Divorce is never easy. Regardless of who initiated it, divorce can be painful because it causes a gamut of ill feelings. It can make you feel guilty, angry, and afraid. The pain and the fear scale up when you divorce a narcissist, and you must prepare yourself well for it. If you believe your partner... continue reading
In California, spousal support and alimony are not the same thing. Both effectively have similar outcomes, that is, provide income to a spouse or partner for support for a set period of time after the end of a marriage. One of the differences is spousal support is paid by one spouse to another before the... continue reading
The quick answer to this question is ... maybe. It's probably not necessary for you to hire a divorce lawyer if you 100 percent agree on everything and have no trust issues. But in reality, if you truly trusted this person, you probably wouldn't be filing for divorce in the first place, right? If you... continue reading
Anyone divorcing a narcissist needs to understand how narcissists think, what tactics they use to manipulate others, and how to fight back. Gaslighting is one of the most pronounced narcissistic behaviors seen in divorce cases and usually involves: • Making demands that you can't possibly meet • Making statements that cast doubt on your perception... continue reading