Every family has unique dynamics. Children generally love both of their parents and desire approval and support from both of them. However, children may have a closer bond with one parent than the other. Factors including differences in parenting styles, puberty and...
Year: 2024
5 ways to safeguard against a risk of parental alienation
Parents navigating a divorce or breakup often worry about their relationships with their children. Many people have heard horror stories about bitter parents who intentionally cut their children off from the other parent by poisoning their relationship. Parental...
What a parent who is divorcing a narcissist should expect
People tend to experience intense, fluctuating emotions throughout the divorce process. Particularly when there are children in the family, it is common for adults to struggle with their decision to end a marriage. Sometimes, the reason one spouse files for divorce is...
Can inflation affect alimony orders in Florida?
Alimony, which some people call spousal maintenance or spousal support, is generally intended to help a spouse to regain their financial independence after a marriage. Sometimes, one spouse makes sacrifices that negatively affect their career and earning potential but...
3 signs an ex’s personality isn’t right for collaborative divorce
Collaborative divorce can be a viable option for many people preparing to end a marriage. Instead of employing a standard adversarial approach, spouses agree to cooperate with one another even if they find it hard to agree. Either they or their lawyers may negotiate...
5 tips for those hoping to divorce a narcissist
It is common practice for those preparing for divorce to pathologize their spouses. They want a clear explanation for why their marriage failed and believe that psychology may offer some answers. It is dangerous in many ways to engage in armchair psychology,...