Divorce is a complex process that involves the division of assets accumulated during the marriage. Depending on age and length of time in the workforce, retirement savings often represent a significant portion of a couple’s financial resources. A common concern during...
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2 signs your kids are struggling to accept your divorce
It’s no surprise that most kids struggle to cope with parental separation and divorce. This can often be partially attributed to the fact that, unlike the parents who have anticipated the dissolution of their marriage, the news of divorce usually comes as a surprise...
How to talk about divorce to your children?
Divorce isn’t an easy subject to talk about with most people, however, your children will eventually need to know about the news. Some parents believe that their children should know about the news before anyone else does. This is so that the news about the divorce...
Should you tell your boss you are getting a divorce?
When you are going through a divorce, your family members and close friends are the people you naturally want to discuss the matter with. However, you may also need to share your personal life at work. Here is why you might consider telling your boss you are getting...
Collaborative law can help divorcing couples avoid court
Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience because negotiating matters like spousal support and property division is often adversarial in nature. That is why many estranged couples in Michigan and around the country are turning to alternative approaches...
When the empty nest prompts divorce
Divorce usually means an enormous life change, but it can also be prompted by another one, the empty nest. After years of being primarily focused on raising children, some Michigan parents can find that they have little in common once the kids are out of the house....
The challenges of coping with separation or divorce
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...
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...