Divorces used to involve only the divorcing couple and their attorneys. But today’s divorces often include more people, specifically professionals who can aid you through every facet of divorce – legal, financial, and emotional.
Divorce can be an expensive process, so it’s only natural that people look for ways to trim costs. But rather than cutting back on spending or editing the monthly budget in order to save money and adjust to a more modest lifestyle, many individuals choose to embark on a do-it-yourself (DIY) divorce in an effort … Just Say No to the DIY Divorce
Are you snuggling on the couch every night checking your Twitter feed or putting down the smartphone and instead getting cozy with your spouse? A new study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior presented some interesting findings about the levels of happiness and contentment in a marriage and social media use. In short: … Social Media Usage Decreases Marriage Quality
Ever reminisce about the “good old days,” when there were Beaver Cleaver families and white picket fences and mistresses who called the home phone and hung up if her paramour didn’t answer? Sounds quaint, but infidelity was a touch more difficult to perfect in the past. Today’s indiscretions are accomplished much more easily, often when … Infidelity and Divorce: The High Cost of Having an Affair
Prenuptial agreements are not just for the rich and famous, and they aren’t just about money. Plenty of couples are setting the tone for their marriage by setting ground rules for each other when it comes to social media, infidelity, weight gain, and more. The irony is, many of the following issues were once the … Get It in Writing: 6 Crazy Real-Life Prenups
Everyone has their own reasons for divorce and no one outside of the marriage can fully appreciate the dynamics between a husband and wife. Though Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, most couples are likely able to pinpoint certain situations or experiences – or the lack thereof – in their relationship that ultimately led to … He Hates Her Favorite Movie, and Other Unusual Reasons for Divorce
Plenty of engagements hit the skids when one or both halves of a couple get cold feet. But there are also plenty of marriages that happen even when one or both partners have major doubts about the solidity or longevity of their union. Sure, cold feet can often be chalked up to nerves about the … Cold Feet? Divorce May Be Imminent
When a couple divorces, the first thought most people have is, “I wonder who was cheating?” Infidelity is certainly a cause for the crumbling of many marriages, and here is a collection of fascinating statistics gathered by The Huffington Post that spell out where, when, and why it’s happening, and who’s doing the cheating.
When your marriage produces children, divorce becomes that much more complicated. There are of course the legal issues like parenting time, custody, and child support to work out, but you also have to remember that your kids are just kids. They don’t need to be involved in the nitty-gritty details of your divorce. Even though … After Your Michigan Divorce: 3 Tips for Healthy Co-Parenting
Feel like the stress of going through a divorce is slowly killing you? Turns out, not getting a divorce may be even worse for your health. A new study has found that the risk of premature death in men is increased by a stressful marriage.
Celebrity divorces are big news, and when one famous couple is able to make their divorce even more interesting by giving it a new name, well that’s a situation worth investigating a little further. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin recently announced their split, and identified the end of their relationship as a “conscious uncoupling.” Can … Is Conscious Uncoupling Possible for Your Michigan Divorce?
After going through a Michigan divorce, you may suddenly find yourself a single parent or needing to work more than ever. It can feel nearly impossible to find the time to develop any sort of social life so that you can meet new people. Thank goodness for the convenience of online dating.