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• Child Custody - Click here to view all posts

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  • How Do You Co-Parent During the Holidays?
    Civilly and happily! Remembering your children and their happiness comes FIRST! As a seasoned, psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I have worked with many parents during and after ...
  • Do You Want a Peaceful Approach to Child Custody? I've Got One For You!
    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 ...
  • What You Might Not Know About Child Custody in New York!
    As a psychologically-trained divorce attorney and mediator, I receive calls from spouses all the time asking all kinds of questions about custody! So what is custody? Custody is not defined as the ...
  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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  • Are You Experiencing Divorce Depression?
    Have you wondered why you feel so bad? Do you think your marriage and the thoughts of divorce are making you depressed? Depression can make you feel tired and like you are living under a dark cloud. ...
  • 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 ...
  • Were You Served With a Summons for Divorce? Call Me!
    As a divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator for over 35 years, I receive calls all the time from frantic spouses saying, “I’ve been served with a summons for divorce, what ...
  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 I Need an Attorney 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 ...
  • Are You Looking for a n Uncontested Divorce In New York?
    As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I have guided many spouses through the divorce process. New York law allows couples to obtain an uncontested divorce ...
  • IT Specialists to Social Media Influencers Love Attorney Brenner's Divorce Mediation!
    Since I have been practicing over 35 years as a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I have had an impressive array of clients from IT specialists to social media influencers. ...
  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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  • Managing Money in Your Divorce!
    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 ...
  • Do You Suspect Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets?
    If you think your spouse is hiding assets, listen to your gut and do something about it. As a divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator with more than 35 years of experience, I advise ...
  • Avoid These 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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  • Divorce Mediation Can Change Your Life in 2023!
    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 ...
  • 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 ...
  Mental Health - Click here to view all posts

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  • Are You Experiencing Divorce Depression?
    Have you wondered why you feel so bad? Do you think your marriage and the thoughts of divorce are making you depressed? Depression can make you feel tired and like you are living under a dark cloud. ...
  • How Do You Co-Parent During the Holidays?
    Civilly and happily! Remembering your children and their happiness comes FIRST! As a seasoned, psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I have worked with many parents during and after ...
  • Is a Personality Disorder Ruining Your Marriage?
    If you have answered yes, you are not alone. Many marriages are plagued by mental health issues and most divorce attorneys are not equipped to tackle the psychological strategy necessary to ...
  Postnuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts

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  • 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 ...
  • Is Your Marriage at Risk? A Postnuptial Agreement Could Help!
    Weddings and the holiday season are upon us and many couples will be blissfully walking down the aisle with love in their hearts and visions of forever! But as a divorce attorney/mediator for more ...
  • How Unromantic! My Fiance Wants a Prenuptial Agreement! Should I Still Marry Him?
    This was a text I received from Joanne. Her text continued and said,” I’m designing my wedding dress, selecting flowers, and tasting cakes for the happiest day of my life! Why is my fiance ...
  Prenuptial - Click here to view all posts

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  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
  • Say "I Do" to Your Partner and to a Prenuptial Agreement!
    The Fall season is around the corner and the holidays are not far behind. Lots of couples in love will be talking about engagements, weddings and prenuptial agreements. I’m already receiving ...
  Psychology - Click here to view all posts

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  • Trapped in a Bad Marriage? We Have Solutions!
    Thinking about divorce? Is your spouse hiding money, mentally unstable, cheating, or abusing you? Or perhaps you are in agreement with getting a divorce and you just need a “voice of ...
  • Are You Tired of Being Controlled by a Bully in Your Marriage?
    During a recent phone consultation, I spoke with a woman in her early 30s who tearfully explained she had lost control over her life. Her husband of 5 years had insisted she have a child right after ...
  • Is a Narcissist Ruining Your Life?
    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 a narcissist’s charisma and cunning ...
  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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  • 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 ...
  • Are You Entitled to Rehabilitative Maintenance?
    As a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, it is my responsibility to inform clients of what they are entitled to when considering a divorce. Women, in particular, don’t realize ...
  • Would You Like to Learn About Rehabilitative Maintenance?
    As a divorce attorney and mediator, it is my responsibility to inform clients of what they are entitled to when considering a divorce. Women, in particular, don’t realize they may be entitled to ...
  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 ...