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  • Child Custody - Click here to view all posts
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    • 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 ...
    • 5 Tips on Keeping Your Children 1st While Going Through a Divorce
      With the New Year almost upon us, many couples are setting goals for 2021 in the pursuit of happiness for themselves and their family. For some couples, the attainment of these objectives involves the ...
    • What Is Child Custody in New York?
      As a seasoned New York family law attorney, mediator, and psychologically-trained medical professional, I regularly advise mothers and fathers going through divorce who are considering a custody ...
    Child Support - Click here to view all posts
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    • 5 Things You Need Know About Child Support!
      As a divorce attorney/mediator for over 35 years, I have guided many spouses through the maze of child support. Making sure a child is supported financially is an important component of the 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 ...
    Divorce - Click here to view all posts
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    • Don't Make A Divorce Mistake!
      When people decide to divorce it is usually in the whirlwind of heightened emotion. People are not always thinking rationally in this mindset. I often caution clients not to be reactive when thinking ...
    • Is It Time to Divorce Your Addicted Spouse?
      Spouses faced with addiction being a third party in their relationship generally find divorce to be their only way out. As a psychologically-trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I have a ...
    • What to Do When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce!
      It is not unusual for a spouse to hear with no warning from the other that they want a divorce. There can be a lot of factors influencing a partner to come to this decision. It could be another woman ...
    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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    • What to Do When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce!
      It is not unusual for a spouse to hear with no warning from the other that they want a divorce. There can be a lot of factors influencing a partner to come to this decision. It could be another woman ...
    • 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 ...
    • Do You Know You Don't Need a Lawyer to Divorce?
      You may have just heard the dreaded “D” word pass your spouses lips. You feel sad, lonely, and scared. But you don’t have to be! We’ve all heard the horror stories from ...
    Divorce Negotiation - Click here to view all posts
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    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Family Law - Click here to view all posts
    The latest posts for Family Law are listed below.
    • 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 ...
    • 5 Tips on Keeping Your Children 1st While Going Through a Divorce
      With the New Year almost upon us, many couples are setting goals for 2021 in the pursuit of happiness for themselves and their family. For some couples, the attainment of these objectives involves the ...
    • Need Help With Your Parenting Agreement?
      In my “divorce story” blog post on Wednesday, I briefly described helping a couple with a parenting agreement. A few parents contacted me and had lots of questions about creating a ...
    Finance - Click here to view all posts
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    • 10 Financially Smart COVID 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. How easy or difficult the process will be depends on you and ...
    • 4 Tips to Protect and Build Your Credit Score After Divorce!
      Divorce simply put, is a mess! It’s emotional, financial and painful! Even after the divorce is complete you can be left with lingering effects. This is especially true when it comes to your ...
    • High Net Worth Divorce Mistakes!
      High Net Worth Divorce cases can be complicated and highly emotional. The proceedings (litigation) or negotiations (mediation) can be exhausting as both parties wrestle for what they feel they ...
    Mediation - Click here to view all posts
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    • 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 ...
    Mental Health - Click here to view all posts
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    • Are You Suffering from Divorce Anxiety?
      As a psychologically-trained medical professional, mediator, and divorce attorney, I can spot divorce anxiety right away. I often hear and see the symptoms before my clients do. Why wouldn’t ...
    • Are You Being Verbally Abused?
      Are you walking on eggshells? Criticized? Being isolated? Then you may be in an abusive relationship. This is a lot more common than you may think, and there is a way out! Many spouses who consult ...
    • Is COVID-19 Affecting Your Bipolar Spouse?
      These are very difficult times. People already suffering from mental health issues are suffering even more. Couples in unhappy marriages are now pressured by losing their jobs, juggling their ...
    Postnuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts
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    • 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 ...
    • What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?
      Some couples consider a prenuptial agreement when they are getting married. But what if you weren’t one of those couples? Is it too late once you’ve been married to put something in place ...
    • What Should Be Included in Your Separation Agreement?
      Many spouses expect divorce to be an ongoing battle, but as a seasoned New York divorce attorney and mediator, I tell many spouses it doesn’t have to be! There are constructive ways to tackle ...
    Prenuptial - Click here to view all posts
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    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    Prenuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts
    The latest posts for Prenuptial Agreement are listed below.
    • Warning: Don't Sign That Prenuptial Agreement Until...
      Don't sign a prenuptial agreement until you have a family law attorney review what you are signing. Be sure to get what you are entitled to! Many couples got engaged over the holidays. Often, a ...
    • Lois Brenner Highlighted in Brides Magazine
      Considering a Prenup? Here’s Everything You Need to Know by Colleen Sullivan | Updated 01/05/21 It’s not surprising a soon-to-be-married couple may think exploring a prenuptial agreement ...
    • 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 ...
    Psychology - Click here to view all posts
    The latest posts for Psychology are listed below.
    • 7 Signs You Are Being Controlled by Your Spouse
      During a recent phone consultation I spoke with a woman in her 40s who tearfully explained she had no control over her life. Her husband had multiple separate bank accounts and was cutting back on her ...
    • 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 ...
    Spousal Support - Click here to view all posts
    The latest posts for Spousal Support are listed below.
    • Can I Get Spousal Maintenance?
      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 ...
    Taxes - Click here to view all posts
    The latest posts for Taxes are listed below.
    • 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 ...
    • 7 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets
      When a client comes to see me to discuss divorce, it is not unusual for me to hear I think my spouse is hiding assets. I have no idea what assets we have, or where they are. What do I do?” I ...
    Will - Click here to view all posts
    The latest posts for Will are listed below.
    • 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 ...
    • When Divorcing - 3 Tips for Getting Your Estate in Order
      Divorce is unpleasant. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally. I work with divorcing couples all the time who share their sadness, confusion, anxiety and unhappiness with me. It’s a ...

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  • Am I Entitled to Part of the Family Business in My Divorce?
  • Warning: Don't Sign That Prenuptial Agreement Until...
  • Don't Make A Divorce Mistake!
  • Is It Time to Divorce Your Addicted Spouse?
  • What to Do When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce!
  • 5 Things You Need Know About Child Support!
  • 7 Signs Your Spouse May Be Cheating!
  • Lois Brenner Highlighted in Brides Magazine

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