When one spouse is a narcissist, it makes the already distressing process of divorce far more emotionally and financially challenging for their spouse, and often for their shared children. Knowing what to expect when divorcing a narcissist can help you to prepare and protect yourself against typical narcissistic behaviors that often make a divorce a high-conflict process.  Is Your Spouse a Narcissist? Mayo Clinic defines narcissism as a mental health disorder that causes the afflicted individual to experience an “unreasonably…

Addiction involves the compulsive indulgence in certain behaviors despite the fact that they can cause harm to the person doing them or to their broader social network, including their immediate family members. People develop both psychological and physical addictions. Gambling and pornography can lead to psychological addictions. Alcohol and pain medication can lead to physical addiction. Any form of chemical dependence or addictive behavior can adversely affect a marriage. There are steps you can take to protect yourself when you…

You may be in your 60s, 70s or 80s, but does that mean that you’re too old to get a divorce? Not necessarily. In fact, many people do choose to divorce at this age for various reasons. Whether you’re a healthy 80-year-old woman who wants to keep doing the things you love while your ex-spouse takes another path or you’re in your 60s and looking to start fresh, divorce is a possibility. While you may have someone tell you that…

Getting divorced is never an easy process in Colorado. This is particularly true for individuals who have young children, and it is especially the case during the holidays. Fortunately, a couple of tips may help parents who have gone through divorce to make the co-parenting process work for them this holiday season. First, it may be helpful for divorced parents to create brand-new holiday traditions with their children. For instance, perhaps a parent will not be able to spend Thanksgiving with…

When you get married, you look forward to a future with your spouse, expecting a life full of joy. But, life is full of ups and downs and now you have entered the realm of divorce. It feels daunting. The unknowns, the uncertainties, it can all be so stressful. If you are a mother, you may worry about the transition for your children. Perhaps they will need to divide their time between you and their father, perhaps you will be all…