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• Child Custody - Click here to view all posts

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  • Questions Often Asked About Child Custody During My Free Consultations!
    Child custody battles are often one of the most emotionally charged and difficult situations for parents to navigate. When a relationship breaks down, it can be challenging to come to an agreement on ...
  • My Checklist for an Effective Parenting Agreement!
    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, ...
  • 10 Reasons You Deserve Custody of Your Child in a Divorce!
    As a divorce attorney and mediator, I receive calls from couples of young children asking various questions about custody. Often, these parents have little idea that “custody” is actually ...
  Child Support - Click here to view all posts

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  • Do You Have Questions About Child Support?
    The role of parents is to provide love, care and stability for their children. When parents decide to divorce, children are often the first to suffer. Sometimes children get lost in the complicated ...
  • 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 ...
  Divorce - Click here to view all posts

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  • I Can Help You Successfully Divorce a Narcissist!
    You may ask yourself, “How did I get here? Why did I let this happen to me? What was I thinking?” The answer is you were seduced by your spouse’s charisma and cunning tactics. ...
  • 10 Signs Your Spouse Is Cheating on You and What You Can Do About It!
    Discovering that your spouse may be cheating on you is a distressing and challenging situation. While signs of infidelity do not definitively prove they are cheating, they may indicate the possibility ...
  • Are You Stuck in a Bad Marriage and Thinking About Divorce?
    Divorce is not something you planned for when you walked blissfully down the aisle. Marriage is often depicted as a sacred union filled with love, understanding, and happiness. However, in reality, ...
  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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  • Divorce Mediation Can Change Your Life!
    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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Want to Know How to Divorce Without an Attorney?
    We’ve all heard the horror stories from friends, newspapers, blogs, and tabloids. The typical divorce can be a nightmare, and everybody loses. Except, maybe, the divorce attorneys, who get paid ...
  Divorce Negotiation - Click here to view all posts

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  • I Can Help You Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce!
    One of the housewives of a well known franchise called me to ask for my help on how to tell her spouse she wanted a divorce. Her husband had grown distant. He was barely holding a job anymore and ...
  • 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 ...
  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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  • Is Your Wife Abusing You?
    I have worked with quite a few men over the last 35 years who all found themselves in very emotionally abusive relationships with their wives. In particular, in the last two years, abuse has ...
  • 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 ...
  Finance - Click here to view all posts

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  • 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 ...
  • Getting Married? Have You Discussed 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 ...
  • Can You Survive Financially if Divorce Comes Knocking on Your Door?
    I had a consultation last week with a devastated spouse who said tearfully, “I can’t believe it, I have been married, I thought happily, for 12 years, and today my spouse said he wants a ...
  Mediation - Click here to view all posts

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  • 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 ...
  • Why Celebrities and Chefs Should Consider Mediation When Divorcing!
    Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally draining process, especially for celebrities who have to go through it in the public eye. Many high-profile celebrity divorces have been publicized in the ...
  • 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 ...
  Mental Health - Click here to view all posts

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  • A Postnuptial Agreement Can Save Your Marriage to a Spouse Suffering With Mental Health Issues!
    Marriage under the best of circumstances is not easy. It requires dedication, hard work, and lots of love and good communication. When couples start struggling in their marriage whether due to ...
  • 10 Tips on Managing Work-life Balance for a Better Marriage!
    Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for your overall well-being, and it also has a significant impact on your marriage. Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in too many ...
  • 6 Ways to Handle Divorce Anxiety!
    Is thinking about divorce keeping you up at night? Are you afraid to take the first step? Do you get heart palpitations every time you start googling divorce attorneys? Yes, divorce anxiety is a real ...
  Parenting Plans - Click here to view all posts

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  • My 5 Holiday Co-Parenting Tips!
    During and after divorce it’s important to remember your children did not sign on to be your football. Many parents put their children right in the middle of their mess out of anger and pain. My ...
  • 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, ...
  Postnuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts

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  • A Postnuptial Agreement May Be the Band Aid You Need to Save Your Marriage!
    Getting married is so very exciting! June is here and it is that time of year when brides are eagerly gearing up for their weddings and all the glitz, glamour, and drama that a wedding brings. But ...
  • A Postnuptial Agreement May Save Your Marriage! Learn More...
    A postnuptial agreement, also known as a postnup, is a legal contract between spouses that outlines the division of assets and liabilities in the event of divorce or separation. While prenuptial ...
  • Did You Know a Postnuptial Agreement Can Be a Great Alternative to Divorce?
    Some couples think divorce is the only way to solve marital issues, but as a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I often recommend a postnuptial agreement as a healthy alternative ...
  Prenuptial - Click here to view all posts

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  • 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 ...
  • My Top 11 Tips for What Women Should Ask for in a Prenuptial Agreement!
    Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. These legal documents can help protect both parties in a marriage, ensuring that assets and liabilities are ...
  • 5 Reasons Millennials Are Saying "I Do" to Prenuptial Agreements!
    For many savvy couples these days, especially millennials, careful planning to have the best possible financially protected future together is an important consideration. With more than 35 years of ...
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  • Getting Married? Here Are 8 Reasons You Need a Prenuptial Agreement!
    When it comes to marriage, love, commitment, and trust are undoubtedly the cornerstones of a successful union. However, it is equally important to consider practical aspects of marriage and to protect ...
  • Are You 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 ...
  • Don't Sign That Prenuptial Agreement Until...
    You have a skilled family law attorney review what you are signing. You must protect yourself and get what you are entitled to in the event of a divorce. As a seasoned family law attorney and ...
  Psychology - Click here to view all posts

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  • My Psychological Approach to Divorce Can Change Your Life!
    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 ...
  • Thinking of Divorcing Your Bipolar Spouse?
    A divorcing couple met with me a few months ago for mediation. The husband had trouble holding a job as an accountant and significant outstanding credit card bills. He also smoked pot quite a bit and ...
  • 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, ...
  Separation - Click here to view all posts

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  • Unhappy in Your Marriage? Deciding Whether You Should Separate or Divorce?
    Thinking about separation or divorce? Whatever direction you choose, I’m here to answer all your questions, keep you on track, and help you meet your goals! With decades of experience as a ...
  • Make Sure Your Separation Agreement Includes Everything You Want Before You Sign It!
    Yes, make sure you are getting everything you want and deserve! It’s an important part of the divorce process! Don’t take signing your agreement lightly. Many spouses expect divorce to be ...
  • 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 ...
  Spousal Support - Click here to view all posts

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  • What Is a Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in New York?
    Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process, and understanding your rights and entitlements is crucial. If you're a wife considering a divorce in New York, it's important to ...
  • Divorcing? What You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance!
    Divorce can be a complicated and emotional process, especially when it comes to the financial aspects of separating from a spouse. One area that often causes confusion and disagreement is spousal ...
  • Wondering if You Are Entitled to Spousal Support?
    As a divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I hear this question from nervous spouses all the time. “Will I get spousal support? How long will it last? Will I be able to have the ...
  Taxes - Click here to view all posts

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  • Don't Become a Divorce and Tax Horror Story!
    Yes, it’s that time of year again as we gear up to deal with our taxes! For those getting a divorce, taxes are probably the least of their worries, but taxes and divorce are not always as ...
  • 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 ...
  Will - Click here to view all posts

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  • If You Are Divorcing You Need to Get Your Estate in Order!
    Divorce is really messy. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally. As a seasoned psychologically-trained divorce attorney and mediator, I work with divorcing couples all the time who share ...
  • Getting Divorced? Don't Forget to Update Your Will!
    Divorce is unpleasant. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally. I work with divorcing spouses all the time who share their sadness, confusion, anxiety and unhappiness with me. It’s a ...
  • 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 ...