Many abused men who have made the difficult decision to divorce a high-conflict, abusive and/or abusive personality-disordered wife are rarely able to make a quick and easy escape. I commonly advise clients who are about to begin the divorce process to prepare for false allegations of abuse, financial chicanery (e.g., hiding funds, identity fraud, inflated […]
Shrink4Men Comment of the Week: How to Minimize Contact with your Abusive Ex-Wife When You Are Co-Parents
Hi Everyone, Every now and again, I review old Shrink4Men articles and comment threads and am always impressed by how articulate, wise and helpful the Shrink4Men community is. Many of these comments contain such important insights that they’re able to stand on their own. In an effort to feature this information and keep it fresh, I’ve […]
Personality Disorder Diagnoses in Family and Divorce Court: Pros and Cons
Recently, I received an email asking about the significance of an actual personality disorder diagnosis in a divorce or custody case: How helpful are psych evaluations in custody and divorce cases? Does it matter if you can get a personality disorder diagnosis, or is it ultimately irrelevant—unless it’s accompanied by severe acting out (e.g., hitting […]