Not all abusive relationships involve physical violence. They can also involve emotional or psychological abuse, such as gaslighting. According to Healthline, gaslighting involves emotional manipulation intent on making the victim question their perception of reality....
Divorce
Fighting to keep your full 401(k)
Were you to ask many of those that come to us here at The Rubinstein Law Firm for assistance with their divorce cases which aspect of those proceedings came as the greatest surprise to them, many might respond with them learning that their 401(k) account were subject...
How do you know if birdnesting is right for you?
When you have children with a former spouse, the two of you have to decide what parenting plans work for you. Birdnesting is one plan that many parents become interested in. Birdnesting involves sharing the family home with the children. Instead of the children...
What is parental alienation?
One of the most difficult decisions to make during a divorce is who gets custody of any children involved. Under ideal circumstances, couples share physical and legal custody for a united parenting front. In other cases, one parent has custody while the other receives...
How does winning the lottery work in divorce?
The odds of winning the lottery are slim, but if you land that winning ticket you have a lot to work through including taxes and payout. But if you are in the middle of a divorce, those winnings might become a lottery-sized wrench in your financial paperwork. Since it...
Grey Divorce comes with unique financial issues
The overall number of people who file for divorce has gone down overall in recent decades. However, the so-called "grey divorce" phenomenon is one age group that continues to see its numbers rise. Referring to couples 55-years-old and up, grey divorce often involves...
Quarantining makes it easier to identify unfaithful spouses
The pandemic's quarantine has been incredible for many marriages. These couples who may have had busy schedules that included work, kids and social activities have been able to slow down and reinvest in the union. Now it is about playing board games, watching movies...
Prenuptial agreements are not always ironclad
Prenuptial or premarital agreements were once something the wealthy used when they remarried. Now, these agreements have become more common for couples in all income brackets. In fact, millennials in particularly embraced them in recent years. However, it is important...
Divorce can take a toll
The physical and mental toll that stress takes upon people is well-documented in recent years. Now a new study focuses on divorce’s impact. There is a certain amount of stress (and hopefully cause for some optimism) tied to divorce. Still, this study is the first to...
Online behavior can jeopardize a divorce settlement
Connecting with friends and family online has been a great help in coping with the impact of the isolation brought on by the pandemic. However, those who file for divorce need to be extremely careful about what they post until they finalize the paperwork. This may run...
