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Divorce changes everything. Your marriage is unraveling and, with that, the consistency in your life. The result can be a time of chaos and unpredictability. The good news is that this situation is temporary. If you have been separated or knew divorce was coming, you’ve had time to prepare. If your Michigan divorce hit you fast, you may be on shaky ground, but it will solidify. You will learn to live a new kind of life. All you have to do is trust that your situation is temporary and act accordingly.
You share a home with your spouse. Now that you’re splitting up, the person who’s staying in the home will be taking on all the responsibilities of that residence. Whether it was your responsibility before or not, your to-do list will now include everything from paying the bills to taking out the trash, mowing the lawn to washing the sheets.
Some people who perhaps did not contribute to the work of their household all that much will find themselves dealing with a huge learning curve. That toilet paper did not replenish itself every few weeks – you actually have to go out and buy it. If one of you did not work but now find yourself having to earn a living, you’ll taking on the burden of sole breadwinner. For some people, this is a stress. For others, it’s freedom.
Eventually, you’ll get into a groove with your new household, minus one. And it will be OK. There will be bumps along the way, days without clean clothes, evenings without a decent meal, a bill or two that gets overlooked. Cut yourself some slack. Divorce is a lifestyle – but it’s temporary.
Ideally, you will establish an amicable co-parenting plan with your ex. You will find yourself in a far different situation than you were before, especially if you weren’t the parent “managing” all the kids’ needs. Now you’ll find yourself buying clothes, preparing meals, packing lunches, arranging playdates, driving to lessons, doing hair, clipping nails, brushing teeth, replenishing diapers, giving baths, attending school events, and having to remember everything without anyone reminding you. It will all fall on you when the kids are in your care.
If you’ve been the main caregiver for your children, you will find yourself with more time on your hands when your kids are with your former spouse. That will be a challenge, at least at first. You will miss your kids when they’re not with you, but you will likely find that you come to appreciate the time you have on your own.
Some couples even parent better after divorce because one half finally sees and respects just how much the other person was doing on their own all these years. The person who was doing a lot of the parenting will finally have time to be rejuvenated and rest. You may get along for the first time in a long time.
Whether you were blindsided by divorce or whether you saw it coming, the actual act of divorcing is stressful and exhausting, emotionally draining and financially painful. Working with a knowledgeable Michigan divorce attorney will make your journey easier. You will move through the divorce efficiently and with advice to help you move on with your life. Contact Michigan Divorce Help, PLLC in Macomb, Michigan to schedule your no-cost consultation.
Most lawyers are in a general practice and do some of everything. One of our main focuses is on Family law and being expert at divorce, custody and support matters.
We are in court daily, working with the family court judges, their staff and clerks, the Friend of the Court office, the Bar Association and other attorneys working in this area. We pride ourselves on fighting hard for our clients while working well with everyone.
Our extensive experience and strong relationship with the courts and our peers leads many judges and attorneys to hire us to act as Mediators in other Family Law cases. Make no mistake; having a strong working relationship with the court can have a massive impact on your case. Unlike most attorneys, we have no fear of the court room and are in trial regularly against the best in the business. We see the judges every week and maintain strong ties with their staff.
Although every attorney can “handle” your case, Michigan Divorce Help cares about you and your family. We work extremely hard to keep this difficult process civil and to shelter your children from as much of the negative facets as possible.
Once your case is concluded, we will be there to help you with any post-judgment problems that may arise.
Everyone’s financial situation is different and we work with our clients to formulate a fee arrangement that works within your means.
We have handled every possible situation involving domestic law. We will do everything possible to wrap up your case in a timely manner, avoiding delays that cause unnecessary legal fees.
When your case cannot be easily solved, we will fight hard and use all of our resources to win. Unlike most attorneys, we have no fear of the court room and we regularly win cases against the best in the business at trial.
Unlike many attorneys who have a part-time typist and work 30 hours a week, we have an expert staff available all day long to assist you and provide immediate service.
At Michigan Divorce Help, your case will be handled by an experienced family law attorney. Each of our attorneys in our family law division has many years of experience in handling family law matters.
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