Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus made news recently with the announcement that they are finally getting a divorce. We use the word “finally” because the two have been together, then apart, then together several times. While celebs live their lives differently than “normal” people, there are some lessons to be learned from the ups and … What If You Change Your Mind About Getting a Divorce?
Affairs tank marriages every day. Some couples work through the infidelity, others cannot see past it and eventually file for divorce. Unfortunately, there are sites that encourage relationships outside of marriage, one of the largest offenders being the dating site Ashley Madison. This controversial business has released some surprising news about affairs and self-care. If … Has Cheating Helped Some People Get Through the Pandemic?
Do you consider yourself lucky to be getting a Michigan divorce? While no divorce lawyer will sugarcoat or make light of the challenges that come with ending a marriage, there are ways to make your own good luck and ways to recognize the luck that comes barreling into your new life. If you can keep … 4 Reasons Divorce Can Make You Feel Lucky
Whether you are newly divorced or in the thick of divorce proceedings, the approaching holidays can put you in a funk or have you behaving in ways that just aren’t you. Everything has changed, and now all the traditions you had with your ex and family have been twisted and altered too. This time will … Dos and Don’ts of Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce is stressful for everyone in a family. The emotional turmoil a child can experience is especially distressing. To prevent unnecessary suffering, some parents stay together for the sake of their kids; others simply have no choice but to split up. Either way, children feel the stress and tension – there is no sparing them … What Children Experience During Your Divorce
As holidays go, Thanksgiving is a big one. It is a one-day feast of togetherness and thankfulness that kicks off the holiday season, and it’s natural for you to want your kids to be with you on this special day. Unfortunately, when you’re divorced and doing parenting time properly, which parent gets the kids on … Navigating Parenting Time During Thanksgiving
Renovating the kitchen, finishing the basement, upgrading flooring – home improvement projects of all shapes and sizes are exciting ways to add new life to your home. Unfortunately, these undertakings can also be stressful, whether you do it yourself or hire contractors. For some couples, their journey to spruce up the nest instead becomes the … Can a Home Improvement Project Destroy a Marriage?
When you file for a Michigan divorce, the opposing party will respond asking you to produce financial and legal documents that go back years. They will also submit interrogatories which are, basically, a bunch of questions that you’ll feel your spouse should already know the answers to. You won’t want to respond to these requests … 6 Things to Know About Divorce Discovery
Social media has its perks. It’s a great way to communicate with those near and far and to spread a message widely with one small post. Unfortunately, using social media during a Michigan divorce can backfire too, turning an otherwise friendly platform into a firestorm of unwanted comments and disdain.
No marriage is perfect, no matter how much money you have. This is becoming especially clear as more news is revealed daily about the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates. The power couple have used their wealth to build a foundation and donate to science and, seemingly, live happily ever after. But no one knows … What You Can Learn from the Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce
Actors Rachael Leigh Cook, of “She’s All That” movie fame, and Daniel Gillies, who starred on “The Vampire Diaries,” were married for nearly 15 years when they filed for divorce last year. But this isn’t the piece of information that’s making news – it’s the agreement they came to, with the help of a private … Introducing Kids to a New Partner After Divorce
When couples with young children divorce, child support payments typically last until the child turns 18. But college comes next for many teens, and it’s a major expense for one parent to be left holding this responsibility alone. Their child may be an adult by law, and child support may technically have ended, but there … Paying for Your Child’s College Education After a Michigan Divorce