If your marriage is rocky, you may be itching to be as far away from your husband or wife as possible. You even might want to think about filing for legal separation. According to the New York Supreme Court, legal separation is a contractual agreement between you and...
Divorce
How can you get through a high-conflict divorce?
As you probably know, some individuals shy away from conflict. Many others, though, love the friction that comes from fighting. In fact, according to Psychology Today, certain individuals have high-conflict personalities, which can include both an inability to manage...
Who keeps the engagement ring after a breakup or divorce?
Whether you are asking your fiancé to marry you or are on the receiving end of a beautiful diamond engagement ring, the underlying intent in giving an engagement ring to your partner is that the relationship will last forever. Sometimes it does, but sometimes it does...
Navigating long-distance child custody arrangements
Going through a divorce is a challenging time for the entire family. Making decisions about child custody is especially difficult because, in most cases, both parents want to spend time with their child, and a divorce can get in the way of that. This is especially...
Adjusting your social media habits to protect yourself during divorce
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok have revolutionized how entertainers and other prominent New Yorkers market themselves and interact with their fans. Being a social media personality can itself be a lucrative career. But for someone going...
How to handle co-parenting with a narcissist
Divorce sets the stage for how couples will co-parent. When one spouse exhibits narcissistic behavior, the other may want to explore ways to deal with it moving forward. Family court prefers couples to share joint legal and physical custody of children. Unless the...
Is there a way to protect yourself in a gray divorce?
A decision to enter a "gray divorce" may surprise friends and family members. The term refers to a divorce between two people over the age of 50, and such divorces may come with additional concerns younger persons might not have. Older persons entering divorce...
Children have rights, even when their parents divorce
Children have specific rights as they grow up. These don't go away just because their parents are going through a divorce. As one of the adults in the relationship, you should review these rights so that you're able to ensure your children are getting what they...
Children can learn life skills during divorce
Children who have parents going through divorce will face a rough time, but this doesn't necessarily mean they will walk away from the situation in a poor position. Instead, children can learn a lot when they see their parents going through this situation.How you...
Frequent communication can help your teen handle your divorce
Your teenager can get pretty moody on any given day. If you and your ex are going through a divorce, it can make things even worse. What can you do to make things easier for them?A recent study published in the Journal of Family Issues shows that consistent...