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The Dangers of Eliminating No-Fault Divorce

Recent statements by prominent Republicans, including Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance, have created a contentious debate about the future of no-fault divorce in the United States. Their push to eliminate this legal provision poses significant dangers, particularly to women, especially those trapped in abusive marriages. Understanding the implications of this proposed change is crucial in safeguarding women’s rights and […]

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We Need to Talk About Divorce Coaches

I’ve had some conversations with my colleagues lately about the divorce coaching industry, and frankly, we’re all a bit concerned—and you should be too.The life coaching industry is completely unregulated, which means that anyone can call themselves a life coach—without any training whatsoever. The same is true of divorce coaches. Almost all divorce coaches I know went through a divorce […]

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How To Get Your Spouse To Leave The GD House Already

This is an enormous issue I see over and over again in my practice: Women finally get the strength to pull the trigger and file for divorce…and then they’re stuck in the house with their abusers for the foreseeable future. More often than not, these women, many of whom also work full-time, are the primary caretakers of children who reside in the […]

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Gaslighting in the Media: Dangerous Misinformation in Time Magazine

Recently I was asked for a quote by Time Magazine for an article about gaslighting.Here’s what they asked for:What to say to the personWhy it’s effectiveAny tips on delivery/do you leave right after/how do you follow-up/etc.Here’s what I submitted:“Because true gaslighting is deliberate, there’s usually nothing you can say to them to get them to stop. Gaslighting is a tactic […]

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