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Does Divorce Litigation Mean a Trial?
Many people are seeking a divorce in Mid-Michigan but are concerned about the time and money involved. Their question is whether their divorce case has to end with a trial in court? The quick answer is no. There is certainly not a one-size-fits-all formula for a divorce, but there are many circumstances that lead to…
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Parental Alienation and Its Harm to Children
Not to be confused with Parental Alienation Syndrome, parental alienation is a process used by one parent to create a negative image of the other parent in a child’s mind. The goal is to damage the relationship between the child and the other parent. Divorce or separation can lead to the use of parental alienation,…
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Is it Normal to Fight so Much in a Marriage? Or Should we Get Divorced?
Do happy couples really fight? You bet they do! In fact, while it may sound counter intuitive, fighting can actually be healthy for your relationship. However, that only applies when you go about it in a certain way. In the same way that eating habits can be healthy or unhealthy, depending on what you eat…
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Divorcing Someone With Paranoid Personality Disorder: What You Need to Know
We’ve talked a lot in recent years here on The Kronzek Firm’s family law blog, about narcissism. But the truth is, that’s not the only personality disorder that can complicate a divorce and add serious conflict to the process of a divorce or custody case here in Michigan. There are numerous others that can make…
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Did Your Narcissistic Spouse Ruin The Holidays (Again)? Are You Finally Ready to File For Divorce?
There are many, many reasons why being married to a narcissist is an awful experience. In addition to the ‘walking-on-eggshells’ reality that makes up every minute of your day, you have to put up with being verbally abused, undermined, and emotionally attacked on a regular basis. And don’t forget the ongoing gaslighting that makes up…
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Is Your Spouse Really a Narcissist? What if They’re Just a Really Selfish Jerk?
The term ‘narcissist’ gets thrown around a lot these days, and used to refer to just about anyone who shows signs of being conceited, selfish, or unkind. Teens use it to describe their parents when they aren’t getting what they want from them. Adults use it to describe greedy bosses, mean spouses, and family members…
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Can You Develop PTSD From Getting Divorced?Some Experts Say Yes You Can!
When most people think of PTSD sufferers, they think of soldiers returning from a war zone, rape victims, and other assault survivors. Perhaps even victims of highly traumatic encounters, like school shootings or terrorist attacks. While all of those examples are entirely valid, the truth is that you don’t have to survive something on par…
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Worried About Divorcing Your Abuser? Afraid of Leaving a Narcissist? Here’s What You Need to Know.
One of our clients lucked out when it came to divorcing her narcissistic husband. He had threatened to leave her many times during the 17 years they’d been married, and she always ended up begging him to stay. However, when she finally realized her marriage was toxic and she needed to get out, she simply…
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Tips For Starting Life Over After The Decision to Get a Divorce (Pt 2)
Hi there and welcome back to this blog about starting life over after deciding to get divorced, and what that might look like for you. As we pointed out in the previous article, the very first thing you should do is talk to your attorney. Packing your bags and rushing out the door because you’ve…
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Tips For Starting Life Over After The Decision to Get a Divorce (Pt 1)
Getting divorced is tough. Emotionally, legally, financially, and on just about every other front as well. But as if that isn’t enough, now you’ve got to move out and start life over. And it’s not just the packing and relocating that’s time consuming and frustrating. You have to figure out what you can take and…