Helping Families Reach Desirable Solutions for 35+ Years
New York Divorce Attorney Helping Families Move Forward for 35+ Years
Setting the Standard in New York Divorce Law with over 35 years of experience, Lois M. Brenner is not just a divorce lawyer, she is a highly skilled strategist, an accredited mediator, and a psychologically trained medical professional This rare combination of skills allows her to handle the most complex high-asset and high-conflict cases with unmatched insight.
- Elite Pedigree: Formerly of Sullivan & Cromwell and court-appointed mediator
- Media Authority: Featured expert on Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America
- Psychological Edge: Using medical training to navigate the emotional and mental complexities of divorce law
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Lois M. Brenner, Esq., your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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“I didn’t expect to find a divorce attorney as amazing as you!”- Deborah
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I had read about Lois’ unusual divorce method in one of her blog posts. It was refreshing to see someone was working with the psychological issues in divorce. My husband is bipolar and getting him to agree to a divorce and commit to the process was tough. When we met with Lois she really understood him. She immediately identified his mental health issues, and because she has a psych background, she was empathetic to his needs and was skillful at guiding him through her divorce mediation process. It took a while but she really got us to a point where we could actually discuss things without my husband blowing up. Her method is unique and it really helped in our situation. She actually recommended a great psychiatrist who changed my husband’s meds at her urging (she has a medical degree too), and my husband is coping much better. We can’t thank her enough for her compassion and advice! If you need a divorce attorney, especially if mental illness is a part of the fabric of your marriage, go see Lois! Thanks Lois - Beena T.
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Lois Brenner was great to work with. She was very thorough and efficient! I would recommend Lois to anyone seeking an amicable divorce.- RW
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“No words can express what you have done for our family!”- Ken
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“First, you were so easy to talk to and second, you really know what you are doing!”- Sharon
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Everything you said about mediation was true. My husband and I really connected in a positive way working out the details of our divorce in mediation with you. The arguing was endless but we finally heard each other. You have a lot of patience. The property discussions made everything so emotional. You kept us focused and stopped us from rehashing the past. We tell everyone about you. Hopefully none of our friends will divorce but if they do we will tell them they need you.- Tom & Philip R.
The Psychology of Divorce | Chapter One
Here is an excerpt from Chapter One of my upcoming book The Psychology of Divorce.
The Role of Psychology in Divorce. The chapter argues that psychology significantly impacts human behavior and affects both the process and outcome of a divorce. While many believe divorce laws solely determine results, the personality traits and actions of the spouses are major contributing factors. There are three ways to end a marriage: litigation, negotiation, or mediation, and the participants' mindset plays a crucial role in each.
This short video explains the importance of fully understanding the psychology of your divorce before you begin the process.