• What Do I Do If My Ex Won’t Pay Their Court Ordered Debt?

      We just talked about the fact that the Michigan Family court divided both assets and debts when a couple gets divorced. Which brings us to the issue of debt, and what happens after the court has assigned a marital debt to one of the spouses during the divorce. What happens if an important debt…

  • Social Security and Divorce: Important Facts About Eligibility

      Getting older can bring a host of challenges, as certain parts of life get harder. But there are some things that we as Americans do have to look forward to (besides retirement and grandchildren), and that’s social security benefits. Retiring means a decrease in your income, and with the possibility of mounting medical bills…

  • How to Choose Parenting Time Schedules That Work For You Both

      When couples get divorced, there are many things they argue about, but none so much as child custody. Who gets the kids and for how long is a huge source of strife for many divorcing parents, and the fights this issue generates can quickly poison the rest of the divorce process. So how do…

  • Watch Out! Six Signs Your Marriage is Headed For Divorce! (Pt 2)

      Thanks for joining us again for this talk about the six most common signs that your marriage is headed for the rocks! As we pointed out before, problems are always easier to fix when they’re dealt with early. Like weeds, the longer you leave them, the deeper their roots go and the harder they…

  • Watch Out! Six Signs Your Marriage is Headed For Divorce! (Pt 1)

      All marriages go through difficult times, but many of them pull through, and are stronger for having survived a hardship. But part of that survival is recognizing the problems, and addressing them when they come up. If your marriage is struggling and you’re hoping to avoid a divorce in your future, then you may…

  • In Sickness And in Health…Or Maybe Not….

      When a couple plans their wedding, one of the things they address (if they’re smart!) is their prenup. They sit down and discuss how they will deal with a divorce, should that ever come up, and how they will divide their assets. But ask the average couple in love why they think their marriage…

  • The Tragic Truth About Hostile Aggressive Parenting!

      Although awareness is increasing regarding the tragic issue of Parental Alienation and Hostile Aggressive Parenting, the fact is that many people still don’t realize that it even exists. Those that do acknowledge the issues often don’t understand how damaging it is to parent-child relationships, and to the emotional well-being of everyone involved.   Parental…

  • 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…

  • How To Know If Your Child Needs Counseling After Your Divorce (Part 1)

      Divorce is a very hard for everyone involved, but sometimes children struggle the most. And sometimes, their difficulties aren’t the kind that a few extra cuddles and a cupcake can fix. Sometimes they need more help than a parent can provide in order to heal, which is where counselors and therapists come in.  …

  • 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…