Category: Divorce
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Divorce is Divorce, Regardless of Your Spouse’s Gender!
If you’re a heterosexual person and you’re reading this, then we’d like to ask you to stop for a moment and consider something. When you introduce yourself to new people, do you ever stop to wonder if they think you might be straight? Probably not. In fact, your sexuality (and your spouse’s gender) probably doesn’t…
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Are Gay Couples More Likely to Get Divorced?
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s historic decision to legalize gay marriage in the United States, there was an enormous rush to tie the knot among gay couples. A study done by UCLA reveals that almost “50,000 of the 64,000 gay couples in the US got married” in the few short years that followed…
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Attending a Loved Ones’ Wedding During Your Own Divorce.
You know the saying: Life goes on. Which is so true, but often so hard to internalize during times of great change and upheaval. We all know the world doesn’t actually come to a screeching halt during your divorce, it just feels like it. So what do you do when your marriage is falling apart…
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Does it Count as “Abandonment” if I Move Out Before The Divorce is Final?
Just last week we talked about whether or not you can change the locks in your home when your spouse moves out before the divorce. It can be a tricky subject, and one that needs the input of a skilled divorce attorney, because there are a few legal landmines down that path you’ll need to…
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The Facts About Claims of Abuse And Violence During Divorces in Michigan! (2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us. We know this is a difficult topic, and can be triggering for many people, but we also know it’s important to be honest about the facts. As we mentioned in the previous article, many allegations of domestic assault are made against men, and a surprising number of these…
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Divorces Are Down in Michigan! But What Does That Say About Marriage?
As we pointed out in a recent article about the difference between the traditional view of marriage and the more modern perspective, the way people see marriage is changing. So it probably comes as something of a surprise to you to know that divorce rates are actually down in Michigan right now, according to an…
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Does Equal Division of Chores Mean More Divorces in Modern Marriages?
At a glance, it may appear to be a slap in the face for modern gender equality. But the researchers behind this Norweigian study on how shared household chores can be tied directly to higher divorce rates, say it isn’t exactly what it appears on the surface. In fact, the more evenly divided domestic duties…
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Why You Should Make New Friends After Your Divorce. (Pt 2)
Welcome back – we’ve been talking about the importance of making new friendships after your divorce. As we mentioned in the previous article, you’re going to lose a few friends during your divorce process, so you’ll be in need of a few new friendships anyway. But there are loads of other great reasons for why…
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Why You Should Make New Friends After Your Divorce. (Pt 1)
Divorce is a classic example of shedding the old life to start a new one. For many people, the process is painful and frightening and emotionally exhausting (which is entirely understandable) but provides new opportunities for growth and change. Many people look forward, beyond their divorce processes, imagining themselves free of an old life that…
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Wondering About Mediation in Your Divorce? We’ve Got Answers.
If you’ve heard about mediation as a way to facilitate divorce, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you, we understand your concern. Divorce is a very difficult transition in life, and so anything that might make the process easier would be hugely beneficial. But in that same token, anything that might make it harder…