For many couples, once the decision has been made to get a divorce, they can’t move fast enough to make it happen. They want to separate, split, and start over, especially if they have been living within each other’s orbit 24/7 since the pandemic began. You may be tempted to head toward the do-it-yourself route … Don’t Be Tempted by a DIY Divorce During COVID
The act of removing your feelings from the Michigan divorce process is a difficult thing to do. However, if you can take all emotion out of your divorce, the process will go much more smoothly and all matters will be easier to navigate. Try to think of the journey you’re about to embark on as … It’s Not Personal, It’s Business: The Transactional Divorce
Couples in their 50s and older who decide it’s time to go their separate ways are filed in the gray divorce category. It’s not just age that affects a divorce for people of this demographic, however, it’s that couples who married young and have decided to split after 30+ years of marriage have a whole … Protect Yourself in a Gray Divorce
Did you think everything was just fine in your marriage? Were you content and happy? Being blindsided by your partner’s request for a divorce is traumatic. If you didn’t know they were unhappy or ready to call it quits, you can feel immobilized and off-kilter. But you can survive.
For many struggling couples, an unsatisfying Valentine’s Day is the last straw in an already shaky union. For others, it’s a sign that their marriage is in worse shape than they thought it was. Getting her the wrong flowers or forgetting to get him a card on February 14 isn’t going to tank a healthy … 4 Reasons Valentine’s Day Can Lead to Divorce
Opposites attract? That used to be the saying, but this idea doesn’t necessarily fly if, in your marriage, one of you is a Democrat and one of you is a Republican. In the current polarizing environment, differing political views have been leading to Michigan divorces… left and right.
High-conflict divorces are a reality. While you may have the best of intentions for your split, it can become contentious and ugly if one or both parties are angry, frustrated, or stubborn. When children are involved, disagreements between parents become even more problematic. A parenting coordinator can help your Michigan divorce resolve more quickly and … Do You Need a Parenting Coordinator During Your Michigan Divorce?
The year of 2020 is one for the record books, though it’s safe to say that this leap year is one most people don’t want to remember or repeat. The many trials caused by COVID-19 have taxed relationships most of all, leading to plenty of break-ups and divorces.
When a divorced couple shares children, their Michigan divorce decree will outline how holiday parenting time shakes out every year. There are creative ways to make the Christmas season joyful and happy for your kids and get you as much time as possible with them. As you develop your parenting time schedule, consider the following … Creative Christmas Parenting Time Arrangements for Divorced Parents
Being divorced during Thanksgiving this year will be even more difficult than usual. COVID-19 has complicated every family gathering, especially if you’re not the one who has your kids for this holiday and you’re worried about their exposure to the coronavirus when they’re with your ex. Here are some ways to consider making this holiday … 5 Ways to Cope with a Coronavirus Thanksgiving After Divorce
Plenty of decisions are made during the divorce process, but there are many action items that cannot be taken care of until your Michigan divorce is finalized. It’s a good idea to create a post-divorce checklist to ensure that you stay organized and protect all your interests.
Halloween is just one day of the year. When you have kids, the question should be, “How are we celebrating?” but, for divorced parents, the question is, “Who gets the kids?” Which parent gets to spend time with their child on Halloween in a joint custody situation? There are only so many hours to spare … Navigating Halloween After Divorce (and During COVID-19)