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Psychology of Divorce

Psychology of Divorce

Depression and Loneliness in Divorce – Tips to Survive
Discernment Counseling
Emotional Abuse
Grief During Divorce: The Stages
Infidelity (Cheating Spouse)
Personality and Mood Disorders and Divorce
Romantic Partners: Introducing them to the Children
Suicide and Divorce
Support Systems While Going Through Divorce
Telling the Children About Divorce
Wife as Breadwinner: Psychological Impacts

Depression and Loneliness in Divorce – Tips to Survive
What to Do About Deep Loneliness Post-Divorce
12 Depression Busters for Divorce

Discernment Counseling
Discernment Counseling: Try Before Divorce or Marriage Counseling
Discernment Counseling: Whether You should Divorce in 5 Sessions or Fewer

Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse Part I: A Primer on Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse Part II: Definitions, Signs, Symptoms, Examples
Emotional Abuse Part III: A Diary of Toxic Love
Emotional Abuse Part IV: Kati Morton on 5 Must Know Signs of Emotional Abuse (VIDEO)

Emotional Abuse (Gaslighting)
Gaslighting Part I: 11 Warning Signs
Gaslighting Part II: Disturbing Signs An Abuser Is Twisting Your Reality
Gaslighting Part III: What is Gaslighting? (Nat’l Center Domestic Violence)
Gaslighting Part IV: How to Survive Gaslighting
Gaslighting Part V: Kati Morton on Gaslighting (VIDEO)

Grief During Divorce: The Stages
The 5 Stages of Grief: Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

Infidelity (Cheating Spouse)
After Infidelity
How Infidelity Causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Your Partner Cheated, Now What?

Personality and Mood Disorders and Divorce
13 Essential Tips if You Are Divorcing Spouse with Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder and Divorce: How to Create Stability for Kids
Coping with Divorcing the Spouse with Borderline Personality Disorder
Coping with Divorce Related Anger
Married to (or Divorcing) Spouse with Bipolar Disorder

Romantic Partners: Introducing them to the Children
Introducing Your New Partner to Kids Part I: Five Rules
Introducing Your New Partner to Kids Part II: Ground Rules
Introducing Your New Partner to Kids Part III: The Problem with Serial Relationships
Introducing Your New Partner to Kids Part IV: Ten Things to Consider
Introducing Your New Partner to Kids Part V: The Death of the Reunion Fantasy

Suicide and Divorce
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide And Divorce: What You Need To Know

Support Systems While Going Through Divorce
Emotional Support for Children After Divorce: 3 Strategies for Parents
Emotional Support System for Divorcing Parents

Telling the Children About Divorce
What Should We Tell the Children: A Parents Guide for
Talking About Separation and Divorce (AAML)

Wife as Breadwinner: Psychological Impacts
Female Breadwinners and Divorce

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Attorney Wendie E. Murstein Discusses Prenuptial Agreements on Going Solo Network (Video)

June 15, 2022

if you’re like most people, you probably don’t know too much about prenuptial agreements. Well, in this show, Attorney Wendie E. Murstein is going to change that. As she explains what a prenup is, how it works, how it can save you money and why you should consider signing one before getting married. So grab […]

Jonathan Crafts Quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly – Defendant gets new trial after judge refuses to poll jury

June 14, 2022

Attorney Jonathan Crafts was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on the consequences of a judge’s refusal to allow a defendant to poll the jury, which resulted in a new trial. Please click on the link to read the full article (subscription only): https://masslawyersweekly.com/2022/06/10/defendant-gets-new-trial-after-judge-refuses-to-poll-jury/

Vicki L. Shemin J.D., LICSW, ACSW Contributed to a New Book on Family Conflict During the Pandemic

April 26, 2022

Family Conflict During a Pandemic: Stories of Struggle and Hope – [Print Replica]Kindle Edition Vicki L. Shemin J.D., LICSW, ACSW contributed a chapter in section 4, “Advice on co-operative co-parenting….”  The book highlights the continuing strain on families who are struggling with the consequence of the pandemic – illness and death, lockdowns, economic catastrophe, distance learning, […]

Jonathan Fields was featured in the fiftyplus advocate article “Gray divorce on the rise as gender equity, life expectancy increases”

February 6, 2022

The fiftyplus advocate featured Attorney Jonathan Fields on navigating divorce issues. Attorney Fields discussed some of the specific legal issues that are unique to gray divorce that must be considered when assessing financial matters, including mental competency concerns such as dementia. “From a lawyer’s perspective, a big concern is whether and to what extent each […]

FIELDS AND DENNIS LLP ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT: K9s FOR WARRIORS

December 21, 2021

Fields and Dennis LLP is once again sponsoring a fundraiser for K-9 for Warriors from Dec 13, 2021 – December 31, 2021.  K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program […]

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    • Jonathan Fields was featured in the fiftyplus advocate article “Gray divorce on the rise as gender equity, life expectancy increases”

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    • Attorney Wendie E. Murstein Discusses Prenuptial Agreements on Going Solo Network (Video)

    • Jonathan Crafts Quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly – Defendant gets new trial after judge refuses to poll jury

    • Vicki L. Shemin J.D., LICSW, ACSW Contributed to a New Book on Family Conflict During the Pandemic

    • Jonathan Fields was featured in the fiftyplus advocate article “Gray divorce on the rise as gender equity, life expectancy increases”

    • FIELDS AND DENNIS LLP ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT: K9s FOR WARRIORS

    The Boston metro family law, divorce and estate planning attorneys at the law firm of Fields and Dennis LLP are based in the Newton Wellesley area and serve the city of Newton: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Upper Falls, Newton Lower Falls, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Waban and West Newton and town of Wellesley: Babson Park, Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Square Fields and Dennis also serves many clients in the Greater Boston and Massachusetts region including Ashland, Dover, Holliston, Medfield, Needham, Sherborn, Westwood, and all of Massachusetts. Attorney Jonathan Fields is a recognized authority on bitcoin and divorce

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