Tag Archives | Divorce in Michigan

The idea that it matters who files first is an EXTREMELY common misconception. But ultimately it is unlikely to make a difference in your case whatsoever. Many people, when they’re considering divorce, feel that they need to rush into the decision in order to get a jump on their spouse. “I wouldn’t want them to […]

Is it true? Do 50% of marriages end in divorce? The statistics may surprise you… Ask around about the divorce rate in the U.S. right now and you’ll probably be told that more than half of all marriages end in divorce. It’s something that so many people have been saying for so long now, that […]

In her book about marriage to a narcissist, Jen Waite perfectly captures the cycle of abuse experienced by victims of narcissists. Welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been talking about narcissists and how surviving a marriage to one is almost like surviving a war. It can leave you shell shocked and traumatized, needing […]

Jen Waite’s book, A Beautiful, Terrible Thing, perfectly captures what it’s like to be love bombed and then betrayed by a narcissist If you have a summer reading list, then we have a book recommendation for you – A Beautiful, Terrible Thing: A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal by Jen Waite. Write it down – […]

Part of protecting yourself online means updating all of your passwords! Hi there, thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this very important subject (although we hope you remembered to clear your browser history after reading the previous articles, just to be on the safe side!) However, you’ll remember from before that you […]

There is a LOT you have to think about when you get divorced. A lot of paperwork, and meetings with lawyers, and paperwork, and figuring out child custody and support issues, and paperwork. Oh, and did we mention all the paperwork? Seriously, there’s a lot to do. BUt because we live in a very tech-enabled […]

Maximizing that tie with your attorney means finding out all the things you need to know about what to expect moving forward. Hi there and welcome back. We’ve been explaining the 10 things we think are super critical that all people should address during the initial consultation with an attorney. After all, divorces are stressful. […]

Gay couples fought hard to win, but the battle isn’t over. Same-sex divorce presents unique challenges as well! Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been discussing issues that people deal with when they get divorced, but with a particular focus on same-sex couples. Although gay marriage was legalized in Michigan in 2015 […]

Gay couples face very unique challenges when getting divorced, especially in Michigan! On June 24th, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that gay marriage was to be legally recognized in all 50 states. As a result, Michigan, where same-sex marriage had formerly been illegal, was legally required to recognize marriages between same-sex couples. However, […]

Figuring out your QDROs can be extremely complicated, as each company has their own paperwork and protocols. Hey there, welcome back! We’ve been talking about QDROs here in Michigan, which if you remember from our first article, is a court order that lets your spouse or kids benefit from your employee benefit plans. Or your […]