by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 17, 2023 | Marriage, Parental Rights, Parenting
Mary was feeling quite settled in her career. She thought it was time to settle down and form a family. There was only one problem: she was not dating anyone. Mary decided to give online dating a try. That is when Mary met Michael. He seemed so charming compared to...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 10, 2023 | Divorce, Parental Rights, Parenting
Parental alienation is a controversial topic. Professionals in the legal and psychological fields have mixed opinions if it exists. Part of the problem is deciphering if the allegations of abuse are factual. Accusing someone of parental alienation is divisive and does...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Nov 3, 2023 | Divorce
Mark always enjoyed being a father. However, he relied on his wife quite a bit for child care. His work required him to travel fifty to seventy percent of the time. He did his best to make it up to his kids when he was in town. So when his wife asked him for a...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 27, 2023 | Divorce, Marriage, Relationships
Marriage can feel like the best and worst thing that ever happened to you. It is common for married partners to have some form of resentment. Often these resentments are centered around the division of labor, intimacy, parenting and finances. These resentments can...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 19, 2023 | Parental Rights
Gary and Sara had been dating for around a year when Sara became pregnant. Gary could not have been happier. He told all his friends and family that he would be a father. Gary decided that he wanted to ask Sara to marry him. He bought the ring and prepared the time...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Oct 10, 2023 | Grief
After Marissa lost her husband, she often felt stuck in a dream. Her colleagues would speak to her, but she could only hear a part of what was said. Marissa could not sleep at night; she felt anxious about loss. She had just lost her husband in a tragic accident and...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 28, 2023 | Narcissistic Partners
Before you consider leaving a narcissist, you must be one hundred percent certain that you are done. The reason is that when you try to go, they will beg, cry, rage, or manipulate to get you to stay. They might even promise to change. If you are not sure you are...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 10, 2023 | Divorce
Before marriage, people often fantasize about living a romantic and happy life together. During marriage, people learn to adapt to their partner. Part of this adaptation is to form a new identity together. This identity can look like husband, wife, mother, father,...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Aug 22, 2023 | Betrayal, Divorce, Marriage
Eric felt his legs buckle. He was in shock. Discovering that his wife of twelve years, Misty, had been leading a double life left him reeling. She had another relationship and hobbies he was entirely unaware of. He had believed he knew her intimately. With this...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 29, 2023 | Divorce, Relationships, Trauma
Written by Monica Borschel, PhD and Christopher Meyer, Family Law Practitioner Divorce carries a lot of grief with it. There is a possible loss of time with your children, your partner, parts of your identity, and your possessions. On top of the grief, there can be...
