Whether it’s a substance addiction or behavioral addiction, addiction can take a toll on a marriage. Psychologists are increasingly considering behavioral addiction and substance addiction to be forms of mental illness. Tragically, many who are struggling with addiction often report prioritizing their addiction over their loved ones, acting in ways…
Getting ready to divorce? It may help to have an inside look into the divorce process. This blog will walk through the legal steps of the process known as litigation. The process can vary in different situations. Papers are Drafted and Served The first step is for the party initiating…
With the increasing popularity of social media platforms, more and more people are comparing themselves, their lives, and their spouses to what they’re seeing on social media. Unfortunately, real life rarely looks as airbrushed and polished as social media. Not only has social media allowed people to compare, they’ve also…
It might result in some good evidence, but there’s a good chance it isn’t legal. Social Media Platforms Pretty much anything can be used as evidence in your divorce case. So if your ex is posting unflattering things about you on Facebook, that may be used against them in divorce…
Gaslighting is a type of psychological manipulation where one party attempts to make the other party question reality or their perception of things. The classic example of gaslighting involves the party who is gaslighting claiming that certain events never happened when they really did. However, that’s just one type of…
If you’re going through the divorce process, it is a good idea to gather important items sooner rather than later. This specifically applies to items that do not have monetary value and mostly have sentimental value. What Happens When a Spouse Won’t Surrender Assets? If a spouse is refusing to…
If Valentine’s Day is important to you, and you’re recently divorced, you may be uneasy about spending your first Valentine’s Day alone, especially if you aren’t ready to begin dating. Although spending the holiday alone may be difficult, you can get through this day in one piece. If you’re concerned…
A lot of people unsurprisingly wonder when it’s time to start dating again. Because everyone is different, it’s difficult to give a definitive answer that makes sense for every person. Some people need years to heal from the pain of their divorce while other people are ready to date again…
Many people wonder whether or not they can even get full custody, or if it’s even possible in the first place. What Does Full Custody Mean? Colloquially, when people say that they have full custody (also referred to as sole custody), they’re typically referring to an arrangement where the children…
Although we’re the divorce pros, we’re not necessarily pro-divorce. You’ll hear a lot of new ideas on the internet. One idea that keeps popping up is that marriage is a trap. And, you’ll hear a lot of people claiming that marriage is a trap for men. Money.com, MSNBC, and Psychology…