The Divorce Attorney Journal

Every divorce attorney knows that money will be tight for many of their clients. It’s a reality that divorce can be a costly experience, literally and figuratively. You may think that you don’t have the resources to hire an attorney, but don’t sell yourself short. If you want to keep your divorce costs low, there are ways you can work with a Michigan divorce attorney without going bust, or getting raw deal in your divorce. (more…)

No matter how much you want your divorce or imagine a better life for yourself after your split, loneliness is bound to occur. You may be surprised when this feeling kicks in – it may happen at the most inconvenient and surprising times, in the presence of others or when you’re completely on your own. Coping with the loneliness in a Michigan divorce takes time, a support system, and the presence of mind to recognize the feeling you’re experiencing so you can deal with it head-on. (more…)

If you are a stay-at-home mom and find yourself on the brink of divorce, you know you are facing some tough hurdles, and seeking the answers to many questions. At one point, you and your spouse agreed that one of you would stay home to care for your children. Now, you will be without a spouse’s support, financially and emotionally, and that person will not be a physical daily presence in your lives. The right Michigan divorce attorney will present the options available to you, and help you realize that stay-at-home moms can thrive after divorce. (more…)

Divorce is a financial, emotional, and mental roller coaster. With the right Michigan divorce attorney by your side, however, you can deal with the ups and downs along the way. It helps to know what your attorney will expect of you, and what you can expect from the divorce process. (more…)

Lynn Aronberg isn’t blaming Donald Trump for the demise of her marriage to lauded Palm Beach County, FL, prosecutor Dave Aronberg. But the PR firm that represents the former Miami Dolphins cheerleader is, titling the split as “The Trump Divorce.” Lynn proclaims that she “felt increasingly isolated in the marriage” for endorsing Trump – she was a fan of posting selfies (some with Trump) and “liked” Republican-leaning posts on social media – and this reason is being promoted as partly why her wedded bliss disintegrated. Oh, and Dave didn’t want kids either. (more…)

Most people assume that prenuptial agreements are only about money: One half of a couple has a lot of cash, and they don’t want the other half taking a chunk out of their assets should they divorce. Money certainly factors prominently in prenups, but there are plenty of other reasons people are saying yes to a prenup in Michigan to help prevent a divorce. (more…)

A divorce means a change in lifestyle whether you like it or not. If you’re the one paying child support and spousal support, your income will go down. If you were a stay-at-home parent and have gotten a full-time job, the household tasks you used to take care of need to be outsourced if you want to keep your head above water, and that costs money. In a divorce, at least at the start, you are going it alone, even if you have friends, family, and kids to help you out. There are plenty of unexpected responsibilities during your Michigan divorce that can really make you feel like you’re working overtime. (more…)

Guilt and divorce go hand in hand, especially if you have children. While there are plenty of things you should never feel guilty about as you struggle through this challenging time in your life, there are situations when guilt is the appropriate emotion. Sometimes the guilt is unavoidable, in other situations you could avoid guilt entirely by making different decisions. (more…)

Men and women are very different, and how they recover from a Michigan divorce is no exception. While women may be more likely to settle into the range of intense emotions that surround a divorce, a man may travel along on adrenaline until he lands on his feet again. By this time, he’s potentially met someone new, but the reality of his new normal is just hitting him, and he has no choice but to finally process the grief, anger, hope, regret, and sadness. Do you want to be around for that ride? Find out whether you can weather the storm. (more…)

You will experience a buffet of feelings about your divorce from beginning to end. Some will make you feel great about the decision to end your marriage, others will make you feel insignificant and unlovable. To help yourself manage the inevitable emotional strain of divorce, the ups and the downs, there is one thing that must change: your perspective. (more…)