5 Tips For Attending Parent-Teacher Conferences With Your Ex

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Your first parent-teacher conference after separation or divorce can be unsettling. The event may bring back memories of happier times, and the excitement of raising young children together. It may be an unwelcome reminder that your family is no longer in tact, and that your life hasn’t gone the way you expected.

If you and your former spouse are so volatile that you have a hard time being in the same room, ask the teacher if you can have separate conferences. Some schools will not accommodate your request, however, so you will need to make the most of possibly attending with your ex. Here are five tips to make your first parent-teacher conference after divorce a success. Read more

First Holiday After Divorce: 8 Tips For Surviving It Solo

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There’s nothing like the holidays to make a newly divorced or separated person feel disconnected and lonely. Everywhere you turn, you’re reminded of your new status. Your friends are spending Thanksgiving “just with family.” Holiday cards featuring perfect-looking parents and children appear in your mailbox — and your Facebook newsfeed is overflowing with happy, smiling couples and families. You watch a commercial for “It’s A Wonderful Life” and burst into tears.

You may feel alone in this — but in reality, you’re far from it! According to the 2017 U.S. Census report, 110.6 million American adults aged 18 and older are single. That’s a whopping 42.5% of the population. So give yourself an early holiday gift and let go of your self-consciousness. Instead, start thinking of ways to make the most out of this holiday season. Here are some suggestions to get you started…  Read more

Divorce Horror Story: When Two Narcissists Divorce

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Because it’s part of their nature to become entrenched in polarized positions and view others a threat — narcissists  know how to make a good divorce go bad. And in situations where both spouses have narcissistic tendencies, divorce can go from bad to horrible for all involved, especially the narcissists’ children.

Let’s take a “worst case scenario” view of the dangers of a narcissist vs. narcissist divorce. Here’s Sterling and Savannah story. What could they do differently?  Read more

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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-parenting?  Read more