Blog Posts in 2014 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 12-Nov-2014 Have You Got Financial "Divorce Smarts?" Even if you are not quite ready to get divorced, or know someone who might be, you need to be informed and Financially Smart. Deciding to Divorce is a complex process. Deciding how easy or difficult the process will be depends on you and how your ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 14-Oct-2014 5 Red Flags That You're in an Abusive Relationship - and It's Time to Get Out It is often said, “the meek will inherit the earth,” but unfortunately sometimes the meek also inherit abusive relationships. In society we typically think of “meek” as being weak and subservient; but there are also those who ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 15-Sep-2014 Know Your "Marriage Money Style" “Divorce is expensive. I used to joke they were going to call it ‘all the money,’ but they changed it to ‘alimony.’ It’s ripping your heart out through your wallet.” Robin Williams Money is an emotionally ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 18-Aug-2014 Why Women's Financial Needs are Different There are over 10 million female-owned businesses in America. These companies are generating more than $2.5 trillion dollars. Now more than ever, women need to take control of their finances. Women are more financially successful than ever before! ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 11-Jun-2014 Where There's a Will, There's a Way! You would be surprised at the number of people who don’t have one. Of course, part of this can be explained by the fact that people do not like to think about death – especially their own. So they put off preparing a will, and put it off, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 4-Mar-2014 Tax Season 101: Is Your (Former) Spouse Actually Paying Taxes? Here’s a hypothetical based in reality: three years ago you were going through a divorce. Your former spouse (who was also the primary breadwinner at the time) had their accountant give you paperwork to sign that said you acknowledge that all ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 2-Jan-2014 A New Year and a New You... Is Divorce Right For You? December and January—the time of year when both gifts and the financial year are wrapped and focus begins anew on a fresh start and a “better you.” It’s the closing of one chapter and the beginning of a new, when ... Continue Reading