Blog Posts in October, 2021 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Oct-2021 Child Support Tips! 1. What Is Child Support Child support is financial support provided by the noncustodial parent. It includes cash payments based on the parent's income and the needs of the child, health insurance, payments for child care, and payments for ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Oct-2021 What Should Be Included in Your Prenuptial Agreement? More and more couples call me these days asking about prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements are more popular than ever. Being an attorney in the field of family law for more than thirty-five years, I have guided thousands of couples about to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Oct-2021 Are You an Older Spouse Considering Divorce? The divorce rate overall, has been declining for the past 40 years, except for individuals over 50. “Gray Divorces” have actually been on the rise! During the pandemic, many older spouses called asking about divorce. The pandemic and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Oct-2021 Signs You Are Married to Someone With a Personality Disorder! Is your marriage surrounded by hostility, frustration, drama, and chaos? Are your efforts to improve the situation constantly ridiculed and shot down? As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I can tell you there might be a lot ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Oct-2021 Let Me Help You Decide Whether to Litigate or Mediate! When considering divorce, clients are usually familiar with going to court and fighting. More and more couples are learning there are effective, peaceful options. Some spouses want to fight but others don’t. Having a choice is a gift. Finding ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Oct-2021 Is It Time to "Divorce" Your Attorney? If you are unhappy with your divorce attorney, and not getting the legal support you need, you should consider getting rid of your attorney! Why did you hire your divorce attorney? An impressive legal background? Great reviews? A family referral? ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Oct-2021 My Divorce Dont's! As a divorce attorney/mediator for over thirty-five years, I’ve seen many spouses make some bad divorce mistakes. Most of the time decisions fueled by anger will not be in your best interest. Please don’t do it! I know you’re angry, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Oct-2021 What You Need to Know About Divorce! As a divorce attorney/mediator I get lots of questions about divorce. If you are thinking of going through a divorce, here is some information that will help you. Who can file for divorce in the State of New York? Any legally married person who meets ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 11-Oct-2021 If I Am Mediating my Divorce Do I need an Attorney? As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I am uniquely skilled as both an attorney and a mediator. When I am wearing my mediator hat and guiding a couple in the mediation process, I sometimes suggest spouses consult with an ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Oct-2021 Is It Time to Divorce Your Controlling Spouse? During a recent phone consultation, I spoke with a woman in her late 30’s who tearfully explained she was married to an abusive man. Her husband had taken total control of her life and she needed help. She further explained he was reading her ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Oct-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 my ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 4-Oct-2021 Do You Need Help Getting Out of a Verbally Abusive Marriage? “You are always late, now you have made me mad! You’re stupid! You are useless! Why did I ever marry you? Sound familiar? Yes, you are being verbally abused! But you don’t have to take it anymore! Many people who call for a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Oct-2021 Need Help With Your High Net Worth Divorce? As a New York divorce lawyer for more than 35 years, I have handled many financially complex, high net worth, and celebrity divorces. Let’s face it, divorce is never easy, but divorces involving large amounts of money, property, and other ... Continue Reading