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…
We hear a lot about children experiencing horrendous physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. However, we rarely hear horror stories about children experiencing emotional abuse. Yet, emotional abuse is real, and it can cause trauma that can take years of therapy to heal. Knowing just how dangerous emotional abuse can…
You’ve definitely seen it in movies: the screaming and shouting, the name-calling, the vengeance, using children as pawns, and many other examples of dramatic and outrageous behavior. It’s the high-conflict divorce and, if you’re getting started on the divorce process, you’re probably wondering how you can prevent having a high-conflict…
Maybe you’re wondering whether or not it’s time to end your marriage. Although you’re the only person who can make that decision, it’s important to take as much time as you need to really consider whether or not divorce is for you. In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people…
It’s not unheard of for divorcing couples to threaten each other with DCFS involvement. This is especially true in high conflict divorces. Though the idea of DCFS showing up on your doorstep may be unsettling, it’s important to understand their process and understand your rights. Although your spouse may attempt…
Social media platforms have done something remarkable: they’ve given a voice to those who have not previously had a voice. Before social media, if you had something to say, you could either say it to the people in the room, or say it to yourself. In the present day, depending…
A lot of people say “restraining order” thinking that it means one party isn’t legally allowed to interact with the other party. Although that isn’t technically untrue, a restraining order can mean a lot of things. Simply put, a restraining order is simply a court order that prohibits a person…
We hear a lot about physical abuse and domestic violence, but it seems like nobody is talking about just how damaging emotional and/or financial abuse can be for a person. Though anyone can be intimidated by a significant other during an argument, men are more likely to engage in emotional…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends