Dear Attorneys,
My wife has been gaslighting me for years. I did not even know that was a term until recently, when I started going to a support group. I want to file for divorce, but she has already started to turn my children against me. What do I do?
Sincerely,
Gaslit Gary
Dear Gaslit,
I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this. I hope that you have had the opportunity to find a therapist to help you deal with the gaslighting. I’m sure the support group is a great help, as well. You should consult with an attorney, and possibly also a divorce coach, at your earliest convenience. Depending on how much damage your wife has done with your kids, you may also want to consider getting them into therapy. Additionally, you may need to retain a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) during your divorce process so that there is someone to advocate for the children’s best interests.
Once you consult with and retain an attorney, he or she will likely give you a game plan as to how to best address this. Furthermore, you may want to consider requesting a psychological evaluation of your wife. Again, your attorney can discuss the pros and cons of this with you. We wish you the best of luck!
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Very Truly Yours,
Wolf & Shore Law Group
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