Recent Posts in Family Law Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-May-2022 Is Your Wife Abusing You? I have worked with quite a few men over the last 35 years who all found themselves in very emotionally abusive relationships with their wives. In particular, in the last two years, abuse has heightened while couples were in quarantine due to the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-May-2022 Do You Know What The Grounds Are for Divorce in New York? As a divorce attorney/mediator for over 35 years, I am often asked during a consultation about the grounds for divorce in New York. There are seven grounds for divorce. Irretrievable breakdown was added in 2010 as a legal reason – making it ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Dec-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 clients. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Jan-2021 Can a Postnuptial Agreement Save Your Marriage in 2021? With the New Year upon us many couples are re-examining their marriages and wondering how they can make their lives better, especially in these challenging times. Some couples consider a prenuptial agreement when they are getting married. But what if ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Dec-2020 5 Tips on Keeping Your Children 1st While Going Through a Divorce With the New Year almost upon us, many couples are setting goals for 2021 in the pursuit of happiness for themselves and their family. For some couples, the attainment of these objectives involves the dissolution of their marriage. However, with an ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Oct-2020 Need Help With Your Parenting Agreement? In my “divorce story” blog post on Wednesday, I briefly described helping a couple with a parenting agreement. A few parents contacted me and had lots of questions about creating a parenting agreement. I thought I would address some of ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 7-Oct-2020 Taking Your First Divorce Step! When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out of love? Couples don’t just wake up one day ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Oct-2020 What is a Statement of Net Worth? What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look at it, start sweating, and think, “Oh no! ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 26-Aug-2020 Co-Parenting During COVID 19 While Children Go Back to School Even with both parents living in the same home, co-parenting during COVID 19 has been a big challenge. Now consider co-parenting during a separation or divorce. This process is even harder. But you will get through it, and I’m here to help! ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Aug-2020 Is A Postnuptial Agreement Right For You? I met with a couple on Zoom recently who told me they wanted to know how a postnuptial agreement works. They decided a postnuptial agreement for their marriage of 15 years would be the perfect band-aid for their unhappy marriage. They weren’t ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Aug-2020 Do You Need Help With Your Divorce Checklist? Divorce affects every aspect of your life. Asking questions important to you during your initial consultation with a divorce attorney/mediator is key to navigating your path to a successful divorce. Preparing for your divorce consultation is an ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-Aug-2020 What You Need To Know About The Divorce Process As a divorce attorney and mediator, I am often asked about the divorce process. After all, most of the time when a spouse calls me for a consultation, it is the first time they are getting divorced. As part of my consultations, I try to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Aug-2020 4 Dont's - If You Want Custody Getting custody of your children when divorcing can be a challenge. Most courts prefer a shared or joint custody arrangement. When a spouse wants sole custody, I often tell them that they will have to show having sole custody will be in the best ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Jul-2020 Are You Entitled to Rehabilitative Maintenance? As a divorce attorney and mediator it is my responsibility to inform clients of what they are entitled to when considering a divorce. Women, in particular, don’t realize they may be entitled to Rehabilitative Maintenance. For those of you who ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Jun-2020 4 Reasons to say "Goodbye" to your Divorce Lawyer! 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 they’re not doing a great job for you, it’s time to them to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-May-2020 What is 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. 4-May-2020 When Divorcing - 3 Tips for Getting Your Estate in Order Divorce is unpleasant. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally. I work with divorcing couples all the time who share their sadness, confusion, anxiety and unhappiness with me. It’s a big struggle. When divorcing there is a lot to do, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Apr-2020 Am I Entitled to Spousal Support? As a divorce attorney and mediator I hear this question all the time. Spousal support can be a little tricky. Did you know spousal support is not guaranteed? Did you know spousal support (alimony) can be paid by husbands or wives? The purpose behind ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Apr-2020 The Courts are Closed but Did You Know You Can Divorce Without Going to Court? That’s right! This coronavirus pandemic has drastically affected all of you wanting a divorce! But as a very skilled divorce attorney and psychologically-trained mediator I can tell you, there is a welcome solution. It’s called Mediation. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Mar-2020 Can Mediation Help Your Domestic Partnership? As a divorce attorney and mediator for over 35 years I have helped thousands of couples in all kinds of relationships. You may be thinking, “What is a domestic partnership?” In New York, a domestic partnership is defined as a legal ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Mar-2020 Mediation: A Superior Solution for Divorcing Spouses and their Families during the Coronavirus Pandemic! As a divorce attorney & psychologically-trained mediator I am juggling tons of emails and phone calls from clients divorcing and spouses thinking of divorcing during the coronavirus pandemic. These couples’ issues began way before the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 11-Mar-2020 You Don't Need an Attorney to Get a Divorce! It’s true! If you are unhappy in your marriage and you have tried everything, the clock is ticking and it’s time to harness the power to manage your own divorce with my groundbreaking psychologically-infused divorce mediation method that ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Mar-2020 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 thirty-five years, I’ve seen countless custody disputes. For many ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Feb-2020 5 Warning Signs - It's Time to Change Attorneys! Is your divorce attorney not returning your calls or emails? Do you meet with your attorney and feel they don’t really remember the details of your case? Is there poor communication or no communication? Are you not getting the attention from ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Feb-2020 5 Things You Should Know About Child Support! 1. What is Child Support: Child support is financial support provided by the noncustodial parent. It includes cash payments based on the parent's income and the needs of the child, health insurance, payments for child care, and payments for ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 29-Jan-2020 Divorcing? Remember your Spouse is no longer your "Best Friend" Divorce is often a rude smack in the face. On your wedding day, if you are lucky, you married your best friend. But now with the wear and tear of life, you have grown apart, you are no longer “in love” and divorce is your new paradigm. As ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 27-Jan-2020 Did you know You May Not be Entitled to Spousal Support? Thinking of divorce? Are you worried about how you will survive financially? Not all spouses are entitled to support. Not everyone has to pay spousal support. Each circumstance is unique based on the details of your marriage. So if you are trying to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Jan-2020 3 Tips to Settle a Child Custody Dispute As a seasoned family law attorney, mediator, and psychologically-trained medical professional, I regularly counsel mothers and fathers going through divorce who are considering a custody action. Often these concerned parents have a fair amount of ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 30-Dec-2019 Tips to Divorce-Proof your Relationship in the New Year! New Years is right around the corner. Traditionally, many couples get engaged on New Year’s Eve. Being an attorney in the field of family law for more than thirty-five years, I expect that some of the New Year’s engagements will end in ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 20-Dec-2019 The Pros and Cons of Sole Custody of the Children! As a psychologically-trained divorce attorney and mediator it is unusual these days to see one parent asking for the sole physical custody of the children. I recently met with a client who was insisting on this. This type of request can sometimes be ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Dec-2019 Did you Know you can Divorce Without Lawyers? Divorce? Oh no! We’ve all heard the horror stories from friends, newspapers, blogs and tabloids. The typical divorce can be a nightmare, and everybody loses. Except, maybe, the divorce attorneys, who get paid for their time while divorcing ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 9-Dec-2019 What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look at it, start sweating, and think, “Oh no! Where do I start?” I find that ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Dec-2019 4 Tips for Handling Divorce Anxiety During the Holidays! Yes, divorce anxiety is a real thing. As a psychologically-trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I can spot divorce anxiety right away. I often see the symptoms before my clients do. Why wouldn’t divorce be stressful? There are so ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Nov-2019 My Separation Agreement Checklist! Are you thinking of Divorce? Well, you’re not alone. With 40%-50% of all marriages ending in divorce this is not as uncommon as you think. An important part of the divorce process is developing an agreement you can both live with. An agreement ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 4-Nov-2019 10 Signs your Spouse may be Cheating! Do you lie awake at night and wonder? Do you have a feeling in the pit of your stomach most of the time? You know something is not quite right, but you can’t put your finger on it. Do you think your spouse is cheating? Are you afraid to ask? Do ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Oct-2019 IS YOUR SPOUSE A NARCISSIST? You would be very surprised to learn that psychological problems plague many divorcing couples today, and they don’t even know it. That is until now! When you look at the complex issues that infect families like verbal and physical abuse, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Oct-2019 To Trick or Treat? What divorcing/divorced parents can do so Halloween isn’t a nightmare! When you got divorced did you discuss Halloween as part of your visitation schedule? Probably not. After all, it’s not Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hannukkah! It is ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 18-Sep-2019 Poor Mental Health Destroys Marriages! We see all kinds of abusive relationships in the news but do you know many marriages end today because one party is dealing with mental health issues that result in abusive behaviors that destroy marriages? Today a person facing divorce Googles ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Sep-2019 5 Co-Parenting Tips! During and after divorce it’s important to remember your children did not sign on to be your football. Many parents put their children right in the middle of their mess out of anger and pain. My advice? Don’t! Your children don’t ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Sep-2019 Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads can Survive Divorce!! Are you wondering how you are going to survive your divorce financially? There are many spouses who married young or gave up lucrative careers to have children once they were married. They often spend most of their marriage helping to support and, in ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Aug-2019 3 Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing! 1.) NOT CONSIDERING MEDIATION: If there is any chance you and your spouse can work together in an amicable way- consider mediation! Mediation will save you time and thousands of dollars in legal fees, not to mention unnecessary heartache! As a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Jul-2019 EXPERIENCE THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BRENNER DIVORCE MEDIATION METHOD! What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “divorce?” “Fight!” Hire a Lawyer.” This is the way it’s been ever since the founding of our country, when we imported the British legal model for divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 3-Dec-2018 Five Ways to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce Five Ways to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce Going through a separation or divorce during the holidays can be really dreadful! This time of year you are expected to be festive and to behave as if things are good. On the inside you’re ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Nov-2018 Divorcing? Children? Holidays? Oh, No! Divorcing? Children? Holidays? Oh, No! When you are a divorce attorney inevitably holiday time for clients and their families is turbulent and for some, very unhappy. Where do the children spend Thanksgiving? Who gets Hanukkah? What about Christmas? ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Sep-2018 Your Divorce Checklist! Your Divorce Checklist! You have been busy shopping for clothes and school supplies. You’ve been busy preparing the children to go back to school, and now they have settled in. This is the time of year when once the children are focused and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. featuring Michael Giusto, Esq. 20-Sep-2018 What Happens to Your Estate Plan When You Divorce? What Happens to Your Estate Plan When You Divorce? By Michael Giusto and Lois Brenner Getting a divorce is a stressful experience and it’s not unusual for spouses to forget to address estate planning issues either before, during, or afterwards. ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Jul-2018 3 Best Methods to Settle a Custody Dispute 3 Best Methods to Settle a Custody Dispute Last week, I read that Nia Vardalos, the My Big Fat Greek Wedding (funny movie!) star, and Ian Gomez sadly filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. They cited irreconcilable differences and asked for ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Jun-2018 MORE MILLENNIALS SEEK PRENUPS!! MORE MILLENNIALS SEEK PRENUPS!! It’s that time of year again when many couples will be walking down the aisle. To have or not to have a prenuptial agreement is not the most romantic conversation to have as you are tasting wedding cake fillings ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 10-May-2018 DO ROYALS HAVE PRENUPS? DO ROYALS HAVE PRENUPS? Should you? When anyone ties the knot there is a lot at stake, but when you’re Royal that usually includes a whole lot of money! You may be surprised to learn when it comes to the royal family in England, prenups are ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-May-2018 Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? Divorcing? Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? When a client comes to see me to discuss divorce 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?” At many ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Apr-2018 Are you ready to build your "Bird Nest?" Are you ready to build your “Bird Nest?” Have you all seen the new show “Splitting Up Together”? It is a new series that airs Tuesday nights at 9:30 PM on ABC. It is about a couple that falls out of love, (as many do these ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Apr-2018 Can a Postnuptial Agreement save your Marriage? Can a Postnuptial Agreement save your Marriage? Getting married is very exciting! Spring is that time of year when brides are eagerly gearing up for their June weddings and all the glitz, glamour and drama that a wedding brings. But what about the ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 13-Mar-2018 GET YOUR "FREE" DIVORCE PERSONALITY QUIZ!!!! GET YOUR “FREE” DIVORCE PERSONALITY QUIZ!!!! Head (Legal Strategy) + Heart (Emotions) “Unlike any other Divorce Attorney” Lois M. Brenner, Esq., PA-C, is a renowned New York Divorce Attorney, an accredited Divorce Mediator and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 2-Mar-2018 FINANCIAL DIVORCE "SMARTS" FINANCIAL DIVORCE “SMARTS” Are you financially ready to get divorced? Even if you are not quite ready to get divorced, you need to be informed and Financially Smart. Deciding to Divorce is a complex process. Deciding how easy or difficult ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 28-Feb-2018 Father's Rights: More than Just Child Support Payments Father’s Rights: More than Just Child Support Payments “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” - Abbé Prévost, Manon Lescaut When a married couple goes through a divorce, one of the most contested issues ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 14-Feb-2018 Lois Brenner In The News! Till Trump do us part: The president's effect on US marriages By Jade Scipioni Published February 13, 2018 Personal Finance FOXBusiness Couples still have not altered their political affiliations and... Trump still do so,” Lois Brenner, a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Feb-2018 FOUR TIPS TO DIVORCE PROOF YOUR RELATIONSHIP! FOUR TIPS TO DIVORCE PROOF YOUR RELATIONSHIP! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Traditionally, millions of couples get engaged on this day. Being an attorney in the field of family law for more than thirty-five years, I expect that ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Jan-2018 Divorce Without Lawyers DIVORCE WITHOUT LAWYERS What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “divorce?” “Fight!” “Hire a divorce lawyer.” For 2017 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and Janet Jackson and Wissma al Mana come to ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 5-Jan-2017 A Better Way To Divorce in 2017! Did you know January is Divorce month? Most couples who have been thinking about divorce tend to move forward in the New Year. They have struggled to make it through the holidays and now they want a fresh start. What most couples don’t know is ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 15-Dec-2016 Tips for Handling Divorce Anxiety! Tips for Handling Divorce Anxiety! Yes, divorce anxiety is a real thing. As a psychologically-trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I can spot divorce anxiety right away. I often see the symptoms before my clients do. Why wouldn’t ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Dec-2016 Is Social Media Killing Your Marriage? When a young woman called me last week and said, “Social Media Killed My Marriage,” I told her I wasn’t surprised. More and more this is a chief complaint and cause for divorce. Couples don’t realize social media networking ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Oct-2016 Are you thinking of pulling the plug on your marriage? Courtesy of HBO Sarah Jessica Parker’s new show “Divorce” on HBO which aired on October 9 th introduces us to Frances (Parker), a corporate headhunter with two children. She is an unhappy, middle-aged, and a disconnected woman ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 6-Oct-2016 Engagement Season is here! ENGAGEMENT SEASON IS HERE! Are you thinking about your dress? flowers? the cake? What about your prenuptial agreement? Newly engaged couples everywhere are starting to plan their perfect wedding. Many are focused on sharing the big news with family ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 22-Sep-2016 When Should You Ask For Sole Physical Custody of the Children? WHEN SHOULD YOU ASK FOR SOLE PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN? On Tuesday we heard the sad news that Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after twelve years together, and two years married. The papers file in Los Angeles cited ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 16-Sep-2016 Is Your Spouse A Sociopath? You would be very surprised to learn that psychological problems plague many divorcing couples today, and they don’t even know it. That is until now! When you look at the complex issues that infect families like verbal and physical abuse, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Aug-2016 Are you a Divorcing Stay-at-Home Mom? There are many women who married young or gave up lucrative careers to have children once they were married. They often spend most of their marriage helping to support and in some cases build their husband’s careers/businesses in the best ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 1-Aug-2016 What Determines The Length And Amount of Spousal Maintenance? There are many issues that must be handed when a couple decides to file for divorce. One issue that many divorcing couples are forced to deal with during the divorce process includes spousal maintenance, which is the money paid to a spouse following ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 17-Jun-2016 Questions About Summer Vacations with Shared Children When children who attend school are released for summer vacation, parents’ schedules change greatly. Although these summer schedules can greatly differ for any family, divorced parents with shared children may suffer many more anxieties and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Feb-2016 3 Effective Ways to Working Out Custody Arrangements Amicably As a New York family law attorney, mediator, and psychologically trained medical professional, I regularly counsel fathers and mothers going through divorce who are considering a custody action. Often these concerned parents have a fair amount of ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 21-Jan-2016 Proposals & Prenups: How Can a Lawyer Help? Many couples are eagerly preparing for a romantic Valentine’s Day. Many couples will get engaged on Valentine’s Day like pop star Lady Gaga and actor Taylor Kinney did last year. Suddenly everyone is swept away by love, planning a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 1-Sep-2013 Gentlemen's Guide to Navigating a High Profile Paternity Suit In my thirty plus years as a family law attorney, I cannot recall a period of time in which I’ve seen so many stories in the news concerning high profile paternity cases. Within recent years, big names like former NBA star Michael Jordan, ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois Brenner 27-May-2013 Prenuptial Agreement Originally printed in New Woman Magazine, November 1988 S USAN AND JEFF MET IN LOS ANGELES. AFTER MAJORING IN film at UCLA, Susan had spent her 20s writing unsold movie scripts and working part-time in public relations. Jeff, with a Stanford MBA, had ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 8-Nov-2012 So You're Getting a Divorce-Does that Mean You Need to Fight in Court? Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally painful things a person can experience. Two people once united by love or some semblance thereof are now divided due to infidelity, emotional or physical distance, mental or bodily abuse, and ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 19-Sep-2012 Business Partnerships and Divorce The strain of a divorce is usually an emotional time and an uncertain financial one. Even more difficult is the separation of assets for divorcing partners who own businesses together. Statistics from the National Federation of Independent Business ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 12-Sep-2012 Divorcing? Get Your Financial House in Order When considering divorce, one of the easiest things you can do for yourself is to keep your financial house in order and the way to do it is to get organized. Having your financial information stored and processed in a systematic manner will go a ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 21-Sep-2011 Your Divorce Rights as a Gay Married Couple New York has become the sixth state to perform same-sex marriages. Gay divorce is not far behind. Gay married couples are now entitled to financial benefits and have legal rights. Couples who marry and live in New York can now file their state taxes ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 19-Apr-2011 Financial Mistakes Married Women Make When women fall in love, they often hand the purse strings over to their husbands. As a divorce attorney, it is the single biggest mistake I see women make. Once a woman gives all the financial decision making power to her husband, she puts herself ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 25-Jan-2011 Parenting Classes for Divorce It is my goal as a divorce attorney and mediator to introduce my clients to all the tools necessary to see them through the difficult divorce process with as much support as possible. That is why as part of my evaluation of each divorce case, I ... Continue Reading Posted By Lois M. Brenner, Esq. 24-Nov-2010 Divorce Mediation - The Peaceful Alternative As we approach the holidays, the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, many couples who are having difficulties in their marriage start thinking about making changes in the new year. For many couples that means-divorce. For couples that ... Continue Reading