Divorcing someone who operates through coercive control isn’t a “high-conflict divorce.” It’s not two people struggling to communicate or...

When you’re co-parenting with someone who uses manipulation, name-calling, or insulting as a tactic, it’s easy to get pulled into their...

Co-parenting is challenging even under the best circumstances. But when one parent engages in coercive behavior, the relationship between...

One of the most insidious tactics in coercive co-parenting isn't the yelling or the court threats, it’s exhaustion. Emotional, mental,...

If you’ve ever co-parented with someone who uses coercion, guilt, or control to destabilize you, you know that the grip isn’t always...

If you've ever found yourself spiraling after a co-parent's passive-aggressive message, manipulative gesture, or subtle sabotage, only to...

The courtroom may go quiet, but the coercion doesn’t end. It simply evolves. Many believe that once a judge signs off on custody...

In family court battles involving coercive control, the most damaging behaviors are often the hardest to see. When abuse leaves no...

If your co-parent constantly tries to outshine, undermine, or compete for your child’s attention, it’s not just insecurity, it’s manipulation. Learn the psychology behind competitive co-parenting and how healthy parents can respond.

Triangulation is one of the most covert and damaging tactics used by a coercive co-parent. It's not just about manipulation, it’s about...

Recognizing Manipulation in Co-Parenting Dynamics When you share custody with a high-conflict co-parent, conversations can feel like...

Divorce is already a significant transition for children, but when a parent frequently introduces new partners into their lives, the...

Money is one of the biggest stressors in many households, and whether parents realize it or not, their anxieties around finances don’t...

Mediation can be a challenging process when dealing with a coercive co-parent who thrives on manipulation, control, and distorting...

Divorce can be difficult under any circumstances, but when one parent engages in coercive control, it becomes an ongoing battle rather...

Children caught in high-conflict co-parenting situations often experience emotional manipulation, coercion, and even outright abuse at...

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but when one parent becomes coercive and emotionally manipulative, the burden often falls...

Co-parenting should be about cooperation, respect, and prioritizing the well-being of the child. However, in cases of coercive...

Coercive co-parents often exhibit behaviors and defense mechanisms that reflect their inner deficiencies. These patterns can be...

Family courts are often viewed as protectors of children’s best interests. Yet, despite their good intentions, they sometimes get it...