Parental Alienation: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and How to Address It

When parents separate or divorce, it can be difficult for everyone involved, especially the children. It is not uncommon for parents to experience disagreements and conflicts during this time. Still, when these conflicts turn into negative feelings or behaviors towards one parent, it is known as parental alienation. What Is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation in which a child is encouraged or coerced by one parent to reject, fear, or dislike the other parent, often without any legitimate reason. This behavior can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including: Making negative comments

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How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce

Although many people understand that divorce is difficult, few have a complete picture of how complicated these negotiations can be. Factors that you have never considered can become contentious parts of the divorce process and even impact the outcome. Social media is one of these factors, and it can do a significant amount of damage to your case. It is critical to understand the potential impact that social media can have on your divorce process. You can then make more empowered decisions about your online presence as well as your divorce. A few minor changes made online can have a

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The Importance of Self-Care for Domestic Violence Survivors

Self-care is imperative for any survivor of domestic violence, and it should be a priority when striving to promote healing and well-being. Domestic violence can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental, physical, and emotional health. Taking care of oneself can help mitigate these effects. The Impact of Domestic Violence on Mental and Emotional Health Domestic violence can take a profound toll on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Trauma from abuse can lead to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions. These effects can last long after a person has left an abusive relationship, making

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How Will a Gray Divorce Affect My Retirement?

The term gray divorce is somewhat new, but it describes something that’s fairly common among many Americans. A gray divorce is a separation of spouses that happens later in life, namely in an individual’s 60s or 70s. This somewhat playful term has marked a unique trend of divorce rates going down among younger demographics while increasing among people entering their golden years. Divorcing at any age has its own fair share of complications; however, anyone with several decades of a relationship behind them will have a much different kind of divorce than those with young children or even those in

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How to Talk to Your Partner About Wanting a Divorce

It can be challenging to approach the topic of divorce with your partner, especially if you are the one who is bringing it up for the first time. You may feel like you are betraying your partner by even thinking about leaving, or you may be worried about how they will react. However, it can be equally challenging to keep your feelings bottled up inside or advance in a marriage when you are unhappy. So here are a few professional tips on how to broach the topic with your partner in a way that is respectful and considerate of their

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Chicago Family Law – Navigating Child Custody With a Teenager

Divorce is complicated in nearly every scenario. Although you may believe that you can split amicably, there are a lot of factors to consider during the divorce process. These conversations often lead to disagreements and roadblocks that make everything harder. When you divorce with kids, there are additional considerations to discuss before the divorce can be finalized. Child custody is one of these considerations. When most people think of child custody negotiations, they picture small children who need constant care. However, this is not always the case. If you have a teenager under 18 in your home, the court still

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