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Does Saying “I do” Mean You Give up All Your Rights to Privacy?
In the Hollywood version of your marriage, you can spy on a cheating spouse with impunity (because the ends justify the means, right?). You can read their texts, poke around in their emails, and use tracking devices to keep tabs on their whereabouts. Same goes for their personal info. Need an edge in the divorce…
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Does Domestic Violence Really Get Worse During The Holidays?
Domestic violence is a problem all year round. Unfortunately, there is no season where it doesn’t happen. But there are definitely seasons where it seems to get worse, and many say that’s the case during the holidays. The Christmas season in particular is said to be a time of increased domestic assault cases, both in…
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Happy Holidays From The Kronzek Firm!
It’s that time of year again – the season of gift giving, magical lights, and time spent with loved ones. Here at The Kronzek Firm we’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a wonderful new year! We also understand that not everyone’s holidays are always merry and bright. Some people are…
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Parenting During The Holidays: What to Expect When Your Ex is a Narcissist
Being a divorced parent during the holidays can be tough. Having to share your kids with your ex can sometimes mean not getting to spend Christmas with them when your if your parenting time order doesn’t work out in your favor. But there’s a big difference between taking turns to spend the holidays with your…
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Christmas After Divorce: Learning to Enjoy The Holidays Without Your Kids
One of the biggest struggles parents face after divorce, is learning to enjoy the holidays, even though their children may be with their other parent at the time. Spending the day with family is part of what makes the holidays magical, and if your custody schedule places your children with your ex during the yuletide…
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The Top 10 Signs Your Narcissistic Spouse is Gaslighting You! (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this continuing discussion about gaslighting. We’ve been talking about how to tell if your narcissistic spouse is using this particular kind of emotional abuse to control and manipulate you. It’s what narcissists do. In the previous article we looked at the first five signs of gaslighting,…
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The Top 10 Signs Your Narcissistic Spouse is Gaslighting You! (Pt 1)
You may not be sure what gaslighting is, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a victim of this insidious form of emotional and psychological abuse. Narcissists use gaslighting regularly as a way to control and undermine their partners, keeping them unbalanced, unsure of themselves, and struggling to tell reality from fiction. Because a victim who’s…
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Four Things Alienated Parents Should NEVER do to Get Their Kids Back! (Pt 2)
Hi there and welcome back. We’ve been talking about a very hard topic for divorcing parents to deal with – specifically, what not to do when your toxic ex is working to alienate you from your children. In the previous article we discussed why it’s so important to be strategic and careful in responding to…
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Four Things Alienated Parents Should NEVER do to Get Their Kids Back! (Pt 1)
If you’re involved in a messy divorce, and your about-to-be-ex is working hard to poison your kids against you, then you already know you’re a victim of parental alienation. It’s a terrible feeling, watching your children slip away emotionally, their little hearts slowly hardening against you. We can’t imagine a more devastating experience for a…
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Are You Trying to Decide Whether to Save Your Marriage, or Get Divorced?
Making the decision to get divorced is a major life event. It can take some people years to come to a place where they’re ready to end their marriages, even if those relationships have been unhappy for a long time. But knowing you want out doesn’t necessarily make the process any easier. Many people deal…