Recent Posts in Postnuptial Agreement Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Jan-2023 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 to resolving marital issues, especially for couples ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 9-Nov-2022 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 than 35 years, sadly I know half of these marriages ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 28-Oct-2022 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 talking to me about a prenuptial agreement? When ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Mar-2022 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 what about the day after the wedding? Are you ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 26-Jan-2022 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 challenges they face. I spoke with a married couple ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 4-Jun-2021 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 attorney/mediator for over 35 years, sadly I know ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Apr-2021 Are You Ready to Divorce Your Cheating Spouse? Even though things are getting better, we are still battling the coronavirus. During the last year, I received many calls from spouses who discovered their spouses were cheating during the pandemic. Even with a medical crisis, cheating spouses did ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Jan-2021 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 agreement when they are getting married. But what if ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 11-Dec-2020 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 to address some of the important issues in the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Nov-2020 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 divorce and create a battle-free path that is ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 7-Oct-2020 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 of love? Couples don’t just wake up one day ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Oct-2020 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 at it, start sweating, and think, “Oh no! ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Sep-2020 What Should Be In Your Separation Agreement? Are you thinking of divorce? Well, you’re not alone. With approximately 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 with which you are both ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Aug-2020 Is A Postnuptial Agreement Right For You? I met with a couple on Zoom recently who told me they wanted to know how a postnuptial agreement works. They decided a postnuptial agreement for their marriage of 15 years would be the perfect band-aid for their unhappy marriage. They weren’t ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Jun-2020 DIVORCE: With or Without Lawyers! It’s true! The courts will be opening up again soon! The backlog will be brutal, and for many of you thinking of divorce going to court may be unnecessary! Why go to court when you can divorce without lawyers. You will avoid the turmoil of the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-May-2020 Did You Know a Postnuptial Agreement can 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 virtually in this new world in which we are living! But what about the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-May-2020 Top 10 Reasons to Have 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 fingertips. We can easily plan anything from our ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Apr-2020 Cheating During the Coronavirus Pandemic! Even though we are busy battling the coronavirus, I recently received an emergency call from a man who had just discovered his wife was having an affair. He had gone to his wife’s phone to check for the time for a teleconference with his ... Continue Reading 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 ... Continue Reading