It doesn’t matter if you’ve been divorced for years or this is your first Valentine’s Day after your divorce. The holiday can sting, sometimes in unexpected ways. Take steps to protect your heart from any unnecessary aches by making plans and being strategic about this particular 24 hours.
Actors Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet recently shared the news of their divorce after 16 years together and two children. While splits among celebrities are hardly rare, their statements about their uncoupling seem to indicate that maintaining a healthy marriage amid a global pandemic was a stressor they could not overcome. They are not alone. … Has Quantity Time Together Ended Your Marriage?
January has long been known as divorce month. Any Michigan divorce attorney will tell you that there is typically an increase in couples choosing to make their split official after the holidays. One element of this reality that is changing, however, is that there are more gray divorces than ever.
There will be plenty of togetherness this holiday season as usual. For some couples, this overdose on time with each other is the last straw in an already shaky union, leading to filing for Michigan divorce in January. Making the news lately, though, are the ways some couples choose to live together – or separately … Can Sleeping Separately Lead to Happily Ever After?
Whether you are newly divorced or in the thick of divorce proceedings, the approaching holidays can put you in a funk or have you behaving in ways that just aren’t you. Everything has changed, and now all the traditions you had with your ex and family have been twisted and altered too. This time will … Dos and Don’ts of Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce is stressful for everyone in a family. The emotional turmoil a child can experience is especially distressing. To prevent unnecessary suffering, some parents stay together for the sake of their kids; others simply have no choice but to split up. Either way, children feel the stress and tension – there is no sparing them … What Children Experience During Your Divorce
As holidays go, Thanksgiving is a big one. It is a one-day feast of togetherness and thankfulness that kicks off the holiday season, and it’s natural for you to want your kids to be with you on this special day. Unfortunately, when you’re divorced and doing parenting time properly, which parent gets the kids on … Navigating Parenting Time During Thanksgiving
There are plenty of scary things that happen during divorce. From start to finish, you will be hit with blindsides. It’s terrifying to ride this roller coaster of a journey for a year or more, but when you get a Michigan divorce there are some things you simply can’t avoid. Other spooky moments you can … 5 Terrifying Things About Michigan Divorce
Some people leave a marriage and can’t imagine themselves in a relationship ever again. Others can’t wait to get out there and start dating. If you are emotionally and mentally ready to play the field, the question you need to ask yourself (and your Michigan divorce lawyer) is if it’s legally a good idea to … Is It OK to Date During Your Divorce?
Vaccinations have been a hot topic for decades. Many people believe in their worth, while others fundamentally object to vaccines and believe they do more harm than good. The COVID-19 vaccine has brought these stark differences to light and, unfortunately, some divorced couples fall on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to getting … When Divorced Parents Disagree About COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
Renovating the kitchen, finishing the basement, upgrading flooring – home improvement projects of all shapes and sizes are exciting ways to add new life to your home. Unfortunately, these undertakings can also be stressful, whether you do it yourself or hire contractors. For some couples, their journey to spruce up the nest instead becomes the … Can a Home Improvement Project Destroy a Marriage?
No one goes into a marriage dreaming of divorce, but if you go into a marriage with significant assets, you would be wise to have a prenuptial agreement in place. A judge recently upheld the prenup singer Kelly Clarkson had with her soon-to-be ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, which segregates all assets and income earned during their … A Prenup Can Save You from a Costly Divorce