Blog Posts in June, 2022 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Jun-2022 Litigation? Mediation? Which Divorce Path Will You Choose? There are two ways to get divorced in New York. One is litigation, the old traditional way in court. Both parties hire an attorney and they fight it out. The other path is the more progressive cost-effective process of mediation. An attorney/mediator ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Jun-2022 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. 24-Jun-2022 I'm Not Happy With My Divorce Attorney! What Should I Do? As a divorce attorney/mediator for over 35 years, I have received hundreds of calls from spouses unhappy with their divorce representation. If your divorce attorney is not returning phone calls, answering emails, not listening to what you want, or ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Jun-2022 Don't Delay Your Divorce Due to Inflation! Your Divorce Could Cost More later! Are you waiting to divorce because of inflation? If you are, don’t! There is no need to. It could actually cost you more later… Delaying your divorce because you’re afraid of a decrease in income, your diminishing assets portfolio ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Jun-2022 Are Child Custody and Visitation the Same? As a divorce attorney and mediator, I receive calls from couples of young children asking various questions about custody and visitation all the time. Often, these parents have little idea that “custody” to which they’re referring ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Jun-2022 Do You Need Help Divorcing a Spouse With a Personality Disorder? If you need help divorcing a spouse with a personality disorder, I am here to help. Are you anxious, confused, living in fear, walking on egg shells and feeling lost in your marriage? As a psychologically-trained divorce attorney, I can tell you ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Jun-2022 Are You Ready to Divorce Your Cheating Spouse? Cheating during the pandemic was on the up rise and it hasn’t slowed down! Modern technology and social media allows you to meet people quickly and in some ways quietly. Some say emotional affairs are not cheating. However, there is a fine line ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Jun-2022 I'm Pregnant and Need a Divorce! As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have successfully helped many spouses navigate the complexities of divorce. Here is a text I received seven months ago months ago: I need your help! I am pregnant with ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Jun-2022 Are You Looking for a Way Out of a Miserable Marriage? You may have been living for many years in an unhappy marriage and just not gotten the courage to do something about it. It's easy to keep putting it off because you know it will be unpleasant. But it’s time to be liberated. Stop ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-Jun-2022 It's Not too Late to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement Before You Walk Down the Aisle for Your June Wedding! June is wedding season and I’m receiving lots of calls from couples asking about prenuptial agreements, so I thought I would share some key reasons to consider having a prenuptial agreement. Much of the stigma surrounding prenups ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Jun-2022 Let Me Answer All Your Questions About Divorce! As a divorce attorney/mediator with over 35 years of experience, 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Jun-2022 10 Ways to Ready Yourself and Your Finances for Divorce! Even if you are not quite ready to get divorced, you need to be ready and Financially Prepared! Deciding to divorce is a complex process. Knowing how easy or difficult the process will be depends on you and how your spouse responds. The better ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Jun-2022 The Do's and Don'ts if You Want Custody of Your Children! Getting custody of your children when divorcing can be a challenge. Fighting for the custody of your child is sensitive and serious. Most courts prefer a shared or joint custody arrangement. When a spouse wants sole custody, I often tell them that ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Jun-2022 Divorce With Dignity Is Possible! 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. In order to make good use of the curve ... Continue Reading