Close to 38 million adults live alone in the United States, according to Census data. Within this group, the number of older Americans living alone is also on the rise, with nearly 16 million over age 65 living alone in 2022. Baby Boomers are aging and society has developed a major shift where marriage is … Gray Divorce Leads to More Baby Boomers Living Solo
Co-parenting is not always easy. Whether you’re newly divorced parents or you’ve been split for years, the shuffling of kids from one household to another and managing their needs along with your preferences can feel like a labyrinth. Anything that can simplify how you and your ex co-parent while managing your kids will make life … Apps to Get Divorced Parents Through the School Year
Guilt is one of the many emotions people feel post-divorce. It’s natural to experience this state of being, but it’s definitely not healthy for guilt to be the dominant feeling most of the time. You don’t have to punish yourself post-divorce. Here’s how to see the bright side of your split.
The school year, for many divorced parents, is ideal. There is a built-in schedule for your kids that can’t be fudged, overlooked, ignored, or changed when it comes to being in school, attending practice, or participating in other extracurricular activities. Summer, though, impacts the carefully calibrated schedule and the amount of time each of you … 5 Ways to Survive Summer as a Divorced Parent
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” This little nugget is attributed to President Theodore Roosevelt. What a prescient comment in this generation of cyberstalking where we can check up on our ex and see how their life measures up to our own at any moment. Following your ex around online during or after your Michigan … Why You Can’t Stop Cyberstalking Your Ex
Graduation season is a time of endings and beginnings, and this rite of passage is very similar to the changes that come to people who are getting a Michigan divorce. As you move through the ups and downs of ending your marriage, you will graduate to the next stage of life with plenty of knowledge … Graduating to Life After a Michigan Divorce
You’re getting a divorce, you’re moving, you have double (or half) the responsibilities you had before, your kids are upset. There are a lot of things happening in the life of a person who’s going through a Michigan divorce, and because of this you can easily say that there are now even more reasons not … 6 Reasons to Adopt a Pet During Your Divorce
You may want to stay active on your favorite social media platforms during your divorce so you can connect with others. Unfortunately, there are grenades on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and beyond and there are temptations to speak or act in ways that won’t serve you well. Here are some of the social media mistakes … 6 Social Media Mistakes During Divorce
Last night, Netflix’s live reunion special of their popular social experiment Love Is Blind broke the streaming service. So many people tuned in to hear from the happy couples and their lovelorn counterparts that viewers had to wait for Netflix to get the show back on the air. What most people couldn’t wait to see, … Does “Love Is Blind” Mean Divorce or Happily Ever After?
The popular parenting website Scary Mommy recently posted an article reporting on the teen who skipped the “lame” Sweet 16 party her mother threw for her to attend the “awesome” party her dad crafted instead. The teen posted on Reddit to gather opinions about whether she was wrong for ditching her mom’s party. At the … Teen Birthdays and Parental Manipulation After Divorce
There is such a thing as a good divorce – and there is also the opposite. You want to be in the crowd that’s successful at changing your life, and that begins by creating your own luck. Retain a qualified and experienced Michigan divorce attorney to help you finalize the split from your ex and … Set Yourself Up for Good Luck in Your Divorce
If there is one completely impartial entity who offers unconditional love in your home, it’s the family pet. They are a central part of your daily life. But when divorce hits, the question becomes: Who gets to keep the pet? The answer might not be what you expect, and can feel like one more hurdle … How to Keep Your Pet in a Michigan Divorce