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• Child Custody - Click here to view all posts

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  • My 10 Successful Visitation Tips!
    When a divorce occurs it not only affects the spouses but the entire family. For both parents and children during and after a divorce, maintaining healthy relationships with your children is a must. ...
  • When Should You Ask for Sole Physical Custody of the Children?
    As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator it is unusual to see one parent asking for the sole physical custody of the children. This type of request can sometimes be considered an ...
  • Need Help With Your Parenting Agreement?
    In my “divorce story” blog post a few weeks ago, I briefly described helping a couple with a parenting agreement. A lot of parents contacted me and had many questions about creating a ...
  Child Support - Click here to view all posts

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  • Ways to Prepare for Your Divorce in the New Year!
    Although we are all trying to enjoy the holidays and navigate this pandemic, some of us are using this valuable time to prepare for life moving forward as we look to a new year. Now is the time to ...
  • 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 ...
  • What You Need to Know About Child Support!
    As a divorce attorney/mediator for over 35 years, I have been successfully helping hundreds, if not thousands of spouses obtain child support and provide financial care for their children. So what do ...
  Divorce - Click here to view all posts

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  • Do You Know What The Grounds Are 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 ...
  • Are You Afraid to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce?
    A player from a major league baseball team called my office and scheduled a phone consultation. His wife seemed to have bipolar disorder and/or depression. He had tried to cope with it for many years, ...
  • Do You Have Questions About Equitable Distribution?
    As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have been guiding many spouses successfully on the path to divorce. The more educated you are about divorce, the better decisions you can make. ...
  Divorce Advice for Business Partners - Click here to view all posts

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  • Am I Entitled to Part of the Family Business in My Divorce?
    Divorce is no doubt an emotional nightmare, but it is also a financial and legal separation of a couple and their family. When considering divorce, spouses have a lot to consider financially like ...
  • Divorce and the Family Business!
    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 ...
  • Taking Your First Divorce Step!
    When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
  Divorce Mediation - Click here to view all posts

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  • Do You Know What The Grounds Are 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 ...
  • Let Me Show You How to Divorce Without an Attorney!
    It’s time to harness the power to manage your own divorce with my groundbreaking psychologically-infused divorce mediation method that approaches divorce both with head (legal) and with heart ...
  • Learn More About the Brenner Divorce Mediation Process!
    For more than 35 years I have served the NYC area as a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator. After witnessing the pain of many couples day after day, I decided to develop a unique ...
  Divorce Negotiation - Click here to view all posts

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  • Do You Know What The Grounds Are 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 ...
  • Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer If I am Mediating my Divorce?
    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 ...
  • Taking Your First Divorce Step!
    When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
  Domestic Partnership - Click here to view all posts

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  • Can Mediation Help Your Domestic Partnership?
    As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have helped thousands of couples in all kinds of relationships. You may be thinking, “What is a domestic partnership?” In New York, ...
  Family Law - Click here to view all posts

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  • Do You Know What The Grounds Are 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Can a Postnuptial Agreement Save Your Marriage in 2021?
    With the New Year upon us many couples are re-examining their marriages and wondering how they can make their lives better, especially in these challenging times. Some couples consider a prenuptial ...
  Finance - Click here to view all posts

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  • Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets?
    As a divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator with over 35 years of experience, I advise couples getting married to pay attention to the family finances. Both parties should know about ...
  • 10 Financially Smart Divorce Tips!
    Even if you are not quite ready to get divorced, you need to be informed and Financially Smart. Deciding to divorce is a complex process. Knowing how easy or difficult the process will be depends on ...
  • Your High Net Worth Divorce Deserves Specialized Representation!
    As a psychologically trained New York divorce attorney/mediator for more than 35 years, I have handled many financially complex, high net worth, high profile and celebrity divorces. Divorce is ...
  Mediation - Click here to view all posts

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  • Can Mediation Help Your Domestic Partnership?
    As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years, I have helped thousands of couples in all kinds of relationships. You may be thinking, “What is a domestic partnership?” In New York, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Since the Pandemic More and More Couples Are Choosing Mediation!
    It’s time to harness the power to manage your own divorce with my groundbreaking psychologically-infused divorce mediation method that approaches divorce both with head (legal) and with heart ...
  Mental Health - Click here to view all posts

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  • Call Me if You Want to Divorce a Spouse With a Personality Disorder!
    For over 35 years as a divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator, I uniquely guide couples, especially those with personality disorders, towards healthy, less painful, dignified divorces. ...
  • Is Your Marriage Making You Depressed?
    Have you wondered why you are always sad and feeling so bad? Do you think your marriage is making you depressed? Depression can make you feel tired, and like you are living under a cloud. You have no ...
  • Are Mental Health Issues Destroying Your Marriage?
    After living through a pandemic and losing loved ones and friends, there is an immediate need to address mental health issues plaguing marriages. We see all kinds of people suffering with mental ...
  Postnuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts

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  • Let me Show You How a Postnuptial Agreement Can Save Your Marriage!
    Getting married is very exciting! Spring is here and it is that time of year when brides are eagerly gearing up for their June weddings and all the glitz, glamour and drama that a wedding brings. But ...
  • Postnuptial Agreements can Save Marriages!
    As a divorce attorney and mediator, when I speak with couples unhappy in their marriages but not quite ready to give up, I often suggest a postnuptial agreement as a special tool to address the ...
  • Did You Know a Postnuptial Agreement Can Save Your Marriage?
    Wedding season is upon us and many couples are blissfully walking down the aisle! All of these couples will be walking down the aisle with love in their hearts and visions of forever! But as a divorce ...
  Prenuptial - Click here to view all posts

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  • Getting Engaged on Valentine's Day? Thinking About a Prenuptial Agreement?
    Valentine’s Day is definitely the most romantic day to pop the big question. The atmosphere sets the tone to take that beautiful ring out of your pocket, profess your love, and hope to spend a ...
  • 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 ...
  • We Are In Love!​ Why Do We Need A Prenup?
    I’m designing my wedding dress, selecting flowers, and tasting cakes for the happiest day of my life! Why is my fiance talking to me about a prenup? That’s what Michelle said to me ...
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  • If You Love Me, Why Do You Want a Prenuptial Agreement?
    I picked a venue, I’m designing my wedding dress, selecting flowers, and tasting cakes for the happiest day of my life! Why is my fiance asking me to sign a prenuptial agreement? That’s ...
  • Getting Married? My Top 9 Reasons to Have a Prenuptial Agreement!
    From what I’m hearing as a prenuptial agreement expert, divorce attorney, and mediator, is that couples are not letting the remnants of a global pandemic stand in their way of getting married. ...
  • Getting Married? Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
    If there is anything we have learned during this pandemic (besides vigorous hand washing), it is the amazing power of technology. We are fortunate to live in a digital age where information is at our ...
  Psychology - Click here to view all posts

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  • The Psychology of Divorce
    With over 35 years of experience as a divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator, I am a strong advocate for divorce with dignity. I have mastered techniques using psychology and sound ...
  • 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 ...
  • 5 Signs You Are Being Bullied by Your Controlling Spouse!
    During a recent phone consultation, I spoke with a woman in her late 30s who tearfully explained she had no control over her life. Her husband had multiple separate bank accounts and was cutting back ...
  Separation - Click here to view all posts

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  • Do I need a Separation Agreement?
    Yes, you do! It’s an important part of the divorce process! Many spouses expect divorce to be an ongoing battle, but as a seasoned New York divorce attorney/mediator, I tell many spouses, it ...
  • Do You Want a Separation or Divorce?
    Whatever direction you choose, I’m here to keep you on track and help you meet your goal! With decades of experience as a divorce attorney and mediator, I have been successfully guiding spouses ...
  • If You Are Struggling With Your Marriage, a Legal Separation Could Help!
    Over the last few months, I have spoken with many couples who are really struggling with their marriages. These couples are sad, confused, and not quite sure what path to take. They often say, ...
  Spousal Support - Click here to view all posts

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  • Are you Entitled to 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Divorcing? Will You Get Spousal Support?
    As a divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator for over 35 years, the question of spousal support comes up often in connection with a divorce. Does someone need, and are they entitled to, ...
  Taxes - Click here to view all posts

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  • Divorce and Taxes!
    Tax time is right around the corner! For those getting a divorce, taxes are the least of their worries, but taxes and divorce are not always as straight forward as one might think. As a divorce ...
  • Taking Your First Divorce Step!
    When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
  • What is a Statement of Net Worth?
    What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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  • Divorcing? Don't Forget to Get Your Estate in Order!
    Divorce is sad, unpleasant and often lonely. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally. I work with divorcing couples all the time who share their confusion, frustration and unhappiness with ...
  • Taking Your First Divorce Step!
    When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
  • What is a Statement of Net Worth?
    What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...