When you get married, you likely think it will last forever. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. While facing the truth that you are headed for divorce is difficult, it may not be all negative. Here are three reasons divorce may be good for you in the end: 1. You may...
Year: 2022
Sit-down meetings aren’t necessary for divorce mediation
Quite a few couples considering divorce in Michigan write off the idea of divorce mediation when it would be the perfect tool for their circumstances. Participating in mediation together can help you and your spouse figure out custody arrangements, settle support...
How mediation can help reduce conflict in a divorce
Filing for divorce can be messy and emotional. While this is true, it doesn’t mean that you have to have a battle in court to have the terms of your divorce finalized. Today, more Michigan couples are using mediation to help resolve their disputes and to work and...
4 reasons why you should try a collaborative divorce
You and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, which is undoubtedly a difficult decision, but there may be ways to make the process easier for both of you. A collaborative divorce is one option that can often lead to a more amicable split. What are some of the...
Can you stay friends with your ex-spouse?
You’re a good person, and your spouse is a good person – but you just aren’t any good together. You’ve chosen to seek a divorce, but you’d very much like to either remain friends with your ex-spouse in the future. Is that even possible? Absolutely. It just takes a...
Preparing for your divorce mediation
There’s a lot to think about when you decide to get a divorce, especially if you’ve chosen to go through mediation instead of having a courtroom divorce. Preparing ahead of time can help to make the process go smoothly. Think about what you want out of the divorce....
Why divorce often means selling the house
You may find that a lot of couples who get divorced decide to sell their home. This could surprise you. Maybe they are parents and they still have children, and you assume that the home they owned before would still work just as well, even if family life has changed...
What does it mean to create a “happy even after” life?
When you got married, you wanted a “happily ever after” sort of life, but it wasn’t meant to be. You and your spouse may both be good people, but you just aren’t very good together. Now you’re going through a divorce, so you need to find your “happily even after” the...
Errors that could jeopardize divorce mediation
Obtaining a divorce is a huge decision that comes with certain stresses before the process has even begun. More and more people are opting to utilize mediation, as a means of keeping conflict to a minimum. When approached in the right manner, mediation can see all...
Preparing for child custody mediation
Going through a divorce is tough on parents and is often even more challenging for their children. Even a collaborative divorce that is settled through mediation can cause stress and strife. Because of this, being prepared for child custody mediation meetings is...