Blog Posts in July, 2021 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Jul-2021 Beware! Don't Sign That Prenuptial Agreement Until... Don’t sign that prenuptial agreement until you have an experienced family law attorney review what you are signing. Be sure to get what you are entitled to, not just what is important to your fiance! Many couples are getting married now that ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 28-Jul-2021 Are You Sure Your Spouse Is Paying the Taxes? As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and meditator, I have handled thousands of cases over the last 35+ years. I have had many lightbulb moments. What spouses can do to ruin a marriage may surprise you. So let me share a story with you that ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 26-Jul-2021 Need Help With Your Divorce? As a divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator, I have spoken with many sad, angry, conflicted spouses over the last two years during the ongoing pandemic. Being locked up together wreaked havoc on many marriages. Spouses spoke up, acted ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 23-Jul-2021 Are You Married to a Narcissist? Aren’t we all slightly narcissistic? The answer is, “Yes.” There are various healthy traits of narcissism in many of us. But then there is the actual diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder. As a psychologically trained ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 21-Jul-2021 Uncontested Divorce in New York! As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have guided many spouses 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 support, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 19-Jul-2021 Divorce for Business Owners! 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. 16-Jul-2021 If I Divorce Will I Get Spousal Support? 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. 14-Jul-2021 Is It Time to Fire Your Divorce Attorney? If your attorney is not doing a good job, it’s time to kick him or her to the curb! Why did you hire your divorce attorney? Whatever the reason, if you are not happy with your divorce lawyer, and they’re not doing a great job for you, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Jul-2021 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 9-Jul-2021 Is Verbal Abuse Destroying Your Marriage? We see all kinds of abusive relationships in the news but do you know many marriages end today because one party is dealing with mental health issues that result in abusive behaviors that destroy marriages? Today a person facing divorce Googles ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 7-Jul-2021 Internet Influencers to IT Gurus Love Mediation! Since I have been practicing over 35 years as a divorce attorney and mediator, I have had an amazing array of clients, and most recently from internet influencers to IT gurus. Regardless of a client’s position in life, the 3 P’s of ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Jul-2021 Need Help With Your Statement of Net Worth? 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Jul-2021 What Should Be Included in Your Prenuptial Agreement? Wedding season is in full bloom. I have been getting lots of phone calls from hopeful lovebirds asking all kinds of questions about prenuptial agreements. From what I’m hearing as a prenuptial agreement maven, divorce attorney, and mediator, ... Continue Reading