Emotional Issues

Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Spy on Their Partners

Do you know which zodiac signs are most likely to mistrust their partners?

How Society Can Help With Common Pitfalls Single Moms Face

Single parents are hurting. Their stories were all very similar. I wasn’t alone. There are millions of us out here in the same boat.

Does fault ever play a role in asset division in Illinois?

No. Unfortunately, divorce is, at least from a lawyer’s perspective and the division of assets aspect, a business proposition. Unfortunately, our clients often look at is as the emotional impact and we understand and look at that, but that’s why you hire someone such as ourselves. We’re experienced at divorce and detached emotionally as we […]

WATCH: What is the latest research on the effects of divorce on children?

After years of studying the impact of divorce on children, we have discovered that it is the CONFLICT between the parents, not the divorce per se, that is so emotionally traumatic for children.

Do some people pursue litigation for financial and/or emotional reasons?

California family lawyer Erin McGaughey explains the possible reasons why some people use litigation for financial or emotional reasons.

What does high conflict mean in the context of divorce?

Sometimes, the divorcing couple can’t speak to one another because it is very emotional and hurtful, and a lot of emotions are raised. I would consider a high conflict to be more with those couples who almost will aggravate one another, whether intentionally or because it’s driven out of hurt or fear. The high conflict […]

What are the effects a high-conflict divorce can have on the children?

A high-conflict divorce can have a very devastating effect on children. The fighting, the tension, the emotional turmoil – a lot of times the children do pick up on this. It’s very important for the clients to remember that they love their child more than the emotional troubles that they’re having with their spouse and […]

How should I tell my school-aged children about my divorce?

How should I tell my children about the divorce, and when? Telling your children about your plans to divorce can be one of the hardest parts of the process. However, the situation presents an opportunity to set the tone for the separation and how both parents are going to work together for the benefit of […]

How can parents help their children though the process of divorce?

To help your children through the divorce process, you should have open lines of communication with them and understand how they’re responding to change.

Is there anything you can recommend to reduce the amount of stress for people going through the process of divorce?

Yes. I am a big, big believer in reaching out and getting the help that is available from trained mental health professionals. There seems to be a stigma, a hesitancy to go into therapy or go into counselling because it makes us look bad or it makes us look weak. Nothing could be farther from […]