When you’re going through a divorce, one of the most important issues most couples have to address is the division of the marital estate. In contrast to community property states like California, New York is an equitable distribution state. Once each spouse’s separate...
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7 things automatic temporary restraining orders do in New York
When you’re going through a divorce that seems like it came out of nowhere, the immediate concerns you’re facing can make it difficult to think very far ahead. Will your spouse drain the bank account” Will they cut off all financial support and leave you without any...
When money becomes the root of “all evil” in your marriage
No matter who you are and how much you earn, you can still have money woes. It’s no surprise, then, that 35% of people say that financial problems are at the heart of their relationship problems with their spouse. In these cases, money, and frequently the lack thereof...
5 signs that couples therapy won’t work
Nobody wants to just “give up” on their marriage. Once you’ve made a commitment to another person, it’s only natural to do everything in your power to keep the relationship alive – even when you’re going through difficult times. That’s why a lot of people try couples...
3 reasons a work spouse could be a threat to your marriage
Given that a lot of people spend the vast majority of their time at work, it’s only natural for them to develop friendships with some of their peers. However, some of those friendships become a little too intimate – and boundaries can end up being crossed. When...
Is your spouse trying to isolate you? 4 signs
Abusive relationships take all kinds of different forms, but one thing they usually have in common is that the abuser will usually aim to isolate their victims from others. They do it deliberately. When you have a strong support network and friends who want the best...
3 reasons weight loss can lead to divorce
Nearly everybody is aware that carrying excess weight can do a lot of damage to the human body. If you’re overweight, your doctor may urge you to slim down to protect your heart, reduce your levels of inflammation, take stress off your joints and reduce the chances...
3 ways Gaslighters convince their Partners to stay
Gaslighting is another form of invisible abuse that employs manipulation and emotional abuse that aims to make the target doubt just about everything – including their own perceptions, memories and reality. Unfortunately, in abusive relationships, gaslighting is a...
Taking back your power from a narcissistic partner
Leaving or breaking up with a narcissist (or a suspected narcissist) can be tough. Narcissists have an obsessive need to be in control, and they’ll go to great lengths to manipulate a situation and undermine your efforts to break free. That’s why you need to take a...
5 types of sexual abuse within a marriage
Make no mistake: Even though you are married, you are the only person who has the right to control your body. Your spouse does not enjoy unfettered intimacy with you just because you are wed. Sexual abuse is a deeply harmful form of domestic violence – one that often...