Archives for October 2017

What Are the Advantages of Being the First to File for Divorce?

A spouse who files first for divorce can experience several legal and financial advantages, making the process go smoother for him or her. Here are some of the strategic benefits that can come with filing for a divorce before the other spouse. More Control Divorce typically happens when there are financial and emotional struggles in a marriage. Being the first to file for divorce may help a spouse feel more in control over his or her life, which can ultimately make it easier to draw … [Read more...]

How Mental Illness Impacts Child Custody

by Denise Erlich

Many parents with mental illness will face a number of challenges regarding child custody. Unfortunately, many of these individuals don't seek mental health services out of fear of losing custody. The custody loss rate for parents who have a mental illness ranges between 70-80 percent. Mental Illness and Custody Loss The high custody loss rate among parents with mental illness is the often due to the severity of the condition and the lack of a perceivably competent adult to raise the … [Read more...]

Archives for October 2017

What Are the Advantages of Being the First to File for Divorce?

How Mental Illness Impacts Child Custody

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