Every year, thousands of people in Michigan experience separation and divorce. While the reasons for these situations vary, many individuals find them to be painful and life changing. If this is your situation, you can take steps to mitigate some challenges during...
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Divorce
Are children of divorced parents doomed to repeat the cycle?
Michigan parents feel prepared for a divorce. The circumstances greatly alter the lives of everyone involved, including the children. Divorced parents often question whether their children will also inevitably go through a divorce. The answer to this question depends...
To effectively move forward after a divorce, consider downsizing
Michigan couples who are planning a divorce are frequently unsure of what their lives will look like after their marriage is over. Since moving on can be hard, downsizing is one strategy that many advocate. Tips for downsizing following a divorce Downsizing has...
Financial infidelity may lead to a gray divorce
No age group faces exclusions from divorce statistics. Even married couples over age 50 seek to dissolve marriages, including those who’ve been married for decades. Various reasons underlie why these couples seek to do so. Financial infidelity is among them, as the...
Protecting assets during a divorce
Dividing financial assets is one of the biggest challenges that Michigan residents face when going through a divorce. Both parties actively strive to protect their assets and avoid financial ruin. It is generally inevitable that each party experiences some financial...
Divorce and special needs children
Statistically, married couples in Michigan with special needs children have higher divorce rates than the general married population. While special needs children are beloved family members, parenting them presents extra challenges, and that can translate to stress on...
Helping your child understand how your family is changing
Your life in Michigan is changing, and telling your child that you and your spouse are getting divorced can be one of the most difficult conversations you will ever have. Therefore, it is vital to approach this conversation with care and sensitivity and to consider...
Top mistakes divorcees over the age of 50 make
Divorce rates for people over 50 years old are on the rise in Michigan and around the country. There are also some serious consequences to making mistakes when you're going through divorce proceedings. The costs of living are considerably higher as a single person...
What should you know about Michigan divorce?
You may have experienced a perfect wedding day and planned to spend the rest of your life with your spouse. However, many marriages experience difficulties that make it feel impossible to continue, and divorce becomes the best outcome for one or both of you. Michigan...
Divorce and financial stability
When a marriage starts to fall apart, both spouses may focus almost exclusively on their current problems. Separating from one another and filing for divorce could be the two most critical steps, but the spouses may benefit from looking ahead. A final divorce decree...