Divorce is challenging under the best of circumstances. But when you're divorcing a narcissist, the process can feel like navigating a storm without a compass. It's likely been an exhausting relationship fraught with manipulation, emotional abuse and controlling...
Financial abuse is often less obvious than other types of abuse people experience. It is, however, often a very common tactic used by abusers to take control in the relationship and can have devastating consequences. This type of abuse can take many forms and may be...
Children raised in two homes can be as disciplined as those in one. However, to achieve this, co-parents need to communicate effectively about discipline strategies. While it may be fine for children to experience different parenting styles, parents should maintain...
If there is anything most people agree on, it is that divorce can be complicated – especially when children are involved. During the divorce, it is not unusual for emotions to get out of control. Disputes over child custody, property division and spousal support can...
When successful professionals have children together, they often hope to send their children to college and set them up for competitively-compensated careers. There are also many parents who commit to helping their children be the first in their family to go to...
Your child has likely been used to living in one home. Now they need to get used to two. Regardless of how you split custody, they are likely to spend time in your place and your soon-to-be ex’s place. That’s a massive change, so what can you do to make it easier for...
You know you are meant to work together to raise your children with your ex, but the truth is, you can’t imagine that happening right now. In this case, co-parenting may be unrealistic. So you may need to consider parallel parenting instead. It allows you to both...
Raising children after a divorce can be challenging, but it's possible. Since the court will make decisions in their best interest and the parents will have a parenting plan, they can be brought up as they would have without the divorce. If you are the non-custodial...
Divorce can be challenging, but matters can worsen if domestic violence or emotional abuse is involved in the marriage. According to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, couples in almost 20% of marriages and intimate partnerships engage in abusive...
You may have heard people saying they moved their divorce to after the holidays or when summer approached. So, does this mean there is a right time for a divorce? Should you consider other factors, despite having irreconcilable issues with your spouse? Here are a few...
