Blog Posts in 2023 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Sep-2023 Steps to Take When Your Husband Tells You He Wants a Divorce! First Breathe! You will be okay! It is not unusual for a wife to all of a sudden hear from her husband that he wants a divorce. I receive calls all the time from wives who have just heard the devastating news! There can be a lot of factors ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Sep-2023 Your High Net Worth Divorce Deserves Sophisticated Representation! As a New York medically-trained divorce lawyer/mediator for more than 35 years, I have handled many financially complex, high net worth, high profile and celebrity divorces. Divorce is never easy, but those involving large amounts of money, property, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Sep-2023 It's Back to School! Need Help Revising Your Visitation Schedule/Parenting Plan? Yes, it’s that time of year again, it’s back to school. Revising school year schedules is a must for many parents and in particular for divorcing or divorced parents. As a psychologically trained family law attorney and mediator, I help ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Sep-2023 Doctors, Lawyers, and Other Professionals Choose Divorce Mediation! Since I have been practicing over 35 years as a medically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I have had an amazing array of clients from business owners to therapists to celebrities. Regardless of your position in life, mediation provides ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Aug-2023 Lois Brenner's Divorce Checklist! Divorce affects every aspect of your life. Asking questions important to you during your initial consultation with a divorce attorney/mediator is key to navigating your path to a successful divorce. As a highly skilled divorce attorney/mediator for ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 23-Aug-2023 Warning: Don't Sign That Prenuptial Agreement Until You Speak With Me! As a family law attorney/mediator for more than 35 years, I have reviewed and drafted thousands of prenuptial agreements. Many couples are getting ready to walk down the aisle this Fall. If you are considering a prenuptial agreement or your ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Aug-2023 Want to Divorce Your Spouse You Can't Locate? We Can Help! If you want a divorce but you have been estranged and you don’t know how to locate your spouse, Divorce by Publication is your answer, and we can help! In New York, the legal system requires that you make every effort to find your spouse in ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 9-Aug-2023 10 Clever Ways to Divorce a Narcissist! Divorcing a narcissist can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining process. Narcissists often exhibit manipulative behaviors, an inflated sense of self-importance, and a lack of empathy, making the divorce proceedings combative and more ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Aug-2023 Your Divorce Can Be Peaceful! Find Out How... During these challenging, uncertain times, as a divorce attorney and mediator, I am happy to offer spouses a peaceful approach to divorce. It gives me great pleasure to offer a productive alternative to litigation, combative lawyers, and expensive ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 26-Jul-2023 Thinking About Divorce? Scared to Fill Out the Dreaded 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. 24-Jul-2023 Ready to leave a Miserable Marriage? You may be living in an unhappy marriage and just have not gotten the courage to do anything about it. It's easy to keep putting it off because you know it will be unpleasant. As a medically trained divorce lawyer and mediator who deals with both ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 21-Jul-2023 Lois Brenner's Parenting Plan Checklist! When parents separate or divorce, it is important to create a parenting agreement that outlines how they will share responsibilities for their children's care and upbringing. As a skilled, psychologically trained family law attorney/mediator, I ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 19-Jul-2023 Did You Know That Psychology Plays a Big Role in Marriage and Divorce? Marriage and divorce are two significant life events that can have a huge impact on one's mental health and well-being. While marriage can bring happiness, companionship, fulfillment and love, divorce can be a challenging and emotional process ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Jul-2023 Do You Need An Uncontested Divorce? As a divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I have guided many spouse 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 14-Jul-2023 Need Help Talking to Your Spouse About Divorce? Scott and Jen have been married for 10 years. They have a 9-year-old daughter with behavioral problems. Scott is a drone pilot, and Jen works part-time as a makeup artist. For the past three years, Scott has been concerned that his wife has been in ... Continue Reading