BROOKLYN, New York. During a child custody battle, the courts will generally rule in favor of the best interests of the child. In most instances, the courts will promote a child custody arrangement that will allow the child to have a relationship with both parents. However, if one parent suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction, […]
How Financial Strain Can Lead to Divorce
BROOKLYN, New York. According to CNBC, one of the leading causes of strife and stress in a relationship are financial difficulties. This doesn’t necessarily mean that struggling to pay the bills means the end of your marriage. Many divorces stemming from financial stress can be traced back to differing views about how to spend and […]
Divorce and Your Mental Health
BROOKLYN, New York. Divorce can have a major impact on your whole family’s mental health. Adults and children alike may suffer from additional stress and emotional distress. According to the Cleveland Clinic, some signs of emotional distress include: lack of energy, difficulty making decisions, changes in sleep, feeling more emotional, and increased use of drugs […]
Infidelity and Divorce
BROOKLYN, New York. According to a psychologist writing for the Atlantic, infidelity, for the betrayed carries with it all the symptoms of trauma. Those who have been betrayed might experience some of the markers of trauma, including hypervigilance, numbness, anger, panic, and obsessive thinking about the trauma. While the pain of betrayal is real and […]
Do Natural Disasters Increase Your Risk of Domestic Violence?
BROOKLYN, New York. The country has watched with concern as Hurricane Harvey has battered Houston and as Hurricane Irma threatens Florida. After a natural disaster, first on many people’s minds is home repair and rebuilding. Yet, the silent victims of natural disasters may not always get headlines. Research has shown that natural disasters can increase […]
How Poverty Impacts Child Custody
BROOKLYN, New York. The New York Times has recently reported on how New York’s Administration for Children’s Services has systemically failed poor single parents. Rather than providing poor single parents with the assistance they often desperately need, the Administration for Children’s Services will sometimes take children away, putting them in foster care. In fact, where […]
