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LGBTQ and traditional divorces: How do they differ?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law

LGBTQ marriages continue to be performed throughout the nation, but the laws behind these new marriages are often not clear enough or simply incomplete. One of the most common issues people face in an LGBTQ marriage is when they decide that divorce is the best option...

What small business owners in Livingston County need to know about divorce

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 19, 2020 | Divorce

After years of hard work, you have built your business into a success. However, your marriage is on the rocks, and divorce looks like a real possibility. Michigan is an equitable distribution state. That means when a married couple in Michigan divorces, the spouses...

Requesting a psychological exam for your children

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 4, 2020 | Divorce

Divorce is a difficult process. The issues and stress divorce brings about may make both spouses uneasy and on edge.  When a divorce involves children, the parents may have a difficult time setting aside unpleasant feelings towards each other. Should the negativity...

The effects of emotional abuse on a marriage

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jan 29, 2020 | Divorce

Bruises, broken bones and black eyes make identifying physical abuse easier than other types of abuse. Emotional abuse is also prevalent in relationships, and yet not only do people not report it, but oftentimes they do not even recognize it is happening....

When your ex tries to make life difficult during a divorce

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Nov 18, 2019 | Divorce

The divorce process can be relatively straightforward for some couples, with both parties respecting each other and working together to find an outcome that is in everyone’s best interests. In other cases, it can be very difficult, not only when finances are taken...

Will postnuptial agreement affect Matt Lauer’s divorce?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 25, 2017 | Divorce

In an explosion of revelations about sexual harassment involving famous and powerful men, perhaps one of the most shocking for many in Michigan was the revelation that NBC’s “Today Show” host Matt Lauer had allegedly assaulted numerous women on the...

Contempt is the number 1 divorce predictor

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Oct 16, 2017 | Divorce

It seems as if researchers are constantly studying the reasons why marriages break up. While some studies come up with far-fetched causes for divorce, others make more sense and may help Michigan couples who are willing to take an honest look at themselves. One...

Study ranks rate of divorce based on occupations

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Sep 11, 2017 | Divorce

Whether from a desire to find a solution or simply a fascination with statistics, analysts continue to study and rearrange data concerning marriages and divorces. Michigan couples may be encouraged one year and frustrated the next to hear the interpretation of data...

Dealing with divorce without losing one’s job

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 19, 2017 | Divorce

In the middle of personal tragedies, sometimes the hardest thing to deal with is that life goes on. While going through a divorce, there are still bills to pay, dishes to wash and laundry to fold. The grass will continue to go and the boss will expect employees to...

Infertility may not be indicator of divorce

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jul 10, 2017 | Divorce

Many Michigan couples who marry look forward to raising children. In fact, for some, having children is a lifelong dream, and they may plan for it years ahead of getting married by making lists of baby names, reading books about child rearing and even buying baby...
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