Have you recently found yourself at a loss for words when faced with the news that a friend or relative is getting a divorce?You aren't alone. Despite the fact that divorce is very common, it's still difficult to know what to say when you hear the news from someone...
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How to start over following divorce
Once all of the drama of your divorce dies down, it can be very easy to fall into a rut -- or even a major depression.You can beat depression back, however, by taking some proactive steps in a healthy direction. Here are a few things you can do to start -- and you...
3 things not to do when breaking the divorce news to your spouse
Imagine you have decided that you want to get a divorce, and it's time to tell your spouse. How should you do it? Naturally, every situation is different. The way you tell your spouse depends on the reasons for the divorce and the relationship you had during the...
Tips for surviving Valentine’s Day after a divorce
Surviving Valentine’s Day as a singleton is never easy. It’s even harder when you are single because of a recent divorce. Every time Valentine’s season rolls around, it can be a painful reminder of the marriage that you lost, and of the difficult...
How to be financially secure after a divorce
Depending on its complexity, it can take months or years to settle a divorce. However, the divorce settlement is merely the first step when it comes to managing finances after a Michigan resident ends a marriage. As soon as the divorce is finalized, it may be a good...
Resolution more valuable than revenge in divorce
Hurt feelings and disappointments play a role in almost any divorce in Michigan. When someone's actions are especially hurtful, a former spouse might naturally want revenge and look to a court to make it happen. Long legal battles, however, come with high price tags,...
Income tax filings will change after divorce
When Michigan couples decide to end their marriages, the financial implications are often a major source of stress and detailed planning for the future. The end of a marriage can carry significant consequences for both divorcing partners far beyond the emotional...
Communication patterns that endanger a marriage
Some Michigan couples may be familiar with the work of the writer and marriage counselor John Gottman, who says that he can predict with reasonable accuracy which couples are more likely to divorce. While Gottman says that defensiveness, stonewalling and criticism are...
How to get ready for negotiations in a divorce
During a divorce, a Michigan couple has the choice of negotiating a settlement or going to court. With proper preparation, negotiation may be possible. However, for this to be successful, people should understand their finances, state law and their priorities as well...
Divorce in the smartphone age can involve spy tech
Social media, smartphones and other technology can play an important role in the divorces of Michigan residents. Whether social media postings led one partner to rekindle an old relationship or the use of video games or other technology led to distance in a marriage,...