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  Top 10 Signs You Are the Victim of Gaslighting Due to the various techniques the abuser has used, you may initially doubt that you are being abused at all.  Instead, you may try to convince yourself that the treatment you are receiving “isn’t that bad,” or perhaps that you are simply “just too sensitive.” By  David J. Glass   Updated: May 25, 2022 Categories:  Divorce Recovery ,  Preparing for Divorce As a divorce lawyer of 25 years, and a former therapist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology for several years before embarking on a career as an attorney, I have come across my fair share of  personality-disordered opposing parties . As such, I have seen, first-hand, the abuse they have inflicted on my clients.  In most of these cases, nearly every abuse matter I have ever litigated has included some degree of Gaslighting. In the first segment of this four-part series, I defined “Gaslighting.” I pointed to the 1944 film, “Gaslight,” a heavy drama b...

  Taking Care of a Newborn After Divorce Adjusting to being a parent can be tough, especially after divorce. Learn some of their habits and how to help them sleep so you can too. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: May 23, 2022 Categories:  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce If you’ve  just had a baby  and are going through divorce you may find yourself facing many challenges and difficulties that many new parents rarely face. How will you navigate life as a new divorcee and  single parent ? Taking care of a newborn after divorce is not easy. As a parent of a newborn, you may be wondering if your baby is getting too much or not enough sleep. And, you probably also want to know when you can get some sleep. Sleep is a huge component of the baby and parent experience. It can make or break those magical newborn moments we are meant to cherish for the rest of our lives. Therefore, you and your ex-spouse will want to become k...

  Don’t Forget These 10 Things in Your Parenting Plan After reviewing these suggestions, you may have your own ideas for other provisions. Focus on what's important to you and your child. By  Ben Coltrin   Updated: May 19, 2022 Categories:  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Co-Parenting after Divorce If you’re writing a parenting plan, now is an ideal time to comprehensively address issues affecting your child’s future. Imagining hypothetical scenarios, coming up with solutions, and proposing them to the other parent — all this takes effort. But, if you don’t  submit a thorough plan  to the court, you’re banking on your ability to resolve disagreements as they arise. Here are ten parenting plan clauses you may not have thought of. 10 Things You Should Add to Your Parenting Plan 1. Contacting the other parent If you’re worried about how frequently you and the other parent are likely to communicate, set expectations. State how often you’d ...

  Cell Phones: Child Support or Section 7 Expenses? Child support is typically meant to cover a child’s basic expenses such as food, housing, and basic clothing. By  Marian Grande   Updated: May 16, 2022 Categories:  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Financial Issues If you have the  primary residence  of your children, you are entitled to receive child support mandated under the  Table Guidelines.   In addition to child support, Section 7 special or extraordinary expenses may also need to be paid.  The  Federal   Child Support Guidelines  allow for sharing Section 7 extraordinary or special expenses for children proportionate to the parties’ respective incomes. Section 7 expenses can include medical expenses not covered through insurance, childcare expenses, post-secondary education, and extra-curricular activities such as sports. What You Need to Know About Section 7 Expenses The following are the first co...

  Helping Your Children Adjust After Divorce You didn't make the decision to end your marriage lightly. Now that you've decided to split up, you need to think about helping your kids handle the way their lives are changing. By  Brent Kaspar   Updated: May 10, 2022 Categories:  Children and Divorce ,  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce There’s no doubt that divorces can be hard on kids. Between the emotional and logistical changes they present, parental splits change a child’s entire world in one fell swoop. Still, children are resilient. With the right approach and support, helping your children adjust after divorce can be a smooth process. Kids can and do adjust to divorced parents every day. Keep reading to learn what  kinds of stressors kids face  during and after their parents’ divorces and strategies you can use to help them adjust to your split and move on. What You Need to Know About Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce What are so...

  4 Tips for Finding Yourself After a Devastating Divorce Going through divorce is hard. Seek out people to support you and find things that bring you happiness. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: May 12, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery When you said “I do,” you didn’t plan on a future without your spouse. Over time, though, people change, and circumstances affect marriages. Situations such as financial or medical hardships can significantly impact unions. It shifts personalities and develops rifts among close couples. Saying goodbye and starting again may become the better choice, allowing you to move on and find yourself again after a devastating divorce. Without a doubt, the breakup is hard. You’ve spent years together making decisions. Despite the difficulties, though, you can feel good again. Try the following tips to feel better and find your independence. How to Find Yourself After a Devastating Divorce 1. Get Your Own Place Sharing t...

  Making A Divorce Settlement That Lasts Heed this advice to create a divorce settlement agreement that stands the test of time and changing circumstances. By  Ben Coltrin   Updated: May 04, 2022 Categories:  Divorce Process ,  Preparing for Divorce When divorcing spouses agree on the terms and conditions of their divorce, they  write a divorce settlement agreement  on their own or with the help of a legal professional. The settlement covers everything from child custody and visitation to the division of property and other assets. Your settlement will dictate how things are handled after your divorce for years to come. It’s essential that you cover all possible points of contention now and those that may arise in the future to avoid a costly trip to court. Tips on Creating a Divorce Settlement Agreement That Lasts Get legal advice A lawyer will make sure you don’t leave out any important details and that your rights are protected. Plus, they know how t...

  MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide What legal issues does family law encompass? Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Attorneys practicing family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations

  MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide What legal issues does family law encompass? Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Attorneys practicing family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations

  5 Ways to Practice Self-Care After Divorce Practicing self-care is essential after a divorce. No matter how things ended with your spouse, make sure you take time to care for yourself.  By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: May 05, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Life After Divorce Going through a divorce can be a drain on your  mental health . Whether it was amicable or hostile, you just ended a partnership that you intended to last. It is crucial to practice self-care after divorce to protect your mental well-being. In the middle of a stressful situation, it can be difficult to know what to do to take care of yourself. The following ideas will help you stay mentally healthy once the papers are signed. How to Practice Self-Care After Divorce 1. Seek Out Therapy Perhaps the best thing you can do to take care of yourself after a divorce is seek out therapy. Whether you feel mentally healthy or not, therapy is a great way to talk through the circumsta...