Common Personalities in High-Conflict Divorce: Tips from a Lawyer’s Perspective

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In part 2 of our high-conflict divorce blog series, we continue our look at difficult divorces and how to cope with a problematic ex. Is a high-conflict spouse at risk for derailing your divorce? Here’s a lawyer’s perspective on how to keep problematic personalities in check.

Find Part 1 here: Common Personalities In High-Conflict Divorce (And How To Handle Them). Read more

How New 401(k) Limits Could Affect Your Divorce

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During divorce, important decisions must be made about the distribution of martial retirement assets, including 401(k) accounts. Beginning in 2018, a new IRS tax rule on 401(k) contributions could have an impact on divorce asset division and other income-related aspects of divorce. Here’s what you need to know. Read more

Common Personalities In High-Conflict Divorce (And How To Handle Them)

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Certain personality types fuel acrimonious divorces. Because high-conflict people thrive on drama, it only takes one to turn divorce into a war zone. Does this sound like your former spouse? Read on for tips on how to cope with an antagonistic ex. Read more

What’s the Difference Between a Temporary and a Final Restraining Order?

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You may be familiar with the term “restraining order” as a remedy of protection for victims of domestic violence. But what’s the difference between a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and a Final Restraining Order in New Jersey (FRO)? Let’s take a look. Read more

27 Top Tips For Staying Happily Married

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Although Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC is here to guide clients through divorce, we would prefer that you stay happily married! Here are 27 top tips to help you remain together from this day forward… Read more

How To Communicate When You’re Divorcing a Covert Narcissist

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Note: This is part 2 of our 2-part series on covert narcissism. Find part 1 here: How to Spot a Covert Narcissist.

Unfortunately, covert narcissists don’t see that their self-absorbed, unreasonable behavior makes good communication almost impossible. You will forever be banging your head against the wall if you try to “talk sense” into your covert narcissist spouse or try to get him or her to see your point-of-view. So what can you do to cope with a communication-heavy process like divorce or co-parentingRead more

Is Your Ex A Covert Narcissist?

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Note: This is part 1 of our 2-part series on covert narcissism. Find part 2 here: How To Communicate When You’re Divorcing a Covert Narcissist.

Are you feeling manipulated by your fragile, low-functioning ex? Do you often feel off balance, wondering what you did to upset your former spouse – who always appears to be offended by something? Especially you?

You might be surprised to learn that this delicate, introverted person may act the way he or she does because they suffer from grandiosity. While they come across as insecure and vulnerable, Covert Narcissists (CNs) have the same sense of entitlement as Overt Narcissists (ONs); it’s just that their blend of narcissism “looks” different.

Wondering if your ex fits the bill? Read these 7 classic signs of a covert narcissist to find out. Read more

3 Ways To Recognize Financial Abuse

 

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Like any form of domestic violence between spouses or partners, the effects of financial abuse can be devastating. Are you experiencing financial or economic abuse by your partner or spouse? Here’s how to tell — and how to get help.  Read more

5 Ways To Get Closure After Divorce

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Feeling stuck or still hooked into your ex one, two, or ten years after you finalized your divorce? It’s time for some closure! Try these 5 ways to finally start moving on with your life.  Read more

5 Ways to Prepare for Your Divorce Trial

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Perhaps you tried mediation and it failed. Or, negotiating with your spouse just wasn’t a possibility in the first place. Whatever the reason, you now find yourself facing a divorce trial. Admittedly, the prospect of going before a judge can be stressful, but it is not the end of the world. Here are a few ways to prepare for your day in court: Read more