Blog Posts in November, 2020 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Nov-2020 Are You a High Conflict Couple Looking for a COVID Divorce? As a divorce attorney and mediator, I can tell you divorce litigation is very rarely a positive process. Mediated and negotiated settlements are increasingly popular, especially among divorcing couples in today’s COVID-19 climate. A high ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Nov-2020 5 Tips for Surviving an Unhappy Marriage During the Coronavirus Pandemic! The coronavirus has changed our everyday lives beyond our understanding. We are all trying to be strong, go with the flow, and find creative ways to cope. Then there are those of us unhappily locked up with our spouse or significant other in an ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Nov-2020 We Have Divorce Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Holidays! I know that thinking about or getting a divorce under the best of circumstances is an overwhelming experience. Divorcing while dealing with the Coronavirus is the last thing you need. And now with the holidays upon us, yet another layer of stress is ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 23-Nov-2020 Divorcing Dads Love Their Children Too! When a married couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contested issues is often their children. As a psychologically-trained mediator and divorce attorney for more than 35 years, I’ve seen countless custody disputes. For many years, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Nov-2020 What Should Be Included in Your Separation Agreement? Many spouses expect divorce to be an ongoing battle, but as a seasoned New York divorce attorney and mediator, I tell many spouses it doesn’t have to be! There are constructive ways to tackle divorce and create a battle-free path that is ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Nov-2020 Divorce Story As a divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator, I hear all kinds of diverse divorce stories. I have decided to share some of these stories monthly with you. Naturally, I will change the names and some of the details to protect my clients. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Nov-2020 Divorce and the Family Business! Divorces for people who own businesses are different from those of wage earners. First of all, businesses often have cash income which is not declared on tax returns. This makes it difficult to estimate or trace the cash. Businesses are assets, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Nov-2020 4 Tips to Protect and Build Your Credit Score After Divorce! Divorce simply put, is a mess! It’s emotional, financial and painful! Even after the divorce is complete you can be left with lingering effects. This is especially true when it comes to your credit. During a divorce you often have to untangle ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 11-Nov-2020 Can I Get Spousal Maintenance? As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have received lots of questions about divorce. There are so many issues that must be handled when a couple decides to file for divorce. One issue that many divorcing couples are forced to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Nov-2020 High Net Worth Divorce Mistakes! High Net Worth Divorce cases can be complicated and highly emotional. The proceedings (litigation) or negotiations (mediation) can be exhausting as both parties wrestle for what they feel they deserve. As a skilled high net worth divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Nov-2020 We Are In Love! Why Do We Need A Prenup? I’m designing my wedding dress, selecting flowers, and tasting cakes for the happiest day of my life! Why is my fiance talking to me about a prenup? That’s what Michelle said to me tearfully during a recent phone consultation. Much of the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 4-Nov-2020 Let Me Answer Your Questions About Equitable Distribution! As a divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I have been guiding many spouses on the process of divorce. The more educated you are about divorce, the better decisions you can make. Today I am going to answer some of your questions about ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Nov-2020 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? New Years’? Even though your ... Continue Reading