Renee E. Turner, Esq. is a New York family and matrimonial attorney, divorce mediator, and founder of Thoughtful Lawyering, PLLC. With more than 14 years of experience, Renee focuses on helping individuals and families navigate divorce, co-parenting, and prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Her individualized approach combines legal knowledge with thoughtful strategy, empowering clients to understand their options, protect their interests, and pursue practical solutions tailored to their family’s needs.

Renee is passionate about assisting survivors of domestic abuse as they navigate the family court system, divorce, and the process of rebuilding their lives. She is also a devoted mom of two, a marathon runner who completed the NYC Marathon in 2024, and an avid podcast and audiobook listener.

Ideal Client Profile

- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement Drafting: Clients who need an attorney to draft and negotiate a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement addressing financial expectations, assets, and other issues while minimizing conflict.

- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement Review Counsel: Clients whose spouse or spouse's attorney has prepared a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and who need independent legal advice, review, and negotiation before signing.

- New York Divorce Mediation: Couples seeking a structured, amicable path to divorce, including mediation sessions, preparation of a comprehensive separation agreement, and assistance with court filings.

- New York Divorce Mediation Consulting & Review Counsel: Clients participating in mediation who want individualized legal guidance alongside the mediator, including advice on their rights and options, preparation for mediation, and review and negotiation of the proposed separation agreement.

- Uncontested Divorce Negotiation: Clients seeking an efficient, low-conflict divorce who can communicate and negotiate with their spouse, but need legal guidance to negotiate, draft, review, and finalize a comprehensive separation agreement, as well as prepare and file the necessary court documents.

- Customized Parenting Plans: Clients seeking an individualized parenting plan tailored to their family’s specific needs, circumstances, and priorities, including parenting schedules, holidays, decision-making, travel, communication, and other family-specific issues.