Blog Posts in March, 2021 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 31-Mar-2021 Divorcing? To Punish or Not to Punish? The divorce industry is plagued with the motto, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” It’s time for a welcome change! When considering divorce, couples are usually familiar with going to court and fighting. More and more couples are learning there ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Mar-2021 Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing! I have been a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years. I have successfully helped thousands of spouses through the most difficult times of their lives. I have helped them mediate, negotiate, and litigate. Over this past turbulent year, I have ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 26-Mar-2021 Do You Need Help Divorcing a Narcissist? As a divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator, I uniquely guide spouses, especially those married to a spouse with mental health issues, towards safe, compassionate, and dignified divorces. Many spouses I work with complain that a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Mar-2021 If You Are Struggling With Your Marriage, a Legal Separation Could Help! Over the last few months, I have spoken with many couples who are really struggling with their marriages. These couples are sad, confused, and not quite sure what path to take. They often say, “I don’t know what to do, I’m ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Mar-2021 Divorce Story As a divorce attorney, and psychologically-trained mediator, I hear all kinds of diverse divorce stories. I have decided to share some of these stories monthly with you. Naturally, I will change the names and some of the details to protect my ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 19-Mar-2021 Could Your Spouse Be Bipolar? A divorcing couple met with me virtually 6 months ago for mediation. The wife was a shopaholic and had run up significant credit card debts during the pandemic. She was angry all the time and blew up at the husband and constantly yelled at the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Mar-2021 Did You Know You Can Divorce without Going to Court? That’s right! You can save money, time, and aggravation and you don’t have to fight and go to court! As a highly skilled divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator, I can tell you there is a better, healthier solution to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Mar-2021 5 Tips for Talking to Your Spouse About Divorce! Josh and Leslie have been married for 12 years. They have a 5-year-old daughter with behavioral problems. Josh is a National Hockey League executive, and Leslie works as an accountant. For the past two years, Josh has been concerned that his wife has ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 11-Mar-2021 Are You Being Verbally Abused? “You idiot, now you have made me angry! You’re stupid! You are useless! No wonder you are fat. Look how you cleaned your plate!” Sound familiar? Yes, you are being verbally abused! But you don’t have to take it anymore! Many ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-Mar-2021 Spring Cleaning Divorce Tips! With Spring right around the corner, the change of season comes with the deep desire to start getting rid of the old and bringing in the new. Cleaning out the closets, getting organized, opening up the windows, and airing out the house. It feels ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Mar-2021 Ever Wonder if Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets? During my free one-hour consultations it is not unusual for me to hear, “I think my spouse is hiding assets. I have no idea what assets we have or where they are. What do I do?” As a divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Mar-2021 Are You Finally Ready to Leave Your Marriage? You may have been living in an unhappy marriage and just didn’t have the courage to do anything about it. It's easy to keep putting it off because you know it will be unpleasant. But now, after struggling through a pandemic for the past ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Mar-2021 Do You Need Help Divorcing an Addict? Spouses faced with addiction being a third party in their relationship generally find divorce as their only way out. As a psychologically- trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I have a unique approach to guiding couples through divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Mar-2021 Do You Need a Parenting Agreement? Even with both parents living in the same home, co-parenting during COVID-19 has been a big challenge. Now, in addition, consider co-parenting during a separation or divorce. This process is even harder. But you will get through it, and I’m ... Continue Reading