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Emotions in Divorce that can hurt your case.

When Divorce and Mental Health Collide: Why Treatment Plans Matter in Family Law

Celebrity divorces tend to dominate headlines for all the wrong reasons: scandals, breakdowns, and drama. But behind every headline is a lesson for family lawyers, judges, and parents navigating the hardest chapter of their lives. The unfolding saga of Kelley and Scott Wolf is one of those moments.

In August 2025, Kelley Wolf was arrested in Utah and charged with electronic harassment and doxxing, after allegedly posting her estranged husband Scott Wolf’s personal information online, as reported by many media outlets. The court’s response was swift: Kelley was ordered to stay at least 300 feet away from Scott and their three children, banned from contacting them, and required to undergo court-ordered psychological and medical treatment.

This wasn’t just about punishment. It was about protection, stability, and creating a path forward in a case where the children’s well-being was on the line.

Let’s discuss how these issues are treated by the courts:

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Divorcing a Narcissist: What No One Tells You

Divorcing a Narcissist: What No One Tells You

Jessica believed her husband could be reasonable during their divorce, even after years of emotional abuse and threats of physical harm. She agreed to mediation, hoping for a peaceful resolution. But as the months passed, mediation stalled. Her husband stopped responding. Then came the ambush: a massive court motion filled with lies. He accused her of being unstable, got her removed from the family home, and even secured a temporary order keeping her from their children.

It took Jessica months of litigation to undo the damage. And she’s not alone in falling for this litigation strategy.

Jessica was divorcing a narcissist. She believed his promises to settle fairly, while he was quietly building a false narrative to destroy her. If this feels familiar, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Divorcing a narcissist requires a different strategy altogether.

What Is a Narcissist?

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3 Things About Divorce That Nobody Tells You

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Divorce is an emotional process just as much as a legal process. Attorneys tend to ignore the emotion, when really, understanding the emotions involved can reveal what is driving a client or spouse to act a certain way.

As attorneys, we’re trained to focus on statutes, settlements, and case law. But the truth is, many of the biggest issues in divorce aren’t found in the paperwork. They live in the emotional undercurrent: fear, grief, resentment, guilt, and sometimes even relief.

Unfortunately, too many lawyers ignore the emotional reality of divorce. But in my experience, truly understanding a client’s emotional state, and the emotional motivations of the other side, can be the key to reaching a resolution faster and with less pain.

Here are the top 3 things that no one tells you about divorce, after the jump.

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Red Flags Your Spouse May Be Preparing for Divorce

Red Flags Your Spouse May Be Preparing for Divorce

Don’t Ignore the Signs!

Are you getting the sense that something just isn’t right in your marriage, but you can’t quite put your finger on it?

You’re not imagining things. When someone is preparing to leave a marriage, they often show signs before they ever say the word “divorce.” And while no single behavior automatically means your spouse is planning to leave, a pattern of subtle (or not-so-subtle) shifts can be worth paying attention to, especially if they come on suddenly.

Here are some red flags you shouldn’t ignore:

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