Marriages that were already hanging on by a thread have been tested severely by the side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even unions that seemed solid have had their foundation shaken during this troubling time. Michigan divorces, and divorces across the nation, have been rising, especially among newlyweds, according to data collected by Legal Templates. … 5 Reasons Michigan Divorces Are Spiking During the Pandemic
Millennials wear the crown for redefining relationships. They’re waiting longer to get married – if they deign to get married at all. Of the millennials who do commit to “for better or worse,” many are opting to include a prenuptial agreement in their union. This move is changing the perception of prenups.
No matter how long you’ve been divorced, back-to-school time gets a little complicated. Now COVID-19 has made the transition from summertime to school days even more stressful. Parents are looking at an abnormal school year ahead. These combined complications make it a challenge for divorced Michigan parents to honor their parenting plan and keep kids’ … 5 Tips for Divorced Parents to Manage Back-to-School During COVID-19
If you have children and are in the middle of a divorce or planning to file for Michigan divorce, your journey will include a lengthy discussion about child custody and parenting time. Summertime is a hot-button topic when it comes to getting time with the kids and there are many elements to consider as your … Making Summer Parenting Time Work
Children and money – those are always the major elements of contention when it comes to working out a divorce settlement. But what about the family pet? Who gets custody of your pet when your marriage ends? What’s fair? And who decides?
When a couple has reached the point where they’re ready for a divorce, they’ve imagined what life will be like without the other person around. That walking on eggshells feeling will be gone, the constant tension will disappear, you’ll have your own turf back and no one can tell you what you can or can’t … Is Divorce Really All You Thought It Would Be?
For many couples that are teetering on the edge of divorce, Valentine’s Day is the make-it or break-it moment. Will he come through with a romantic gesture? Will she make you feel like a superhero? February 14 seems like a natural time to evaluate what’s right and what’s wrong. Unfortunately, for many pairs, a Michigan … Protect Your Divorcing Heart on Valentine’s Day
Resolutions are easy to make but they can be hard to keep, especially when you’re going through a Michigan divorce. Instead of pressuring yourself to get everything right in January or while you’re navigating the minefields of your split, consider these divorce resolutions to make any time of year.
It’s that time of year when the heartstrings get tugged, especially in the wake of a divorce. If you’re newly split and this whole sharing-the-kids thing is raw, you can be particularly pained at Christmastime. Family traditions won’t be the same, everything feels different, you won’t see your kids as much or when you want … Make the Most of Your Christmas Parenting Time
Divorce isn’t cheap. Neither is Christmas. Combine the two and you’re in for a hefty bill. Don’t head into January in debt. If you’ve just settled your divorce and this is your first holiday post-divorce, keep these tips in mind to manage your money at the holidays.
Thanksgiving is a time to be, well, thankful – for family, health, friends, and love. What if you’re newly divorced? What if your family and relationships are fractured where they once were whole? Holidays can be challenging to navigate if you’re in the middle of or have just finalized your Michigan divorce but it is … 5 Tips to Get Through Thanksgiving After Divorce
Television dramas like HBO’s Big Little Lies make it seem like a grandparent could easily petition for custody of his or her grandchildren. Real life doesn’t always get quite so grandiose, however. In Michigan, grandparents are only awarded custody of a grandchild if it is determined by the court that the parents are unfit to … Could You Lose Your Kids to Grandparent Custody Law?