Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this look at alimony in Michigan, and what you can expect after you get divorced. As we pointed out in the previous article, Michigan doesn’t have a nice, neat equation for figuring out spousal support the way they do for child support. Which means that […]
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How Much Alimony am I Going to Have to Pay After my Divorce (Part 1)
Alimony can be a touchy subject for divorcing couples. Knowing you’re going to fork over cash to support your ex after they leave you can be galling. On the flip side, knowing that your ex is making off with the majority of the earning power but is still fighting about having to help you […]
Modern Technology Provides Tools For Spousal Abuse (Part 1)
Modern technology had provided us with countless great benefits that make almost every aspect of life easier. From GPS, smart phones and robotic surgery, to space travel, instant messaging and online marketing, every part of life today is facilitated in some capacity by modern technology. However one aspect of that development – smart home […]
Why Netfix’s ‘Grace And Frankie’ Got it Right!
If you haven’t watched Grace and Frankie on Netflix, you absolutely should! No really, do it right now. We’ll wait…. See? Wasn’t that great?! Hilarious, relatable characters, great dialogue, and loads of funny and thought-provoking scenarios. All in all, a great show. But what makes this one so singular, is the premise – two […]
How to Avoid Destroying Your Credit During Your Divorce
Divorce isn’t cheap – that’s old news. But while your split is likely to put a dent in your savings account, it doesn’t have to leave you in the poorhouse! Just because your marriage didn’t work out, doesn’t mean you need to sleep in a box under the overpass, or end up at the […]
When is The Right Time to Introduce Your Kids to Your New Partner? (Part 2)
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been talking about dating after divorce, and how it can be very scary, especially when you’re faced with the thought of introducing your kids to your new romantic interest. But there are ways to make the process easier, and things you can do to make […]
When is The Right Time to Introduce Your Kids to Your New Partner? (Part 1)
For many people, just the thought of entering the dating scene again after a divorce is terrifying. And that’s without the issue of having to introduce a new partner to your children. As if dating isn’t hard enough all on it’s own, now you have to consider whether or not your kids will get […]
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 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 […]
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