When a spouse exhibits hostile feelings toward their partner, children are often caught in the middle. This can lead to feelings of anger, fear or resentment towards one parent by the children. This is often referred to a parental alienation. Parental alienation is a...
Can moving out of the family home affect your divorce outcome?
When spouses begin the divorce process, emotions typically run high, making it extremely difficult for both parties to share the same space. A contentious split may lead one spouse to move out of the family home to avoid confrontations. However, from a strategic point...
Should You Hit Send?
Fear the Cloud Today, people are texting more and talking less, with today’s average adult spending 23 hours a week texting. According to a recent study, Americans exchange twice as many texts as they do phone calls. With that in mind, you would think that we would...
More women are now the breadwinners for American families
A new survey shows a radical shift in the economic structure of families in the United States as more women say they are outearning their husbands than ever before. The research by TD Ameritrade says nearly half of the women who took part in the survey say they make...
Can badmouthing a spouse jeopardize a favorable divorce outcome?
Divorce can bring out the worst in anyone. While Texas is a “no-fault” divorce state, spouses can also file on grounds such as abuse, adultery, cruelty, abandonment or fraud. Any one of those instances can easily lead to a high-conflict divorce. But, allowing anger to...
Identifying assets is a must after monetary deceit
Financial infidelity plagues nearly half of Americans in relationships, and it could have a significant impact when it comes time for a divorce. It can be hard to look for assets under every rock but leaving no stone unturned might be vital to getting the share of...
How to protect your children from conflict during divorce
Navigating the ups and downs of a high-conflict divorce is difficult on its own. Things can become even more stressful when children are involved. You want what’s best for them. That includes making sure disagreements don’t spill beyond you and your former spouse and...
Going to Court with a Personality Disorder
Did that really happen? Did she really say that? Did he just deny telling me he wanted a divorce? Am I crazy? Why is she asking me to stay when she told me to leave? If you are married to, or in a co-parenting relationship with, someone with Borderline Personality...
What to Look For If You Suspect Your Spouse Is Hiding Money
If you’re involved in a high-conflict divorce, there is a fair chance your ex will try to conceal income or assets in order to reduce their obligations. If you suspect this could be happening, discuss your concerns with your divorce attorney. They can review your...
How Do You Co-Parent After an Acrimonious Divorce?
When marriages break down, there is usually some resentment and anger. It’s natural. Sometimes, however, the divorcing spouses go through a long period of rage and blame. For exes with children, that can lead to difficulty co-parenting. Assuming that neither spouse is...
