Divorce is hard enough on children. Their home life and everything as they have always known it is changing. That’s not easy for even the most grounded and intelligent child to reconcile. As a result, many children of divorce misbehave or act out of character. But is refusing to see one parent reason enough for … Kids of Michigan Divorce Sent to Juvenile Hall for Refusing to See Dad
Same-sex couples now have the legal right to marry nationwide, including in the state of Michigan. While this Supreme Court ruling comes with caveats depending on where a couple attempts to marry or who they wish to marry them, one fact remains: Just because same-sex couples can now legally marry, that doesn’t mean they’re going … What the Legalization of Gay Marriage Means for Michigan Divorces
You may consider your pet part of the family but, when it comes to divorce, pets are typically considered personal property and dealt with as such. It can be upsetting to think of your beloved animal being demoted to such a place, but in many courts’ eyes, creating a custody plan for a pet would … 5 Ways to Help Your Pet Survive Your Divorce
You’re divorced or preparing to divorce. Your child is preparing to go college. Money is inevitably on your mind. Your divorce will affect your child’s chances of receiving college financial aid, but whether your split works in your favor depends on many factors, including the school your child chooses, the type of financial aid forms … How Your Michigan Divorce Affects Your Child’s College Financial Aid
We know about the “dating” sites for those who are seeking to have an affair. And we know that sexting, hookup apps, and social media platforms have made it easy for people to connect with others in relatively quiet ways, even if they’re married to someone else. Technology has made it far easier for infidelity … Technology Makes Infidelity Easier, but People Still Aren’t OK with Cheating
Good riddance, some might say after their divorce. That’s the end of that. Not necessarily. Your former marriage can actually impact your retirement benefits, and not always in a good way.
Prenuptial agreements are not only in place to safeguard a person’s assets in a relationship. Our technology-driven world is increasingly connected by social media, and establishing boundaries about your spouse’s behavior on a social sharing site could be the difference between a marriage that succeeds and a marriage that ends. But we’re talking about divorce … Do You Need a Social Media Prenup?
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? Turns out, what doesn’t kill you could ultimately end your marriage, at least if you’re a woman. A new study from Iowa State University reports that marriages are more likely to end in divorce when wives get sick. Perhaps “in sickness and in health” is a tougher vow … When the Wife Gets Sick, Is Divorce Inevitable?
If you spent a bundle on your Michigan wedding, it turns out that you have a greater chance of divorcing. And, statistics say, the more pricey the rock, the more divorce is likely too. A study released by Emory University found that couples who spend over $20,000 on their wedding are 3.5 times more likely … Why Bridal Industry Hype Can Ruin Your Michigan Marriage
The holidays can be tough for some families to get through. But are they the last straw for some marriages? Is December the reason January sees such a rise in divorce filings? Turns out, there are plenty of reasons why the month of resolutions and starting over is also the month of ending relationships.
As another year comes to a close, it’s always interesting to revisit 2014 divorce news and marriage news, particularly statistics about divorce and remarriage. There will be plenty of lists of celebs who got hitched and split up, but this post looks at the behavior of “normal” couples and individuals nationwide.
Holidays can be highly charged occasions in the best of times, but when you’re celebrating Christmas with your newly blended family, emotions are inevitably heightened. So how do you make it work when your kids will be putting up two trees in two homes? When you’re mixing your children with your new spouse’s children? When … Post-Divorce: Successfully Blending Families During the Holidays