For families in Michigan and throughout the country, a divorce may eventually result in bigger ones. A study found that counting stepchildren in families with adult children gives a number that is 66 percent larger.Despite an overall reduction in the divorce rate,...
Divorce
What to do if you suspect a divorce is coming
Usually, the prospect of divorce is something a couple has discussed or knows is coming. Increased arguments, spousal absence and emotional distance are a few signs. Couples may even try legal or informal separation first.For others, divorce seems to come as a...
How to handle the holiday season after divorce
Parents in Michigan who get a divorce might need to plan for how they and their children will spend the holidays. Having children move between homes can be stressful for the children, but parents usually want to see their children for holidays as well. One of the...
How women entrepreneurs can protect their assets during a divorce
When Michigan residents get divorced, they may need to determine how assets are divided. This can be especially challenging for women entrepreneurs whether they are sole proprietors or business partners with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. The more a woman entrepreneur...
Steps in getting a divorce
Michigan residents who are seeking to end their marriages might wonder where to begin the process. Divorces differ based on individual situations, but there are a few elements that are common.The first steps are the petition and summons. One person files for divorce,...
Deciding whether or not to divorce
Some couples in Michigan may have heard that half of marriages end in divorce. However, in some cases, divorce might be the right choice. If people going through a divorce can shift their thinking away from the idea that divorce means the relationship is a failure,...
With online dating, divorce rates may drop
Married couples in Michigan that met online may have lower divorce rates than those that met in other ways. Although there is a stereotype that online dating only leads to casual relationships, studies have found that it may result in more stable relationships.One...
When couples should get divorced
Although many Michigan couples do whatever it takes to avoid getting a divorce, there are some cases where a divorce may be beneficial for all involved. These cases include when a spouse is physically, emotionally or verbally abusive to the other spouse or children,...
Getting divorced later in life
The divorce rate for people who are at or over age 50 has been increasing for the last few decades. When older Michigan couples divorce, they face additional issues because they will have less time to save for their retirement. It is important for them to plan...
Some occupations have higher divorce rates than others
People in Michigan may be more or less likely to get a divorce based on their profession according to the 2015 American Community survey presented by FlowingData. Among the occupations least likely to get a divorce were software developers, medical professionals,...