Blog Posts in February, 2021 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 26-Feb-2021 What Women Need to Know to Financially Prepare for Divorce! There are over 10 million female-owned businesses in America. These companies are generating more than $2.5 trillion. Now more than ever, women need to take control of their finances. With the pandemic these female-owned businesses are struggling and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Feb-2021 Do You Want to Fire Your Divorce Attorney? If you are unhappy with your divorce attorney, you should consider it! Why did you hire your divorce attorney? An impressive legal background? Great reviews? A family referral? Whatever the reason, if you are not happy with your divorce lawyer, and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Feb-2021 Lois Brenner's Divorce Advice! Divorce is traditionally a painful process, but it doesn’t have to be anymore! To help you with your divorce goals, I’m sharing my suggestions for protecting yourself, your family, and your finances. As a psychologically-trained divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 19-Feb-2021 Divorcing? To Fight or Not to Fight? When considering divorce couples are usually familiar with going to court and fighting. More and more couples are learning there are more peaceful options. People ask me more about the difference between “litigation” and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Feb-2021 Divorcing? Will You Get Spousal Support? As a divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator for over 35 years, the question of spousal support comes up often in connection with a divorce. Does someone need, and are they entitled to, spousal support (formerly "alimony") for ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Feb-2021 Divorce Mediation Matters to Millennials! The millennial generation, born between 1980-2000, are enthusiastically embracing divorce mediation. Millennials are different from Generation X and Baby Boomers. They are tech savvy, play well with others, collaborative, and not afraid to ask others ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Feb-2021 Are You Getting Engaged on Valentine's Day? Consider a Prenuptial Agreement! Valentine’s Day is Sunday! Traditionally, many couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day! Being an attorney in the field of family law for more than 35 years, I expect that some of the Valentine’s Day engagements will end in ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-Feb-2021 Is Your Spouse Paying the Taxes? It’s that time of year again. Dreaded tax time is around the corner! For those getting a divorce, taxes are the least of their worries. But let me share a story with you that will open your eyes and make you think twice. Last year after ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Feb-2021 Are You Looking for a "Gray Divorce?" A Gray Divorce refers to a demographic trend that has seen an increase in the separation or divorce of older couples who have been married for a long time. Divorce rates for couples over 50 have doubled in the past decade. These divorces affect ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Feb-2021 Can a Legal Separation Help Couples Struggling During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Since the beginning of 2021 I have spoken with many couples who are really struggling with their marriages and looking for solutions and a fresh start. These couples are sad, confused, and not quite sure what path to take. They often say, “I ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Feb-2021 Dads Are Much More Than Just Child Support Payments! When a married couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contested issues is often their children. As a psychologically-trained mediator and divorce attorney for more than 35 years, I’ve seen countless custody disputes. For many years, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Feb-2021 Surviving Divorce as a Stay-at-Home Mom! Are you wondering how you are going to survive financially if divorce comes knocking at your door? I received a phone call over the weekend from a devastated spouse who said, “I can’t believe it, I have been married, I thought happily for ... Continue Reading