New York Divorce News & Information
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
27-Sep-2023
First Breathe! You will be okay! It is not unusual for a wife to all of a sudden hear from her husband that he wants a divorce. I receive calls all the time from wives who have just heard the devastating news! There can be a lot of factors ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
20-Sep-2023
As a New York medically-trained divorce lawyer/mediator for more than 35 years, I have handled many financially complex, high net worth, high profile and celebrity divorces. Divorce is never easy, but those involving large amounts of money, property, ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
13-Sep-2023
Yes, it’s that time of year again, it’s back to school. Revising school year schedules is a must for many parents and in particular for divorcing or divorced parents. As a psychologically trained family law attorney and mediator, I help ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
6-Sep-2023
Since I have been practicing over 35 years as a medically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I have had an amazing array of clients from business owners to therapists to celebrities. Regardless of your position in life, mediation provides ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
30-Aug-2023
Divorce affects every aspect of your life. Asking questions important to you during your initial consultation with a divorce attorney/mediator is key to navigating your path to a successful divorce. As a highly skilled divorce attorney/mediator for ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
23-Aug-2023
As a family law attorney/mediator for more than 35 years, I have reviewed and drafted thousands of prenuptial agreements. Many couples are getting ready to walk down the aisle this Fall. If you are considering a prenuptial agreement or your ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
16-Aug-2023
If you want a divorce but you have been estranged and you don’t know how to locate your spouse, Divorce by Publication is your answer, and we can help! In New York, the legal system requires that you make every effort to find your spouse in ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
9-Aug-2023
Divorcing a narcissist can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining process. Narcissists often exhibit manipulative behaviors, an inflated sense of self-importance, and a lack of empathy, making the divorce proceedings combative and more ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Aug-2023
During these challenging, uncertain times, as a divorce attorney and mediator, I am happy to offer spouses a peaceful approach to divorce. It gives me great pleasure to offer a productive alternative to litigation, combative lawyers, and expensive ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
26-Jul-2023
As a divorce attorney/ mediator for over 35 years, I have seen many clients look scared when I hand them a Statement of Net Worth. The good news is there is nothing to fear, and I’m here to help! I find that most clients hate filling out their ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
24-Jul-2023
You may be living in an unhappy marriage and just have not gotten the courage to do anything about it. It's easy to keep putting it off because you know it will be unpleasant. As a medically trained divorce lawyer and mediator who deals with both ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
21-Jul-2023
When parents separate or divorce, it is important to create a parenting agreement that outlines how they will share responsibilities for their children's care and upbringing. As a skilled, psychologically trained family law attorney/mediator, I ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
19-Jul-2023
Marriage and divorce are two significant life events that can have a huge impact on one's mental health and well-being. While marriage can bring happiness, companionship, fulfillment and love, divorce can be a challenging and emotional process ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
17-Jul-2023
As a divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I have guided many spouse through the divorce process. New York law allows couples to obtain an uncontested divorce when both parties agree to the divorce as well as agreeing to spousal ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
14-Jul-2023
Scott and Jen have been married for 10 years. They have a 9-year-old daughter with behavioral problems. Scott is a drone pilot, and Jen works part-time as a makeup artist. For the past three years, Scott has been concerned that his wife has been in ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
12-Jul-2023
Money for most of us is an emotionally charged topic. That’s why few of us, and few couples, like to talk about it. When couples come to see me and are considering a divorce, money can actually be what is driving the couple apart, even more ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
10-Jul-2023
Thinking about divorce? Is your spouse hiding money, mentally unstable, cheating, or abusing you? Or perhaps you are in agreement with getting a divorce and you just need a “voice of reason” to guide and protect you in the process? As a ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
7-Jul-2023
If you are going to divorce a narcissist, my survival guide will help you! Are you ready? Do you have what it takes? Come on! You can do it! And I can help… As a medically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I have navigated successful ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
5-Jul-2023
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for your overall well-being, and it also has a significant impact on your marriage. Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in too many directions? As a medical and family law professional, ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
3-Jul-2023
A gray divorce refers to the dissolution of a marriage between individuals who are over the age of 50 or who have been married for a long time. It is called "gray" divorce because it typically involves older adults, and the term plays on ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
30-Jun-2023
Do you ever feel like you are being watched? Well, maybe you are. As a medically trained divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have had many clients share with me their suspicions, and no they weren’t paranoid, they were correct. ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
28-Jun-2023
As a divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I tell clients when they are thinking of divorce not to leave their home. Making this move can work against you when divorcing if not properly strategized. I often hear from clients that once ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
26-Jun-2023
I had a consultation last week with a devastated spouse who said tearfully, “I can’t believe it, I have been married, I thought happily, for 12 years, and today my spouse said he wants a divorce to marry his childhood sweetheart. This ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
23-Jun-2023
When we think of spousal abuse we often hear the wife is being abused, but men get abused too, and I have helped many of them. I have worked with a few men in the last year who all found themselves in very emotionally abusive relationships with their ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
21-Jun-2023
We’ve all heard the horror stories from friends, newspapers, blogs, and tabloids. The typical divorce can be a nightmare, and everybody loses. Except, maybe, the divorce attorneys, who get paid for their time while divorcing couples fight over ...