Posts Tagged ‘divorce and children’
6 Things a Woman Must Know About Divorce in Texas
Every state is unique in how it adjudicates divorce, adding to the headache of getting on with life-after-marriage. And the Lone Star state, as you might expect, has its own unique rule book. There are several things a woman must know about divorce in Texas if she is going to avoid painful surprises. We’re going…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Child Acts Like Your Ex-husband
At last, you are finally on the other side of the longest, hardest life change you have ever experienced: your divorce. Your emotions are stabilizing and the coparenting arrangement seems to be working (for the most part). You are free from him* and ready to move forward. You are taking steps to advance your independence.…
Read MoreParenting Through Divorce: 8 Things NOT to Do
Coparenting with a Narcissist
A person with narcissistic personality disorder has a veneer of generosity and kindness, but after marrying him*, when you really get to know each other, you discover that’s not who he is at all. A narcissist controls and manipulates his spouse. But at first, this behavior seems so at odds with the person you thought…
Read MoreWho Moves Out of the Marital Home During Divorce, and When Do They Leave?
A question that comes up over and over again in my line of work as a divorce attorney is “When can I move out?” Or put differently, “When can I get my husband to leave?” Maybe the tension is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Maybe your children are experiencing screaming matches…
Read MoreDivorce and Children: The Not So Secret Way to Get Through Divorce Without Breaking up the Family
Divorce is complicated. Divorce and children? That’s when uncomplicating things really matters. A “normal” family dynamic looks different to all of us. But those relationships and routines—the warmth, safety, energy, and feeling of support a family provides—is something none of us wants to lose. The benefits of a close-knit family seem obvious when you look…
Read MoreHow to Tell Your Kids You are Getting Divorced
Have you been worried about how to tell your kids you are getting divorced for a long time now? Did you stay in the marriage much longer than you wanted, because you were so frightened of what the news or changes might do to them? Have you put off telling them anything because you just don’t know what…
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