Recent Posts in Child Support

• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Jan-2020

  3 Tips to Settle a Child Custody Dispute

  As a seasoned family law attorney, mediator, and psychologically-trained medical professional, I regularly counsel mothers and fathers going through divorce who are considering a custody action. Often these concerned parents have a fair amount of ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Jan-2020

  Is Your New Year's Resolution to Separate or Divorce?

  If it is, I’m here to keep you on track and help you meet your goal! Did you know Monday, January 6 this year was dubbed “Divorce Day”? This was the day people returned to work and decided they had enough, wanted out of their ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Jan-2020

  Do You Need 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 to address some of the important issues in the ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Dec-2019

  The Pros and Cons of Sole Custody of the Children!

  As a psychologically-trained divorce attorney and mediator it is unusual these days to see one parent asking for the sole physical custody of the children. I recently met with a client who was insisting on this. This type of request can sometimes be ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 11-Dec-2019

  5 Tips for Co-Parenting During the Holidays!

  The greatest wish of many children of divorce during the holidays is that Mom and Dad will get back together. Even though the sad truth is that this probably is not going to happen, you as responsible parents can cooperate, and make the holidays as ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Dec-2019

  4 Tips for Handling Divorce Anxiety During the Holidays!

  Yes, divorce anxiety is a real thing. As a psychologically-trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I can spot divorce anxiety right away. I often see the symptoms before my clients do. Why wouldn’t divorce be stressful? There are so ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Nov-2019

  Lois Brenner's New York Divorce 101!

  When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out of love? Couples don’t just wake up one day and decide they want a divorce. A lot of ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Nov-2019

  My Separation Agreement Checklist!

  Are you thinking of Divorce? Well, you’re not alone. With 40%-50% of all marriages ending in divorce this is not as uncommon as you think. An important part of the divorce process is developing an agreement you can both live with. An agreement ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Oct-2019

  To Trick or Treat?

  What divorcing/divorced parents can do so Halloween isn’t a nightmare! When you got divorced did you discuss Halloween as part of your visitation schedule? Probably not. After all, it’s not Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hannukkah! It is ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Sep-2019

  5 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 advice? Don’t! Your children don’t ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Sep-2019

  Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads can Survive Divorce!!

  Are you wondering how you are going to survive your divorce financially? There are many spouses who married young or gave up lucrative careers to have children once they were married. They often spend most of their marriage helping to support and, in ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Jul-2018

  3 Best Methods to Settle a Custody Dispute

  3 Best Methods to Settle a Custody Dispute Last week, I read that Nia Vardalos, the My Big Fat Greek Wedding (funny movie!) star, and Ian Gomez sadly filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. They cited irreconcilable differences and asked for ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Apr-2018

  Are you ready to build your "Bird Nest?"

  Are you ready to build your “Bird Nest?” Have you all seen the new show “Splitting Up Together”? It is a new series that airs Tuesday nights at 9:30 PM on ABC. It is about a couple that falls out of love, (as many do these ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Apr-2018

  Can a Postnuptial Agreement save your Marriage?

  Can a Postnuptial Agreement save your Marriage? Getting married is very exciting! Spring 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 what about the ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Mar-2018

  ARE YOU ENTITLED TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT?

  ARE YOU ENTITLED TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT? Sometimes clients are confused as to how spousal support works. As a psychologically-trained mediator and divorce attorney, I often define what spousal support is and how it applies to a couple’s situation ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Mar-2018

  FINANCIAL DIVORCE "SMARTS"

  FINANCIAL DIVORCE “SMARTS” Are you financially ready to get divorced? 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. Deciding how easy or difficult ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 28-Feb-2018

  Father's Rights: More than Just Child Support Payments

  Father’s Rights: More than Just Child Support Payments “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” - Abbé Prévost, Manon Lescaut When a married couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contested issues ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Jan-2018

  Divorce Without Lawyers

  DIVORCE WITHOUT LAWYERS What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “divorce?” “Fight!” “Hire a divorce lawyer.” For 2017 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and Janet Jackson and Wissma al Mana come to ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Nov-2016

  Co-Parenting During the Holidays

  The greatest wish of many children of divorce during the holidays is that Mom and Dad will get back together. Even though the sad truth is that this probably is not going to happen, you as responsible parents can cooperate, and make the holidays as ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Oct-2016

  To Trick or Treat?

  TO TRICK OR TREAT? What divorcing/divorced parents can do so Halloween isn’t a nightmare! When you got divorced did you discuss Halloween as part of your visitation schedule? Probably not. After all it’s not Thanksgiving, Christmas or ...

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• Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Sep-2016

  When Should You Ask For Sole Physical Custody of the Children?

  WHEN SHOULD YOU ASK FOR SOLE PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN? On Tuesday we heard the sad news that Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after twelve years together, and two years married. The papers file in Los Angeles cited ...

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• Posted By Lois Brenner 12-May-2015

  Child Support: What You May Have Overlooked

  One of the topics we’ve discussed extensively is child support as part of divorce cases. The divorce process, which should only affect the couple, sadly also affects the children in the family. One of the most important parts of the process is ...

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• Posted By Lois Brenner 16-Dec-2014

  Holiday Co-Parenting Tips!

  The greatest wish of many children of divorce during the holidays is that Mom and Dad will get back together. Even though the sad truth is that this is probably not going to happen, you as responsible parents can cooperate, and make the holidays as ...

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• Posted By Lois Brenner 10-Mar-2013

  Father's Rights - More than Just Child Support Payments

  When a married couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contested issues is often their children. As a mediator and divorce attorney for more than thirty years, I’ve seen countless custody disputes. For many years, courts ruled in favor ...

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• Posted By Lois Brenner 20-Feb-2013

  Child Support - The Hidden "Extras"

  In most divorce cases in which there are children – whether the divorce is highly contested or amicably resolved through settlement negotiations – an important part of the process involves resolution of the child support issue. Your ...

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