Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Dirty Truth about Social Media and Divorce

Social media can be a wonderful asset in life: it can improve one’s career and social standing, connect families, reunite long-lost friends, and even lead to Mr. or Mrs. Right – or at least Mr. or Ms. Right Now. But when a relationship comes to an end, social media can be disastrous. Not only can it lead to divorce, it can also severely impact divorce proceedings and affect your chances of receiving a fair settlement. So, exactly how can technology cause so much inter-relationship damage?

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

5 Job-Related Mistakes You May Make After a Divorce

The personal nature of divorce can significantly impact one's job performance and professional life. When these marital issues compound and become especially brutal, they can lead to unemployment and loss of income. It's important to stay on course and avoid the negative outcomes associated with these five ways divorce can affect your professional life:

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

How Kids React to Divorce

Divorce can be extra-complicated when children are involved. While it’s important to consider the age of your offspring and recognize the signs of stress at the time of divorce, the truth is that all kids go through similar emotional cycles. Your child's two most present and pronounced life influences are dividing his or her heart, and adding a high level of drama to his or her life. Fortunately, kids are resilient, and time does heal all wounds. It’s important for parents to realize children grieve and react to life changes differently than adults. Read on to find out about their common emotional stages and the keys of communicating to your kids about divorce:

Thursday, March 5, 2015

5 Tax Questions to Ask After Your Divorce

Divorce is a tricky business. It affects emotions, finances, social concerns, property divisions, and custodial concerns. Once those papers are signed, a huge weight is lifted but soon replaced by reality. Part of that new reality involves the dreaded tax season. Perhaps your partner always did the household taxes, or maybe you've sent them out to a professional. Even if you've tackled them yourself, your new marital status leads to new rules. So before walking away from your Michigan divorce attorney, be sure to ask him or her questions that arise regarding the tax implications of divorce. Read on for questions and answers to get you started: