Manhattan Divorce Attorney
Accredited Divorce Mediator with Decades of Experience
Lois M. Brenner, Esq., an accredited divorce mediator and licensed medical professional, uses her unique background to develop effective legal strategies on behalf of her clients. Backed by 35 years of legal experience, as well as a medical degree specializing in psychology, Lois approaches each case with a unique perspective. Ultimately, she helps her clients understand the psychology of divorce.
Based upon the “personality” of your marriage, Lois can guide you toward a divorce process that is best suited for you, be it litigation, negotiation, or mediation. Working with Lois M. Brenner, Esq. puts you in the driver’s seat because she is a divorce lawyer who gives you choices. Whether you want to fight, compromise, or cooperate with your spouse, you can trust that Lois will protect you at every turn.
Your Divorce Options: Litigation, Negotiation & Mediation
When filing for divorce, you have one of three choices: litigation, negotiation, or mediation. Each choice has its own benefits, depending on the unique circumstances of your divorce, which is something that our firm is here to help you discover. To start, it’s important to know more about your options:
#1: Litigation – Traditional Approach
- Can take months to years to resolve
- Is the most expensive type of divorce
- Requires you to go to divorce court
- Requires you to hire a divorce attorney
- A judge will make all of the decisions
#2: Negotiation – Quicker Approach
- Usually takes months, not years
- Less expensive than divorce litigation
- You and your spouse make decisions
- You will not have to go to divorce court
- Is less adversarial and less stressful
#3: Mediation – Quickest Approach
- Only takes weeks to months to resolve
- Can be the least expensive form of divorce
- Hiring a divorce lawyer will not be necessary
- Is often the least stressful and adversarial
- You and your spouse will cooperate
Contact Lois M. Brenner, Esq. Today to Discuss Your Case
Are you searching for the right divorce lawyer in Manhattan, NY? Lois M. Brenner, Esq. is a nationally-recognized family law attorney with decades of experience and a unique background in medical psychology. She has also been featured on Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and CNN. Contact our office today to find out how Lois M. Brenner, Esq. can assist you with your divorce.
Divorce in New York City
Consult with a Premier New York Divorce Attorney: (646) 663-4546
Divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful family-related decisions a person can make. That is why Lois M. Brenner, Esq. strives to provide clients with the caring, intelligent, high-quality services they need to navigate smoothly through the divorce process. If you are considering a legal separation or divorce in New York City, turn to our firm for unparalleled representation.
Lois M. Brenner, Esq. is available to assist you with the following divorce-related matters:
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“Fault” and “No-Fault” Divorce in New York
In New York, a couple may file for divorce under “fault” or “no-fault” grounds.
In order to establish “fault” in a divorce, the filing spouse must be able to show one of the following:
- Abandonment for at least one year
- Incarceration for at least three consecutive years
- Cruel and inhuman treatment (such as mental or physical abuse)
- Adultery
“No-fault” divorce means that neither spouse is holding the other responsible for the divorce. Rather, a couple only has to show that their marriage has been irretrievably broken for six months or more.
In addition to grounds for divorce, a divorce is also characterized by how willing a couple is to agree to its terms. Thus, divorces can be either “uncontested” or “contested.” In either case, it is a good idea to speak with a New York divorce lawyer to hammer out the divorce terms as efficiently as possible. In many cases, divorce mediation is an effective way to try to come up with solutions in a cooperative and amicable manner. Lois M. Brenner, Esq. has more than 35 years of divorce mediation experience and can bring compassion and understanding to your case. Call today to learn more about our mediation services during your consultation.
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce
In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree to all issues concerning the dissolution of their marriage, including property division, child custody and support, alimony, visitation rights, etc. Uncontested divorces can be resolved outside of court. On the other hand, when spouses cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, their divorce will be considered contested and will need to be resolved by a judge.
Because divorce involves many aspects of a person’s life and has significant implications for their future, it is of utmost importance to bring your case to a seasoned divorce lawyer who is familiar with New York divorce law. Whether your divorce is uncontested or contested, Lois M. Brenner, Esq. has the experience necessary to achieve the very best results possible for your unique case. Inside or outside of the courtroom, we are prepared to handle even the most complex cases with unmatched insight and finesse.
Schedule Your Consultation with a New York Divorce Attorney Today
When filing for divorce, it is important to know your options. Because no two divorces are exactly alike, Lois M. Brenner, Esq. is prepared to build and implement a personalized strategy to address your unique needs. When you choose to be represented by our firm you can feel confident knowing your case is in good hands.
Please contact Lois M. Brenner, Esq. for more information about our divorce and family law services.
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We were looking for a mediator to help us with visitation issues we were having due to the pandemic. With all the problems we were having getting the kids back and forth, and arguing about taking trains and buses during visitations, we called Lois Brenner to help us make some decisions. She really set us straight. She spent a lot of time with us so we could get a parenting agreement together to set some rules we could both agree to. I feel a lot better now. Thank you Ms. Brenner.- Dina
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Amazing, Skillful Mediator!!!! We went to see Lois Brenner for a mediation consultation. We had pretty much decided our marriage was over. We just wanted to end things fair and amicably. Lois Brenner spent so much time with us, and gave us great insight as to how the process would help us, we hired her on the spot. Our sessions thereafter were stealth. She organized us, helped us identify and address all the issues. She showed us how to communicate effectively throughout the process. We were able to address all our issues, especially property and finances, arrive at a comfortable settlement agreement, and now we are waiting for the judge to sign our divorce. What an extraordinary process. I highly recommend Lois Brenner and mediation. She’s super, and mediation really works.- Maggie & Josh
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When I first decided to hire a divorce attorney, I thought a male attorney would be best. Lois Brenner really surprised me. Although she has written a divorce book on women’s rights, she is totally an advocate for men as well. She really understood how much I loved my kids, and listened and understood all the horrible things my wife was doing to destroy their relationship with me. She didn’t miss a beat and really went to bat for me. She reached out to my wife’s attorney every time my wife made any attempt to disrupt my visiting our kids and always demanded the best results. She made herself available, even when she was on vacation! Lois has been there every step of the way in these difficult circumstances. I highly recommend her.- Sam
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“You are New York’s best divorce lawyer!”- Danielle
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Thanks to Lois Brenner our wedding went well because we had our prenuptial agreement in place. We literally had her draft our prenuptial agreement 2 weeks before our wedding. She was thorough, made suggestions to include things we hadn’t even thought of, and got it done really quickly. Thanks Lois :)- Tanya S
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"Like at First Sight!" We consulted Lois on the best, most cost-effective way to get divorced. First, she extended a free in-office consultation to us. It was supposed to be one hour; it was an hour and a half. She was gracious, didn’t rush us, explained thoroughly all the ins and outs of going to court, and answered thoroughly lots of our questions. She also shared lots of great information on divorce mediation, which we really knew nothing about, and now we have decided mediation will be the best route for us. We knew in the first 10 minutes that we really liked and trusted her. We are starting our mediation process with her next week. We are really looking forward to working with her. We feel strongly she is the best person for us.- Jen
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I had read about Lois’ unusual divorce method in one of her blog posts. It was refreshing to see someone was working with the psychological issues in divorce. My husband is bipolar and getting him to agree to a divorce and commit to the process was tough. When we met with Lois she really understood him. She immediately identified his mental health issues, and because she has a psych background, she was empathetic to his needs and was skillful at guiding him through her divorce mediation process. It took a while but she really got us to a point where we could actually discuss things without my husband blowing up. Her method is unique and it really helped in our situation. She actually recommended a great psychiatrist who changed my husband’s meds at her urging (she has a medical degree too), and my husband is coping much better. We can’t thank her enough for her compassion and advice! If you need a divorce attorney, especially if mental illness is a part of the fabric of your marriage, go see Lois! Thanks Lois - Beena T.
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What a gem! Lois Brenner is the best out there by far... She got my husband and I right away. Listened, guided, let me cry, and never gave up on us during our mediation sessions. It was not easy but she made it possible. Even my husband liked her and agreed to mediate after we had lots of arguments. Thank you Lois. I already recommended you to my cardiologist. Have a happy, productive New Year.- Bernie A.
