Blog Posts in 2023 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Feb-2023 Are You Experiencing Divorce Depression? Have you wondered why you feel so bad? Do you think your marriage and the thoughts of divorce are making you depressed? Depression can make you feel tired and like you are living under a dark cloud. You have no interest in activities, feel stuck and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Feb-2023 Unhappy in Your Marriage? Deciding Whether You Should Separate or Divorce? Thinking about separation or divorce? Whatever direction you choose, I’m here to answer all your questions, keep you on track, and help you meet your goals! With decades of experience as a divorce attorney and mediator, I have been successfully ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Feb-2023 Don't Become a Divorce and Tax Horror Story! Yes, it’s that time of year again as we gear up to deal with our taxes! For those getting a divorce, taxes are probably the least of their worries, but taxes and divorce are not always as straightforward as one might think. As a divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Jan-2023 Trapped in a Bad Marriage? We Have Solutions! Thinking about divorce? Is your spouse hiding money, mentally unstable, cheating, or abusing you? Or perhaps you are in agreement with getting a divorce and you just need a “voice of reason” to guide and protect you in the process? As a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Jan-2023 Wondering if You Are Entitled to Spousal Support? As a divorce attorney and mediator for more than 35 years, I hear this question from nervous spouses all the time. “Will I get spousal support? How long will it last? Will I be able to have the same lifestyle I had while I was married?” ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Jan-2023 Were You Served With a Summons for Divorce? Call Me! As a divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator for over 35 years, I receive calls all the time from frantic spouses saying, “I’ve been served with a summons for divorce, what do I do?” I first tell them to breathe! Then ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 23-Jan-2023 Do You Need Help Telling Your Spouse You Have Had Enough and Want a Divorce? A high profile TikTok influencer called me to ask for my help on how to tell her spouse she wanted a divorce. Her husband had grown distant. He was barely holding a job anymore and spent no time with the children. He was drinking a lot and would ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Jan-2023 Are You Getting Engaged on Valentine's Day? Thinking About a Prenuptial Agreement? Valentine’s Day is definitely the most romantic day to pop the big question. The atmosphere sets the tone to take that beautiful ring out of your pocket, profess your love, and hope to spend a lifetime together. Getting engaged on ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Jan-2023 Don't Know Where Your Spouse Is? You Can Still Get Divorced! If you want a divorce but you don’t know how to locate your spouse, Divorce by Publication is your answer! In New York, the legal system requires that you make every effort to find your spouse in order to get a divorce. As a seasoned divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Jan-2023 Need Help Divorcing Your Addicted Spouse? Spouses faced with addiction being a third party in their relationship generally find divorce to be their only way out. As a psychologically trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I have a unique approach to guiding couples through ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Jan-2023 Did You Know a Postnuptial Agreement Can Be a Great Alternative to Divorce? Some couples think divorce is the only way to solve marital issues, but as a psychologically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I often recommend a postnuptial agreement as a healthy alternative to resolving marital issues, especially for couples ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 9-Jan-2023 Divorce Mediation Can Change Your Life in 2023! I often tell my clients going through a divorce, the only predictability in life is change. We all dread and reluctantly develop coping mechanisms for managing the inevitable change that is part of being human. In order to make good use of the curve ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Jan-2023 Is It Time to Divorce Your Divorce Attorney? All divorce attorneys are not created equal. I receive calls all the time from unhappy spouses who are not happy with the non-performance of their divorce attorney. Some of them feel their lawyer doesn’t know what he/she are doing, and others ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 4-Jan-2023 Are You Tired of Being Controlled by a Bully in Your Marriage? During a recent phone consultation, I spoke with a woman in her early 30s who tearfully explained she had lost control over her life. Her husband of 5 years had insisted she have a child right after they married, give up her career and insisted she ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Jan-2023 Which Divorce Path Will You Choose in the New Year? It’s a new year and many spouses who have been thinking about divorce are taking their first steps towards making divorce a reality. This is not an easy decision and you need the right attorney/mediator to educate you and provide the ... Continue Reading