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Illinois Divorce: Divorcing the Narcissist

My divorce and post decree clients that have people with traits of toxic narcissism often struggle with trying to explain or discuss what it can be like living with someone with such toxic traits, especially when the person is able … Continue reading

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What Pension Changes Mean for Divorcing Military Personnel

In 2017, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) made a radical change to the way states divide the military pensions of divorcing spouses. Before the NDAA, states had the discretion of dividing pensions of divorcing military personnel as they saw fit. … Continue reading

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Woman Tries to Remove Waiting Period for Spouses Divorcing Due to Domestic Violence

In North Carolina, a law that imposes a cooling off period can present a difficult problem if one spouse is being battered. Recently, Woman’s Day ran a piece about domestic violence and the difficulties of being an abused spouse who … Continue reading

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Divorcing Someone with Medical Challenges: Special Considerations

Divorce is never easy, but mental health issues can add an additional layer of complication. Minnesota is a no-fault dissolution state, so illness (whether physical or mental in nature) cannot serve as grounds for divorce. Still, mental illness can play … Continue reading

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Divorcing with Pets in Arizona

Who gets the pets in a divorce?Most people who are getting divorced in Arizona, understand that going from “I Do” to “I’m done” involves difficult decisions. At a minimum, that requires dividing the couple’s assets and deciding if one spouse … Continue reading

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