Tag: Divorce in Michigan
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Living Together Even After The Divorce? Part One
Our country’s economic situation has had far more of an effect on divorce than many people realize. Not only has the economy caused the destruction of a great many marriages, but it also affects how people go about their divorces. For example, there are people who, in the wake of a divorce, choose not…
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Marriage And Mental Health: Marital Failures & Mental Breakdowns
Welcome back and thanks for joining us against for this discussion about the impact of mental health on a marriage, and vice versa. In the previous two articles we talked about how depression can often lead to divorce, and the fact that many divorces happen as a result of mental health issues that were…
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DIY Divorces – Why They Don’t Always Cost Less (Part 2)
In the previous article, we discussed the first two concerns that may come up in a DIY divorce, making it more costly in the long run. There can be issues that arise when a spouse has not fully disclosed all of their assets or debts, over spousal and child support problems, or when the…
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DIY Divorces – Why They Don’t Always Cost Less (Part 1)
It’s not uncommon for couples who are divorcing on good terms, to skip getting an attorney and get a DIY divorce instead. However, it’s worth considering that there are a number of easily preventable problems that can, and do, arise from divorces obtained without legal representation. Having straightforward custody agreements when you enter…
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Cell Phone Forensics in Divorce Cases: What You Need To Know
Stop and think about your cell phone for a moment. The data, pictures, apps full of communication history. It contains a vast wealth of knowledge about you. Information about what you’ve purchased, pictures of people you were with, and places you’ve been. Even records of your lists, thought, notes, and conversations. Probably far more…
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Divorce Coaching: What Is It, And Is It For You?
Most people these days have heard of life coaching, which deals with unlocking personal potential. Another common one is career coaching, which focuses on finding the ideal new career for someone looking for a change in the workplace. Though there’s a much more recent addition to the coaching options available nowadays. Curious? It’s divorce…
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The Emotional Stages Of Divorce
The end of a marriage is a traumatic and emotionally turbulent time. This is often compounded by the fact that both partners are not always in the same place emotionally during the process. The initiator will often feel conflicting emotions, ranging from relief and sorrow to resentment and guilt. The receiver, on the other…
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Stashing The Goodies Before The Split – Why Hiding Assets Before a Divorce Is a Bad Idea!
One temptation that many people face when contemplating a divorce, is the desire to stash something away so that you won’t be forced to split it with your spouse. This can be especially enticing if you’re angry with your spouse. What better way to get back at them, than by reducing their portion? Alternatively,…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution – What You Need To Know
Never heard of alternative dispute resolution? Not sure what it means, or how it could help you during your divorce? We break it down for you! What Is It? Alternative dispute resolution, from a legal perspective, is simply the use of methods like mediation and arbitration, instead of litigation, to resolve problems between…
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Debt and Divorce – What you need to know about Equitable Division (part 2)
In the previous segment in this two part series on debt and divorce, we talked about equitable division of debt during a divorce, and what that means for couples in Michigan. Moving on, we are going to look at what happens when the court has divided your marital debt, but the spouse it is…