Divorce and Narcissism
Monday, November 2nd, 2020
What is Narcissism? We, as a society, are becoming more aware of the relationship between mental illness and the destruction of marriages; in particular, the Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This Personality Disorder has a difficult combination of symptoms. Sustaining a marriage with a narcissist is problematic and it becomes a very complicated problem when it’s time […]
Read More »Signs of Domestic Abuse and How to Help
Thursday, October 15th, 2020
Signs of Domestic Abuse Your friend keeps cancelling visits with you. The boyfriend/girlfriend is ALWAYS around, and you cannot have time with your friend alone. You see unexplained bruises on your elderly mother or father. Your “besty” seems stressed but won’t tell you why. All of these signs may point to someone you care about […]
Read More »An Open Letter to Mental Health Professionals
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Dear Mental Health Professionals: I am a family lawyer. For the last 25 years, I have represented families in crisis. I have read reports, deposed and examined psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers and mental health professionals more times than I can count. The questions I get the most from folks in your field are, […]
Read More »How to talk to kids about divorce
Friday, May 17th, 2019
For many parents, having to talk to kids about divorce is one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have. This is understandable; divorce is an intense and often upsetting experience for the entire family. Luckily, there are several tips to keep in mind that will make that conversation easier and more productive for […]
Read More »Therapy: Who needs it? Why?
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
Each of us probably needs therapy at some point. Why? As a family law firm, we suggest it to many clients as a way to cope with divorce-related life changes like adjusting to living alone, sharing custody of their children with their ex or having to find a new job. For some, there is stigma […]
Read More »Mental Health and Child Custody
Monday, January 22nd, 2018
One of the fifteen factors a court must consider is the impact a parent’s mental health has on his or her ability to parent. To be clear: suffering from a mental illness does not mean you are necessarily going to lose a custody fight, and just because your spouse is acting crazy doesn’t mean they […]
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