Yes–it can matter who files for divorce first. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean you should lose sleep over it if you didn’t get to the courthouse first. While filing for divorce first does not give you any inherent rights over your spouse, it does allow you more control over the situation from the beginning and
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Stages of Divorcing a Narcissist
Do you feel your needs are put last? Do you feel manipulated and degraded? Are you ready for the constant highs and lows to end? Divorce can be relatively straightforward or very complicated, depending on the personalities of the individuals involved. Ending a marriage to a narcissist is often among the most difficult of divorce
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What can I expect in My Divorce if my Spouse has a Personality Disorder?
Personality disorders can wreak havoc in marriages, making life miserable for you and your children. It is not surprising that these mental health conditions are associated with higher rates of divorce, domestic abuse and other problems. But while divorce can be hard in any situation, divorcing a spouse with a personality disorder is often exponentially
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Can Alimony Payments Change?
Are you stuck paying or receiving alimony that doesn’t make sense anymore and ‘wish’ you could change it? What if it was determined that may be overpaying or not obligated to make alimony payments anymore. What if you are receiving too little and circumstances have changed that you want to explore whether you could be
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How to File an Emergency Custody Order in New Jersey
Custody battles over children can get pretty serious. Emotions can be intense. And in such moments, parents may wonder how to file an emergency custody order in New Jersey. The process to determine child custody can be long, especially when it is highly contentious. The latter specifically can be a cause of concern for many
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