If you find yourself in the beginning phase of the divorce process, you’re about to go through the “discovery” process, also known as the information-gathering phase. Discovery takes place regardless of mediation, collaborative, or a litigated divorce. This phase is almost always necessary, even if you and your spouse agree on the particulars of how …
When you’re going through a divorce with a narcissist, there are many challenges and tactics you will endure. Disregard the previous sentence, when you’re divorcing a narcissist, buckle up because you’re in for a hell of a ride! If you find yourself being dragged into a custody case, the game becomes far more serious. You …
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Whether you are the exhausted spouse of a narcissist and filed for divorce or your spouse decided to end the marriage, one thing is for sure and that is once involved in a divorce the emotional abuse will get worse. Narcissists will pull out all the stops to “win” the divorce at any cost. In …
During consultations, most men will ask me if it’s possible to come up with a “game plan” for their upcoming divorce. I have always found that during stressful times, having a plan of action with goals, tends to give individuals more peace and less stress. In fact, with the right planning, not only will it …
As parents, we might assume divorce always has a negative emotional impact on children. Your family and friends may be reaffirming this notion to you that it may be best to wait until the children are older, thereby, lessening the impact a divorce may have on them. When children are exposed to chronic conflict between …
I’m sure you’ve heard the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce. But I bet you never thought your marriage would be one of them. No one does. Divorce is an emotionally charged time for any couple. When you decided to get married, your relationship was built on a foundation of mutual respect and …
Letting go of a relationship that used to fill your heart can be a daunting process. The thought of removing your ex-spouse from your life can shake you to your core, especially after all those years of investing to keep the relationship alive. Yet, simultaneously it will be the most rewarding experience when you release …
Are you still interacting with your ex-spouse even though it’s been so hard? Aren’t you tired? Aren’t you exhausted? Why are you still putting up with this? Narcissistic abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and/or financial. Some types of emotional abuse are not easy to spot, including manipulation. It can include emotional blackmail, using threats and intimidation to exercise control. Narcissists are masters of …
As you’re going through a divorce or separation, reaching out to your ex can be tempting and have an impact on the direction your divorce is going. I spend a great deal of time editing emails and text messages for clients, especially at the beginning of their divorce when emotions are running high, and they …
When you and your spouse have decided to divorce, emotions tend to take control of how individuals behave. You may have the best intentions of being amicable and fair, especially when it comes to dividing your time with your children. Recently, I had a client who was under the impression both he and his wife …