Social media has its perks. It’s a great way to communicate with those near and far and to spread a message widely with one small post. Unfortunately, using social media during a Michigan divorce can backfire too, turning an otherwise friendly platform into a firestorm of unwanted comments and disdain.
No marriage is perfect, no matter how much money you have. This is becoming especially clear as more news is revealed daily about the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates. The power couple have used their wealth to build a foundation and donate to science and, seemingly, live happily ever after. But no one knows … What You Can Learn from the Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce
Actors Rachael Leigh Cook, of “She’s All That” movie fame, and Daniel Gillies, who starred on “The Vampire Diaries,” were married for nearly 15 years when they filed for divorce last year. But this isn’t the piece of information that’s making news – it’s the agreement they came to, with the help of a private … Introducing Kids to a New Partner After Divorce
When couples with young children divorce, child support payments typically last until the child turns 18. But college comes next for many teens, and it’s a major expense for one parent to be left holding this responsibility alone. Their child may be an adult by law, and child support may technically have ended, but there … Paying for Your Child’s College Education After a Michigan Divorce
For many couples, once the decision has been made to get a divorce, they can’t move fast enough to make it happen. They want to separate, split, and start over, especially if they have been living within each other’s orbit 24/7 since the pandemic began. You may be tempted to head toward the do-it-yourself route … Don’t Be Tempted by a DIY Divorce During COVID
The act of removing your feelings from the Michigan divorce process is a difficult thing to do. However, if you can take all emotion out of your divorce, the process will go much more smoothly and all matters will be easier to navigate. Try to think of the journey you’re about to embark on as … It’s Not Personal, It’s Business: The Transactional Divorce
Couples in their 50s and older who decide it’s time to go their separate ways are filed in the gray divorce category. It’s not just age that affects a divorce for people of this demographic, however, it’s that couples who married young and have decided to split after 30+ years of marriage have a whole … Protect Yourself in a Gray Divorce
Did you think everything was just fine in your marriage? Were you content and happy? Being blindsided by your partner’s request for a divorce is traumatic. If you didn’t know they were unhappy or ready to call it quits, you can feel immobilized and off-kilter. But you can survive.
For many struggling couples, an unsatisfying Valentine’s Day is the last straw in an already shaky union. For others, it’s a sign that their marriage is in worse shape than they thought it was. Getting her the wrong flowers or forgetting to get him a card on February 14 isn’t going to tank a healthy … 4 Reasons Valentine’s Day Can Lead to Divorce
Opposites attract? That used to be the saying, but this idea doesn’t necessarily fly if, in your marriage, one of you is a Democrat and one of you is a Republican. In the current polarizing environment, differing political views have been leading to Michigan divorces… left and right.
High-conflict divorces are a reality. While you may have the best of intentions for your split, it can become contentious and ugly if one or both parties are angry, frustrated, or stubborn. When children are involved, disagreements between parents become even more problematic. A parenting coordinator can help your Michigan divorce resolve more quickly and … Do You Need a Parenting Coordinator During Your Michigan Divorce?
The year of 2020 is one for the record books, though it’s safe to say that this leap year is one most people don’t want to remember or repeat. The many trials caused by COVID-19 have taxed relationships most of all, leading to plenty of break-ups and divorces.