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How do we Divide a 401K, retirement funds and IRAs When You Get Divorced in Michigan? (Pt 1)
We get it – dealing with the more complex financial aspects of a divorce can be very overwhelming. Trying to figure out how a particular financial decision affects your future security, or what the tax implications are of choosing to keep or release a particular financial asset aren’t going to be the most exciting subjects…
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My Ex And I Both Want The Dog After The Divorce! Who Gets to Keep Him?
People love their fur babies! So while it can be frustrating to figure out who gets to keep the living room furniture, or the retirement account, deciding who gets the dog can result in some pretty savage arguments when both people want the dog. So what do you do? How do you decide which one…
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Can I Change my Last Name in Michigan When I Get Divorced?
In short, the answer is yes, you can. And many people do. Getting divorced means legally parting ways with your spouse, and there’s no better time to get rid of their name than when you’re standing in court in front of a judge who’ll let you do it as part of the process with no…
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Is it Normal to Fall Out of Love With Your Spouse After Years of Marriage?
It certainly seems to be pretty normal in books and movies these days – people get married when they’re desperately in love and can’t imagine a future without one another. But over time that passion cools, and is replaced by the mundane trappings of daily life. Spouses wake up one day and realize that they’ve…
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Navigating Marriage (And Divorce) When Your Spouse is a Narcissist (Pt 2)
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again for our two part series on navigating marriage and divorce when your spouse is a narcissist. As we mentioned in the previous article, dealing with a narcissist makes everything harder. So trying to divorce one can be a recipe for disaster! As author Karyl McBride points out…
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Navigating Marriage (And Divorce) When Your Spouse is a Narcissist (Pt 1)
Most people have heard of Narcissus, the Greek mythological character who was known for his beauty and his pride. He fell in love with his reflection in a pool and because he was unable to stop staring at his own beauty, he wasted away and died. It’s a story about arrogance and vanity, and how,…
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Why Working From Home May be Bad For Your Marriage!
Michigan life in the midst of this pandemic has changed the way we do almost everything, from shopping and socializing, to work and even parenting. However one thing that doesn’t seem to show up on most people’s lists of things that have changed, is marriage. That strikes us as odd, since your relationship is going…
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Is it Parental Kidnapping When The Child You Took is Your Own Kid?
Yes, we know – it sounds preposterous. How could a parent be accused of kidnapping a child when it’s their own kid, right? Surely you aren’t a kidnapper just because you want a little extra time with your own child? How could anyone possibly accuse you of parental kidnapping when you love your child and…
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5 Reasons You Should Avoid Divorce Court And Settle Instead!
There are certainly a number of very valid reasons why a couple would end up in divorce court. In some cases, it’s pretty much unavoidable. But the truth of the matter is, if it’s possible for you two to find a way to settle out of court, then that’s what you should do. Why? Well,…
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Amber Brown: Stories of a Young Girl Navigating Her Parent’s Divorce
One of the hardest things you’ll ever do as a parent is help your kids work through your divorce. Children have very strong feelings about pretty much everything in life, and when they’re faced with something as challenging as a divorce, it can be very difficult for them to process. However, sometimes what they need…
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