First Holiday Season Post-Divorce? Here’s How to Cope
The holidays come with a lot of pressure to experience the joy of family togetherness, but what if your family has changed? The first holiday season after a divorce can spur feelings of grief and anger. You may feel discouraged and overwhelmed. If you’re a parent, the holidays can be even more taxing, especially if […]
What to Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign the Divorce Papers
Divorce has many challenges, both emotional and logistical. Ending a romantic relationship can entail complex feelings of anger, grief, fear, and loss. These emotions may be compounded by the stress of separating a shared household, assets, and, in some cases, children. Some couples are committed to navigating the process amicably, but other divorces are highly […]
The Unique Challenges You Can Face in a Military Divorce in Michigan
Divorce is always challenging. However, some circumstances (like one or both spouses serving in the military) can further complicate the process. When you work with a lawyer familiar with military divorces, handling this situation becomes easier. Even so, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with some common challenges of military divorce before proceeding. Deciding […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Alimony Agreement
After a divorce, Michigan family courts will sometimes order a higher-earning spouse to pay alimony (or spousal support) to a lower-earning spouse. Alimony arrangements are rarely permanent, and they’re often intended to help a lower-earning spouse transition to unmarried life. When setting the amount of alimony due, courts try to create an arrangement that’s fair […]
5 Tips for Preparing for the Divorce Discovery Process in Michigan
Going through a divorce is always complicated, but the discovery process can cause significant stress. Discovery involves both parties gathering and exchanging information that will allow them to build their case so that they can prepare for settlement negotiations or court. If you’re going through this stage now, some tips can help you prepare. 1. […]
Protecting Your Mental Health During Divorce: How to Prioritize Self-Care
A divorce can take a lot out of you. It is emotionally difficult to find yourself separating from someone you shared part of your life with, and you may be worried about the divorce’s financial implications. All of these issues can combine and impact your mental health. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed, […]
What to Do if Your Child Refuses to See Your Ex-Spouse
After a divorce, children often have trouble adjusting to living apart from one parent at any given time. They may struggle to get used to custody schedules or could feel anger at having to be at different homes every few days. One of the ways they may express themselves is by refusing to see the […]
Supporting Your Child Through Anxiety or Anger After Divorce
A divorce affects everyone in your family, including your children. If your child is struggling to come to terms with the divorce and experiences anxiety or even anger as a result, it’s essential to address the problem as quickly as possible. Take a closer look at how you can support your child through this difficult […]
The Risks of Spying on Your Spouse During Divorce
It can be difficult to trust your spouse when you are in the middle of a divorce. Maybe you think they have been unfaithful to you, or maybe you are concerned that they are attempting to hide assets from you. One way that you might try to handle this distrust is by spying on your […]
How to Handle Divorce When Spouses Co-Own a Business in Michigan
Getting divorced is never easy, even when the divorce is cordial. While you are married, you commingle nearly all aspects of your life. When you get divorced, you need to separate most of those aspects. This often entails at least one party moving to a new home, separating finances, and potentially adjusting relationships with friends […]
Tips for Protecting Your Rights During a High-Conflict Divorce
The intensity of a divorce can increase for many reasons, including accusations of abuse or adultery, parenting disagreements, and financial disputes. Regardless of the reasons for the conflict, these divorces are both stressful and risky. Protecting your rights during a high-conflict divorce can be difficult. However, it may be the best way to share control […]
5 Things to Include in a Separation Agreement
Separation sometimes fits a married couple’s needs better than divorce. For example, religious, financial, or practical reasons might push a couple to separate rather than divorce. However, the terms of a separation must be clear. Marriage is a legal relationship, and anything left unaddressed in a separation agreement could create unintended and unwanted legal obligations. […]