Blog Posts in March, 2023 Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 31-Mar-2023 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 the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Mar-2023 Is a Personality Disorder Wrecking Your Marriage? After working with many spouses dealing with various personality disorders over the last 35 years as a medically trained divorce attorney and mediator, I developed a unique psychologically based legal process that effectively identifies and addresses ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Mar-2023 Divorcing Celebrity Couples Can Benefit From Mediation! Divorce is a painful and challenging process for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for celebrities who live in the public eye. High-profile divorces are often rife with drama, gossip, and public scrutiny, which can make the process ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Mar-2023 The 7 Most Important Questions to Ask During Your Free Divorce Consultation! Thinking of divorce? What to do first. Going through a divorce is never easy, and it can be overwhelming to navigate the legal process on your own. That's why I have spent over 35 years educating and coaching spouses on the best ways to divorce. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Mar-2023 Need Help Divorcing a Millionaire? Divorcing a millionaire can be a financially complicated and an emotionally draining ordeal. Whether you are the spouse seeking the divorce or the one who is being served with divorce papers, there are several important things that you need to know. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Mar-2023 My 8 Tips for Leaving a Toxic Marriage! Making the decision to leave a toxic marriage can be incredibly challenging, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Many people have faced the same difficult decision, and there are resources and support available to help you ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Mar-2023 What You Need to Know About Divorcing a Spouse With Borderline Personality Disorder! What You Need to Know About Divorcing a Spouse With Borderline Personality Disorder! Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It can make it difficult for them ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Mar-2023 Divorce Strategy for Business Owners! Divorces for people who own businesses are very different from those of wage earners. First of all, businesses often have cash income that is not declared on tax returns. This makes it difficult to estimate or trace the cash. Businesses are assets ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Mar-2023 My 7 Tips to Help You Prepare for a Successful Divorce Mediation Process! For more than 35 years, I have successfully served New York as a medically trained divorce attorney and mediator. After witnessing the deep pain of many spouses day after day, I decided to develop a unique divorce mediation process combining ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-Mar-2023 How to Compassionately Divorce a Depressed Spouse! As a New York divorce attorney and psychologically trained mediator, I hear from a lot of spouses who want a divorce because they have realized they have been living the horrors of being married to a narcissist or sociopath. But there are other ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Mar-2023 My Top 11 Tips for What Women Should Ask for in a Prenuptial Agreement! Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. These legal documents can help protect both parties in a marriage, ensuring that assets and liabilities are distributed fairly in the event of a divorce. As ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Mar-2023 My Advice on How to Divorce a Sociopath! A lovely young woman sat across from me in my office on the upper east side a few weeks ago. She lived nearby and a hair stylist in the neighborhood had recommended she call me. During the consultation she said, “I think I have lost my mind. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Mar-2023 My Checklist for an Effective Parenting Agreement! When parents separate or divorce, it is important to create a parenting agreement that outlines how they will share responsibilities for their children's care and upbringing. As a skilled, psychologically trained family law attorney/mediator, I ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Mar-2023 10 Tips on Managing Work/Life Balance to Build Better Relationships in Your Life! Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for your overall well-being, and it also has a significant impact on your relationships. Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in too many directions? As a medical and family law ... Continue Reading