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?
Divorce is a completely overwhelming state of being. You’re in danger of making emotionally fueled decisions rather than logic-based ones, especially when it comes to finances. The money aspect of divorce can make you want to crawl under a rock and stay there until it’s all over and you’re free. But that’s no way to … The Tax Implications of Your Michigan Divorce
Some people might say, if you want the truth about what marriage is really like, ask someone who’s divorced. Clearly, this sort of informal poll might provide you with more negatives than positives, but there are actually plenty of the latter that occur after divorce – and enlightenment is one of the biggest plusses. Here … Divorce Lessons: 4 Revelations About Life After Divorce
You could try to ignore the first Valentine’s Day after your divorce. You could throw an “I Hate Valentine’s Day” party. Or you could approach it in a healthy way. Here are some options for surviving February 14, no matter where you are on the recovery spectrum from your recent split.
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
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for what’s in your life and, in the case of some individuals, who is no longer in your life – like a former spouse. Even if you’re happy to be divorced, that doesn’t make the first Thanksgiving after a split any easier. The traditions you had established with … 3 Ways for Parents to Cope with the First Thanksgiving After Divorce
Some marriages end very badly, and it’s nearly impossible for these couples to have a harmonious divorce. No one says you have to be BFFs with your former spouse. You don’t have to communicate regularly, if at all, unless of course you have children. But it sure doesn’t hurt if you do get along, does … 4 Ways to Have an Amicable Divorce
Some divorces are a surprise while the end of some marriages is a long time coming. Either way, the divorce process allows you time to clear your head and get your information and assets in order before actually filing any paperwork or appearing before a judge. Here are four ways to get organized before you … 4 Ways to Get Organized Before You Divorce in Michigan
It’s often when a marriage has already reached its breaking point that a couple seeks out therapy together as a last-ditch effort, but by then it may be too late, the communication issues or behaviors so deeply ingrained that they’re difficult to alter. Often, the couples therapy turns into divorce therapy which, in its own … Should You Try Couples Therapy Before You Divorce?