Category: Divorce
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Divorce Issues Only Same-Sex Couples Deal With (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been discussing issues that people deal with when they get divorced, but with a particular focus on same-sex couples. Although gay marriage was legalized in Michigan in 2015 when the Supreme Court legalized it across the nation, there are some issues that are specific to same…
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Divorce Issues Only Same-Sex Couples Deal With (Pt 1)
On June 24th, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that gay marriage was to be legally recognized in all 50 states. As a result, Michigan, where same-sex marriage had formerly been illegal, was legally required to recognize marriages between same-sex couples. However, just because gay marriage is now legally no different from heteronormative marriage,…
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Everything You Need to Know About Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (Pt 2)
Hey there, welcome back! We’ve been talking about QDROs here in Michigan, which if you remember from our first article, is a court order that lets your spouse or kids benefit from your employee benefit plans. Or your ex spouse, which is why we’re talking about this, because it can have an impact on your…
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Everything You Need to Know About Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (Pt 1)
If you’ve been considering divorce, then chances are, someone has mentioned a QDRO to you. What’s a QDRO? It’s a qualified domestic relations order, and like most people, you probably don’t have a clue what that is. Don’t worry – they’re pretty complex, and if you’ve never needed to know what one is, why on…
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What Should You Address in Your Prenup? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for a quick overview on what you should expect to cover in your prenup. You’ve probably heard of celebrities whose prenups cover all sorts of crazy things, from weight gain to infidelity. But in real life there are some things you can put in your prenup, and…
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Getting Divorced in 2019? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Divorce may not be one of things you think about when you think “big changes ahead” (after all, divorce law doesn’t exactly change all that often.) But this year is going to see some significant changes to how divorce is handled, and how it could affect you. Curious about what lies ahead? Thinking about divorce…
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New Post-Divorce Holiday Traditions For You and Your Family
One of the greatest challenges that parents and families face after a divorce is reclaiming their holidays. Nothing feels the same, especially that first Christmas after the split, which can make the holidays seem strange, chaotic, and even a little sad. But all is not lost! Old traditions may be laid to rest, but there’s…
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How to Survive Your First Christmas After a Divorce (Pt 3)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been talking about the challenges that divorced and divorcing parents face when the holidays roll around. The traditions that don’t feel the same anymore, the stress of shouldering the burden alone, the custody and visitation issues. And that’s not even taking into account the finances and the…
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How to Survive Your First Christmas After a Divorce (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us. As we get closer to the holidays, we get more and more calls from parents considering divorce, who aren’t sure how the holidays will be impacted by the breakup of their families. We also talk with many clients who are in the midst of divorces and concerned about…
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How Do I File My Divorce Papers in Michigan? (Pt 3)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the wrap up on this discussion. We’ve been breaking down the somewhat tedious process involved in filing for divorce on your own, and this is the last part of the list. So if you’ve already had all the necessary discussions with your spouse, filled out all…