Category: Divorce

  • Narcissism Part Two: Divorcing a Narcissist

      Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the next installment in our series on narcissism and how that can affect a divorce. In our previous post we discussed what exactly narcissism is, and how it differs from general selfishness. In these next few articles we’d like to look at what divorcing a narcissist…

  • What Is a MidLife Crisis? And Does It Always End in Divorce? (Part 2)

      Welcome back, and thanks for joining us for this discussion on the midlife crisis, and whether or not it always leads to divorce. In the previous article, we talked about what the stereotypical midlife crisis looked like, and what mental health health professionals are saying about what really triggers one. (Transition, not crisis, remember?)…

  • Tinsel, Lights, Presents, and … Divorce?

      For many Michigan families, Christmas travel means sunshine and day trips to Disney. For others, visiting family and winter sports like skiing are at the top of the holiday vacation list. A welcome break from routine, full of relaxation and enjoyment. Or is it? Research suggests this may not be an accurate reflection of…

  • Did You Know This About Divorce in Michigan?

      Divorce rates in Michigan are, surprisingly, lower than in the rest of the United States as a whole. Then again, so are the marriage rates. Over the last ten years or so, Michigan has seen a steady decline in both it’s marriage and divorce rates. This has raised some interesting speculation as to why.…

  • How Do I Serve My Spouse For a Divorce If I Can’t Find Them? (Part 2)

      Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this discussion about what to do when you want to get divorced in Michigan and can’t find your spouse. In our previous article we talked about what a Michigan resident would be required to do if they wanted to get divorced and couldn’t find their spouse.…

  • How Do I Serve My Spouse For a Divorce If I Can’t Find Them? (Part 1)

      When people envision the divorce process, they often think about “the talk” – that uncomfortable discussion they have with their spouse that gets the ball rolling. They think about dividing up their belongings, perhaps fighting over who gets to keep the house. They prepare for how to tell their kids, and how to live…

  • Using an Online Document Company for Your Divorce?

      You can get everything online these days. Your clothes, your groceries, your TV shows, and your kid’s shoes are all available online. You can download books, stream movies, and even order takeout from your favorite restaurant! In fact, there’s hardly anything you can’t get online nowadays, including a divorce. But should you really use…

  • Maybe It’s Not “Just a Friendship” After All… (Part 2)

      In the previous installment in this two-part series, we looked at the first four most common signs that you’re probably not “just a friend”. It’s an important distinction to make if you’re hoping to keep your marriage out of divorce court in the future! If you’re only just joining us now, we recommend that…

  • Maybe It’s Not “Just a Friendship” After All… (Part 1)

      In addition to the more common sexual affair, emotional affairs are now on the rise, say relationship experts across the country. And while you may think that having an emotional affair is not damaging to your marriage (“after all, we’re not having sex”), this couldn’t be further from the truth. Specialists who deal with…

  • Not Everyone Is Going To Like You After Your Divorce! (Part 1)

      Sometimes, when you share news about your decision to finally end your marriage, the news is actually well received! Friends and family who’ve watched you struggle for years, or who’ve seen your continued unhappiness, will be glad to see you ready to move on. But not everyone shares that desire for a fresh start.…