and a little magic.

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  • Creator
    BrideLawyer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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    Explicit
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    © BrideLawyer
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