New York Divorce News & Information
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Jul-2019
EXPERIENCE THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFU L BRENNER DIVORCE MEDIATION METHOD! What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “divorce?” “Fight!” Hire a Lawyer.” This is the way it’s been ever since the founding ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
26-Apr-2019
6 SPRING CLEANING DIVORCE TIPS Yeaaay! Spring is finally here! I thought it would never come. With the change of season comes the deep desire to start getting rid of the old and bring in the new. Cleaning out the closets, getting organized, opening ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
4-Mar-2019
Is Your Spouse Paying the Taxes? It’s that time of year again. Dreaded tax time! For those getting a divorce, taxes are the least of their worries. But let me share with you a story that will open your eyes and make you think twice. After ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
6-Feb-2019
DIVORCE PROOF YOUR RELATIONSHIP! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Traditionally couples in the millions get engaged on this day. Being in the field of family law as an attorney for more than thirty-five years, I expect that fifty ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
25-Jan-2019
5 Tips on How to Treat Minor Children While Going Through a Divorce With the holidays in the rearview mirror, many of us have set resolutions and goals for ourselves for 2019 in pursuit of happiness and personal development. For some, the attainment ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
4-Jan-2019
DIVORCE MEDIATION MATTERS TO MILLENIALS The millennial generation, born between 1980-2000, are enthusiastically embracing Divorce Mediation. Millenials are different from Generation X and Baby Boomers. They are tech savvy, play well with others, they ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
3-Dec-2018
Five Ways to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce Going through a separation or divorce during the holidays can be really dreadful! This time of year you are expected to be festive and to behave as if things are good. On the inside you’re ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Nov-2018
Divorcing? Children? Holidays? Oh, No! When you are a divorce attorney inevitably holiday time for clients and their families is turbulent and for some, very unhappy. Where do the children spend Thanksgiving? Who gets Hanukkah? What about Christmas? ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
25-Sep-2018
Your Divorce Checklist! You have been busy shopping for clothes and school supplies. You’ve been busy preparing the children to go back to school, and now they have settled in. This is the time of year when once the children are focused and ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. featuring Michael Giusto, Esq.
20-Sep-2018
What Happens to Your Estate Plan When You Divorce? By Michael Giusto and Lois Brenner Getting a divorce is a stressful experience and it’s not unusual for spouses to forget to address estate planning issues either before, during, or afterwards. ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Aug-2018
Save Your Marriage with a Postnuptial Agreement I met with a married couple recently who had an unusual request. They wanted to discuss issues they were having in their open marriage. This was somewhat of an eye opening situation for me. They had ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
16-Jul-2018
3 Best Methods to Settle a Custody Dispute Last week, I read that Nia Vardalos, the My Big Fat Greek Wedding (funny movie!) star, and Ian Gomez sadly filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. They cited irreconcilable differences and asked for ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Jul-2018
DIVORCE: With or Without Lawyers! I have been educating clients and the public for many years on how divorce doesn’t always have to be down and dirty. Divorce can be handled in a variety of ways. I can help you explore your options. You can ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
1-Jun-2018
MORE MILLENNIALS SEEK PRENUPS!! It’s that time of year again when many couples will be walking down the aisle. To have or not to have a prenuptial agreement is not the most romantic conversation to have as you are tasting wedding cake fillings ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
22-May-2018
Take a look at my Letter to the Editor at The New York Times on Mediating Abusive Relationships. You may find it interesting! If you or someone you know is being abused I can show you how mediation can be helpful when dealing with abusive ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
10-May-2018
DO ROYALS HAVE PRENUPS? Should you? When anyone ties the knot there is a lot at stake, but when you’re Royal that usually includes a whole lot of money! You may be surprised to learn when it comes to the royal family in England, prenups are ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
1-May-2018
Divorcing? Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? When a client comes to see me to discuss divorce it is not unusual for me to hear “I think my spouse is hiding assets. I have no idea what assets we have, or where they are. What do I do?” At many ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
26-Apr-2018
MEET LOIS BRENNER! HERE'S HOW.. ___________________________________________________________________________ "Psychology of Money" Event Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 Time: 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Ameriprise Financial 530 Fifth Ave. ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
6-Apr-2018
Are you ready to build your “Bird Nest?” Have you all seen the new show “Splitting Up Together”? It is a new series that airs Tuesday nights at 9:30 PM on ABC. It is about a couple that falls out of love, (as many do these ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Apr-2018
Can a Postnuptial Agreement save your Marriage? Getting married is very exciting! Spring is that time of year when brides are eagerly gearing up for their June weddings and all the glitz, glamour and drama that a wedding brings. But what about the ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
13-Mar-2018
GET YOUR “FREE” DIVORCE PERSONALITY QUIZ!!!! Head (Legal Strategy) + Heart (Emotions) “Unlike any other Divorce Attorney” Lois M. Brenner, Esq., PA-C, is a renowned New York Divorce Attorney, an accredited Divorce Mediator and ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
12-Mar-2018
ARE YOU ENTITLED TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT? Sometimes clients are confused as to how spousal support works. As a psychologically-trained mediator and divorce attorney, I often define what spousal support is and how it applies to a couple’s situation ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
2-Mar-2018
FINANCIAL DIVORCE “SMARTS” Are you financially ready to get divorced? Even if you are not quite ready to get divorced, you need to be informed and Financially Smart. Deciding to Divorce is a complex process. Deciding how easy or difficult ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
28-Feb-2018
Father’s Rights: More than Just Child Support Payments “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” - Abbé Prévost, Manon Lescaut When a married couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contested issues ...
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Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq.
14-Feb-2018
Till Trump do us part: The president's effect on US marriages By Jade Scipioni Published February 13, 2018 Personal Finance FOXBusiness Couples still have not altered their political affiliations and... Trump still do so,” Lois Brenner, a ...