While mental health issues are often a factor in divorces, drug and alcohol abuse are even more common. Millions of Americans suffer from drug and alcohol addictions. This number is only growing with the current opioid epidemic. Battling these addictions can be extremely difficult on a person’s well-being, but it doesn’t just effect that person
Month: October 2019
Divorce with Bi-Polar Disorder
When people get married, they are at an all-time high and usually only think of their future together as happy and bright. But as we all know, sometimes marriages can also take some deep dives and be at low points. Highs and lows in a marriage are not uncommon, but it can be extremely challenging
Divorce with Depression and Anxiety
Although there are many different things that may cause someone to seek a divorce, if one or both spouses are suffering from depression and anxiety this can often be the spark to that fire. Depression and anxiety are on the rise in our nation, and going through a divorce or family law matter can amplify
How to Divorce a Narcissist
One of the most common things we hear from clients here at Owens & Perkins is that they think, or their counselor has said, that their spouse is a narcissist. According to the DSM-5, narcissism is a preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love. Most people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder
