Blog Posts in September, 2021 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Sep-2021 Tips for Talking to Your Spouse About Divorce! Peter and Angela have been married for 10 years. They have a 6-year-old son with anger issues. Peter is a pilot, and Angela is a jewelry designer. For the past year, Angela has been concerned that her husband has been in denial about their ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Sep-2021 Thinking of Divorce? Don't Move Out! As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I tell clients when thinking of divorce to never to leave their home. Making this move can work against you when divorcing if not properly strategized. I often hear from clients that once divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Sep-2021 What Not to Do if You Want Custody of Your Children Getting custody of your children when divorcing can be a big challenge. As a child custody specialist, I can guide you successfully through the process! Most courts prefer a shared or joint custody arrangement. When a parent wants sole custody, I ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Sep-2021 Divorcing? Don't Forget to Get Your Estate in Order! Divorce is scary, unpleasant, and for some, painful. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally for the entire family. I work with divorcing couples all the time who share their sadness, frustration, and unhappiness with me. Divorce can be a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Sep-2021 Divorcing? Did You Know You Don't Have to Go to Court? Divorcing? You can save money, time, and aggravation, and you don’t have to fight and go to court! As a highly skilled divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator, I can tell you there is a better, healthier solution. It’s ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Sep-2021 What's Your Marriage "Money Style?" 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, yes, even more than infidelity, what is ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Sep-2021 Are You Experiencing Divorce Anxiety? Are you thinking about divorcing but afraid to take the first step? Is the thought of getting a divorce keeping you up at night? Do you get heart palpitations every time you start googling divorce attorneys? Yes, divorce anxiety is a real thing. As a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-Sep-2021 What Are the Grounds for Divorce in New York? As a divorce attorney/mediator for over 35 years, I am often asked during a consultation about the grounds for divorce in New York. There are seven grounds for divorce. Irretrievable breakdown was added in 2010 as a legal reason – making it ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Sep-2021 Going Through a Divorce? Put Your Children 1st! With children going back to school and couples scrambling to fix their schedules and organize their lives, some spouses are also thinking of changing their lives. For some that means pursuing a divorce. However, with an eye on a brighter future and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Sep-2021 Divorcing? Take Your First Step, Call Me! I often tell my clients going through a divorce, the only predictability in life is change. We all dread and reluctantly develop coping mechanisms for managing the inevitable change that is part of being human, just as we are all adjusting to life ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Sep-2021 Ready to Divorce Your Cheating Spouse? Shortly after U.S lockdowns began due to the pandemic, cheating in marriages started to increase with the help of technology and it has continued to soar! Modern technology and social media allow you to meet people quickly and in some ways quietly. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Sep-2021 Can a Postnuptial Agreement Save Your Marriage to a Mentally Ill Spouse? With Fall fast approaching, many couples are making plans for their children’s schooling, organizing work schedules, and for others re-examining their marriages and wondering how they can make their lives better, especially in these challenging ... Continue Reading