It is most likely that you will be co-parenting with your ex-spouse after divorce if kids are in the picture. Co-parenting has many advantages for the children, but managing it can be difficult. To help make co-parenting easier, some families are engaging in nesting...
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The value of resilience during a divorce
Getting divorced is enough to make anyone question their ability to find happiness again. The challenges of coping with a failed relationship while rediscovering their independence create unique and difficult challenges. People who can see past the temporary...
Mortgages, debt and divorce
Financial problems may plague a couple while married but may even continue once they have divorced. Identifying all debt and determining which person will be responsible for repaying which debt may create challenges during a divorce. Spouses should understand how...
Modifying parenting plans for the school year
As the school year begins in Michigan, divorced parents of school-aged children can benefit from reviewing their current parenting plan and making updates. Keeping your child’s best in mind and working through contingencies that address schedule changes and unexpected...
What financial issues should you consider before a divorce?
The stress of divorce is difficult enough with the addition of financial worry. There will always be a fear of what you cannot control, but to know the different financial issues ahead of time can help you to prepare. According to Forbes, there are several financial...
Are you a father who wants to be involved in your child’s life?
In Michigan, married fathers have certain rights through the marriage. For example, the state says a married man is the father of their wife's child. They only need to sign a birth certificate to make it official. Unmarried fathers have a few extra hurdles to jump....
Preparation helps make the divorce process easier
Although around 50% of marriages end in divorce, it does not make it any easier for couples who go through the process. While some may want to avoid thinking about it, preparing financially and emotionally is beneficial and often helps ease some of the stress....
Be as accurate as possible with money during divorce
When you're filing for divorce, part of the process is simply declaring your assets to the court. This allows the court to divide those assets properly between you and your spouse. The key is to be as accurate as you can be. Do not guess. You don't just want to get...
Under what circumstances can Michigan parenting time be modified?
One of the first steps parents in Trenton take after deciding to end their marriage is to have a Michigan judge enter a temporary custody order in their case. A mom or dad who isn't awarded primary custody of their son or daughter is referred to as the non-custodial...
Odds of divorce go up with these risk factors
Wondering what the odds are that you'll get divorced? It's impossible to pin them down exactly, of course. While many people are fond of saying that half of all marriages end in divorce, this does not take into account the many different factors that impact every...
