• Divorce Statistics: A Look at Women and Divorce

      Talk to any American about divorce and they can probably tell you that more than half of today’s marriages are ending in divorce. But this isn’t surprising news, and most people have heard that particular statistic. However, there are lots more interesting facts about divorce and women, beyond the number of people involved in…

  • Dating After Divorce: What You Should Know (Part 3)

      Thanks for joining us again for the third installment of facts to consider when dating after divorce. Moving on, we are going to wrap this up with the last two items. Be aware, however, that while these are at the tail end of the list, they are not, by any means, less important!  …

  • Dating After Divorce: What You Should Know (Part 2)

      In part one of this series on dating after divorce, we looked at the first two items on our list of things you need to consider when re-entering the world of dating after divorce. Having talked about the importance of positive thinking and loving your body regardless of your age, we are moving on…

  • Dating After Divorce: What You Should Know (Part 1)

      Do you remember what it was like, back when you and your spouse got together for the first time? How young and idealistic you were? How vibrant and beautiful and full of hope you felt? Or even further back, before you got together with the person you ultimately married, back when you were free…

  • Divorce Court 101: A Look At What To Expect in a Michigan Divorce Court

      The word “court” can conjure up some pretty intimidating images for people, which may be why some people are nervous about what happens in a divorce court. Realistically, anything new and different can be a little scary, and if you’ve never been through a divorce before, you might be experiencing some jitters. So we…

  • Are Children of Divorced Parents More Likely To Get Divorced?

      It is a commonly accepted “truth” that the children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced themselves. After all, it seems that with a rising divorce rate here in the US and the fact that children learn behaviors and lifestyles from their parents, this would be an incontrovertible truth. But as it…

  • Surrogacy For Same Sex Couples in Michigan 3

      In this series we are looking at what Michigan law has to say about surrogacy, and how this could affect same-sex couples looking to become parents through surrogacy. In the first and second articles we’ve discussed the different types of surrogacy available, and what Michigan law allows. Moving forward, we’re going to wrap this…

  • Surrogacy For Same Sex Couples in Michigan (Part 2)

      Having looked at exactly what surrogacy is, and what form it usually takes, we are now discussing what Michigan law has to say about surrogacy. Because commercial surrogacy is illegal in Michigan, while altruistic surrogacy is not, it’s important that you understand exactly what the law says about this subject.   What are the…

  • Surrogacy For Same Sex Couples in Michigan (Part 1)

      In the wake of the legalization of same sex marriage in Michigan, there are a vast number of gay and lesbian couples who were finally allowed to walk down the aisle together and declare their lifelong love for one another. But as the old playground song explains, “first comes love, then comes marriage, then…

  • Is Your Spouse Cheating? What You Need To Know (Part 4)

      Having talked about the types of relationships that commonly develop into affairs, the warning signs to look for, and the ways that a cheater justifies what they do, we are wrapping this up with an overview on how to catch a cheating spouse.   Unsurprisingly, catching a cheating spouse is rarely anything like hollywood…