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 save money. In fact, according to one survey, as many as one in five people may hide financial transactions or spending habits from a spouse.
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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 or alcohol to manage stress. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to find ways to manage stress and conflict. However, many people feel overwhelmed. What can you do?
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 strong, psychologists believe it also has a great deal to teach us about our cultural ideas about marriage. In the past, marriage was an economic bond. Less attention was given to the emotional side of the union. Today, we want full partners.
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 a person’s risk of becoming a victim of domestic violence. In fact, after Hurricane Andrew in Miami, Bustle reports that the University of Miami Disaster and Community Crisis Center saw a 50 percent increase in calls to their hotlines.
Why would natural disasters increase domestic violence? These kinds of disasters can lead to increased stress, putting more strain on already strained family dynamics. After all, if you already have problems being alone with a partner, imagine how much more difficult it can be if neither of you can leave the house due to flooding, torrential rains, or debris. Furthermore, these families may suddenly have to struggle with additional challenges, like the loss of a home, the loss of a job, or temporary displacement due to the storm damage. Domestic violence usually results when a troubled individual feels a loss of control. Natural disasters can exacerbate this perceived loss of control, increasing the risk of violence.
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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 biological parents receive no assistance, a foster family can receive as much as $1,000 for each child. Many have begun to question why poor single parents are not offered this money before the situation becomes so dire that their children are taken away.
Divorce and Your Money: What You Need to Know
BROOKLYN, New York. Separating from your partner is a highly personal decision. For many, it is the toughest they will ever have to make. However, divorce is not just a personal decision, but also a legal process that can affect everything from your child custody to your finances. If you are getting divorced, it is important to consider how it will impact your money. What can you do to protect your finances during this difficult time? While money may be the last thing on your mind, here are some things to think about as you move forward.
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