Law & Mediation Offices of Lori Greene, PLLC

02/09/2026

People can’t believe it when I say I love what I do since most of my work involves working with individuals and/or couples going through a divorce. I take pride in helping my clients divorce with dignity and less stress- and we find solutions outside of costly litigation. I am also thankful for many clients who have expressed appreciation for my process and approach. Thrilled to be a Lawyer of Distinction member again this year.

07/12/2024

When people are going through a divorce a scary unknown is "What will the finances look like?" and "Can I afford to do this?" My article provides 5 key tips on how to create a budget for separation or divorce. I offer a free half hour consultation for potential clients considering mediation or collaborative law for their divorce process.

One of the scariest aspects of undergoing a legal separation or divorce is the financial uncertainty. “What can I afford after divorce?” “How much can I spend each month without going into debt?” In many of my divorce mediations, at least one of the spouses is uncertain about the finances. H...

05/10/2024

If you are getting married for the second time, I highly recommend getting a prenuptial agreement, as you were likely unpleasantly surprised by how costly and stressful divorcing can be without one. It is a prudent strategy to discuss your financial plan and goals with your partner before marriage, and make sure you both are on the same page- and then legalize those goals and intentions in your pre-nup. I also believe it is valuable to have a consultation with a family law attorney before you get married for the first time, especially if there are premarital assets and inheritances you wish to keep as your separate property throughout the marriage. I offer a free 1/2 hour Zoom video consultation to review some key benefits to executing a prenuptial agreement.

You don’t have to be rich and famous to benefit from having a “prenup” drafted, but you do have to finalize it before the wedding, or it won’t be considered prenuptial.  If handled delicately, it doesn’t have to be a romance killer, and it can be a good, practical device for mapping o...

02/12/2024

Grateful for the recognition again this year. I love helping my clients get to a place where they finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. In mediation, we come up with a plan together that addresses everyone’s concerns- making my clients feel more secure and optimistic about what their futures hold.

06/19/2023

For anyone contemplating a legal separation or divorce, this article provides the top 5 reasons to try mediation before choosing to litigate.

By the time prospective clients approach me for a consultation, at least one of them stresses that they want a divorce “a.s.a.p.” They are emotionally (and sometimes also financially) drained.  Even my clients with a high-net worth share the common interest of expediency- getting the divorc

04/20/2021

My latest article highlights 5 tips for childless couples on what needs to be done before filing for an uncontested divorce in New York.

Many prospective divorce mediation clients who are childless, or have children over 21 years of age call me saying “We already worked everything out together, can you help us with an uncontested divorce?”  My response is “Great! But let me ask you just a few questions first….”  O...

04/22/2020

Life today in April of 2020 is vastly different than it was a couple of months ago. Divorced or separated couples may become especially stressed and anxious about co-parenting in this situation. Some may feel paralyzed because of new financial constraints. Here are 5 tips for how to proceed during COVID-19.

Couples separating or divorcing experience more stress and anxiety than intact families during regular life, so imagine the added pressures during the extraordinary COVID-19 pandemic. Family members are likely to undergo additional bouts of depression and heightened fears about their physical health

01/21/2020

The kids grow up quickly and before you know it you are facing the costs of college. My article gives five helpful tips on planning for college funding during divorce even if your kids are young at the time.

You have a five-year-old and an eight-year-old and you are separating from your husband.  The last thing on your mind right now is funding college. A word to the wise, proper planning before you finalize a divorce settlement is critical to making these costs as affordable as possible.

06/21/2019

Homeowners with kids that are going through a divorce may be interested in reading this article.

For a majority of couples, the marital home is the most valuable asset purchased during the marriage.  Naturally, when facing a divorce, everyone is worried about the future living arrangements.  A typical conversation in mediation regarding the house often goes something like this

12/13/2018

An interesting read about marital vs. separate property.

  When spouses are moving towards separation or divorce, they will likely be concerned about how the property and other assets get split up.  Ideally, this issue should be discussed and agreed upon as soon as possible, to figure out what each person can afford, and how to budget

11/16/2018

https://www.divorceandlaw.com/articles/2018/11/16/messy-business-of-business-valuations-during-divorce

One of the most complex issues to deal with during divorce is figuring out the value of a business and a fair way to split this asset.