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 | Jul 25, 2023 | Children, Divorce, Parenting
Children resist their parents for many reasons. Sometimes they might feel like they need to protect the other parent, they are overly stressed, in a rebellious stage, feel abandoned, or have feelings of shame. Sometimes one parent will actively work to turn the child...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Jul 10, 2023 | Divorce, Parenting
Written by Monica Borschel, PhD and family law attorney Angelo C. Banks, JD Being a single dad can be fulfilling, exhausting, and lonely. There might be times when you are so tired you don’t think that you can carry on. You might feel guilty when you want to do...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | May 25, 2023 | Children, Divorce, Parenting
Written by Monica Borschel, Ph.D. and Charles Kronzek, Michigan Trial Attorney Parental alienation is the deliberate or accidental turning of your children against the other parent. Deliberate alienation is badmouthing the other parent, family, ethnicity, culture, or...
by Dr. Monica Borschel | Sep 1, 2021 | Change, Children, Divorce, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships
Dylan had just found out that his wife, Anna, had been cheating on him with one of her colleagues. Anna had now asked for a divorce so that she could be with this other man. Dylan was crushed and felt incredibly betrayed. He felt the rage well up inside his body...