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What you need to know about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce

Divorce is difficult because it impacts our family, finances, and sometimes our careers or business. How you navigate this process will make a big difference to you now and in the future.

THE LEGAL SIDE OF FAMILY LAW MATTERS:

Click here to learn the basics about Collaborative Divorce, Legal Separation (called a Separate Maintenance Action in Michigan), Annulment, and Pre-nuptial Agreements.

Click here for an article explaining the collaborative divorce process.

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Click here for an article on what it takes to successfully navigate through a divorce.



FINANCIAL ISSUES OF DIVORCE:

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Insurance concerns of divorcing couples

Adjusting to life financially after a divorce





THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF DIVORCE FOR KIDS AND PARENTS:

Click here for a Kid's perspective on divorce and parenting, written by a psychotherapist.

How to talk to kids about divorce

Age appropriate communication tips when talking to kids about divorce

The Seven Stages of Grief for Divorce

Click here for an article on communicating effectively with your Ex.

Click here for an article describing the emotional stages one goes through and grows through in a divorce.

Click here for an article on 5 things not to do when your friend is getting divorced.



ASK THE LAWYER--LAW DAY EVENT

Sunday September 15th from 12-5pm
The Community House, 380 S. Bates St., Birmingham

FREE To Attend and No RSVP required

Event is sponsored by the Solo-Small Firm/General Practice Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Local attorneys will be present to answer your questions about all areas of law. Click here for more information.




DIVORCE WORKSHOPS HOSTED BY THE WOMEN'S DIVORCE RESOURCE CENTER

Saturday, September 21st
9:45am - 1:00pm
Bloomfield Township Library
Registration Cost: $45

For More information and to Register, Click Here

Thursday, October 3rd
5:15pm - 8:30pm
Bloomfield Township Library
Registration Cost: $45

For More information and to Register, Click Here

The Women's Divorce Resource Center (WDRC) is a project of United Charitable Programs, a 501(c)(3) Non Profit organization. The WDRC provides information to men and women contemplating divorce or going through a divorce, to provide information and resources about the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of divorce. For more information, visit: www.womens-divorce.org.

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