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Almost every person who signs their judgment of divorce has the same feeling of relief: Phew. The case is finally over. I can move on.
In many ways, this feeling represents something real. Getting divorced is stressful and difficult when the couple gets along relatively well, to say nothing of high-conflict cases that may have had significant motion practice, difficult mediations, or even gone through trial or binding arbitration. But for a divorcing couple with children, the pre-judgment period is just the first phase. Along with the judgment comes an entirely new set of problems to ...
When the Supreme Court made its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex couples across the country gained the right to marry. But with recent shifts in the legal landscape, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, some are wondering if Obergefell could be next. While there is no such case on the docket as of now, it’s always a good idea to be prepared—especially when it comes to your legal rights and finances.
In the event of Obergefell being overturned, it could leave same-sex couples in states like Michigan uncertain about their legal standing ...
The end of summer can be a stressful time for parents, balancing careers, extracurricular schedules and other activities, all while getting their children ready for school. Add a separation or divorce from a spouse into the mix and it can be downright nightmarish.
Separation, and ultimately divorce in some cases, can be one of the hardest things that a couple who once shared a life together can endure. For some, the once happy memories are now replaced with hostility and contempt. But when children are involved, the one aspect more difficult than the divorce itself, is successfully co-parenting children together. How do you successfully raise children with someone who is no longer part of your life, someone whom you may have even grown to dislike? As family law attorney Jackie Dupler explains, the answer is quite simple, "You have to love your kids, more than you hate your ex!"
