Category: Life After Divorce
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What If We Can’t Afford To Live Apart After The Divorce? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on living with your ex after the divorce. Not because you want to, of course, but because you don’t have any choice – the finances simply don’t allow the two of you to part ways just yet. However, challenging as this time in…
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What If We Can’t Afford To Live Apart After The Divorce? (Pt 1)
When you think about divorce, you tend to think of two people who end their marriage and go their separate ways. Why? Because that’s the goal, and it’s usually how it works out. However, not everyone is in a position where they can pick up and start life over independently. Some couples are in…
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Help! My Ex is Threatening me! Should I Get a Restraining Order? (Pt 3)
Welcome back to our four part series on what to do if your spouse of partner is threatening you, or has made you feel as if your life may be in danger. It’s a very difficult position to be in, and one that many Michigan residents have struggled with in the past. You are…
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When Your Kids Need Therapy After The Divorce, But They Don’t Want to go! (Pt 2)
Hi there and welcome back. We’re discussing what to do when your kid needs therapy after your divorce, but they hate it and aren’t willing to participate. It’s actually a common problem that many divorced parents struggle with, so before we jump back in, we just want to remind you that you’re not alone…
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Modern Technology Provides Tools For Spousal Abuse (Part 2)
Hello and welcome back to this discussion about modern technology and it’s increasing role in domestic abuse. As we mentioned in the previous article, every part of life today is facilitated in some capacity by modern technology. And while these developments have made life more convenient, they have also allowed basic, everyday items to…
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Why Netfix’s ‘Grace And Frankie’ Got it Right!
If you haven’t watched Grace and Frankie on Netflix, you absolutely should! No really, do it right now. We’ll wait…. See? Wasn’t that great?! Hilarious, relatable characters, great dialogue, and loads of funny and thought-provoking scenarios. All in all, a great show. But what makes this one so singular, is the premise – two…
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When is The Right Time to Introduce Your Kids to Your New Partner? (Part 2)
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been talking about dating after divorce, and how it can be very scary, especially when you’re faced with the thought of introducing your kids to your new romantic interest. But there are ways to make the process easier, and things you can do to make…
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When is The Right Time to Introduce Your Kids to Your New Partner? (Part 1)
For many people, just the thought of entering the dating scene again after a divorce is terrifying. And that’s without the issue of having to introduce a new partner to your children. As if dating isn’t hard enough all on it’s own, now you have to consider whether or not your kids will get…
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How To Know If Your Child Needs Counseling After Your Divorce (Part 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us. In part one we talked about the fact that some children struggle more than others with their parent’s divorce, and need professional help from a therapist or counselor to process their emotions. We also looked at a list of common signs that indicate a child is…
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How Do I Change My Name In Michigan?
Although there are certainly fewer women taking their husband’s name these days, the reality is that it’s still a societal norm for married people in the U.S. Most people choose to share a name when they get married. And so logically, when they decide to end their marriages, many women choose to revert back…