Coping with emotional stress while going through divorce

There's no two ways about it -- divorce is one of the most stressful things that can happen to a person. Regardless of why the split happened, no one can blame a newly divorced person for feeling hurt, angry or confused.

However reasonable these emotions may be, it is important to recognize that they can have a significant impact on your divorce case. At best, negative emotions can distract you from the issues you really need to be focusing on. At worst, they can cause you say or do things that can inflict serious damage on your case.

For this reason, it is a good idea to enlist the help of an experienced divorce attorney early on in the process. The attorney will be able to work with you to identify your goals and overcome your challenges. A trusted attorney can work on your behalf so that you can focus on getting your life back on track.

With that said, even the best attorney will still need you to be an active participant in your own divorce. By focusing on your emotional wellness, you can help ensure that your divorce case goes as smoothly -- and as successfully -- as possible. Consider starting with the following tips:
- Be honest with yourself: It is important to take some time to step back and understand why you are feeling the way you are. If you are feeling combative or checked-out, there is probably something else going on. Being honest about your feelings can help you set them aside so you can focus on getting the best outcome in your divorce case.

- Look on the bright side: There are a lot of bad things about going through a divorce, but there are many positives, too. Try to focus on all of the opportunities you will have in your next chapter instead of dwelling on everything you stand to lose.

- Talk to a therapist: A lot of people mistakenly believe that therapists are only for people with diagnosed conditions like depression or anxiety disorders. In reality, though, talking to a therapist -- even if it is only for a few sessions -- can be extremely beneficial for anyone who needs help sorting out confusing emotional issues.

- Get financial advice: A common source of post-divorce stress comes from uncertainty about how you will get by without your spouse's income (or, conversely, about how you will afford child support and alimony payments). A financial advisor will be able to paint a realistic picture and help you strategize for your post-divorce financial life.

These are just a few of the ways you can focus on your emotional wellness in the midst of a divorce. Whatever you're feeling, know that it is temporary, and that you can get through it. If you need help, ask for it, and be sure to let your divorce attorney know if you are struggling.

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Child support payments in Michigan increase due to economic recovery

Increases in court-ordered child support payments may point to a recovering economy in Michigan. The news comes after several years of rising unemployment and difficult financial times, creating a situation in which over ten percent of child support payments came from welfare checks. However, that number has been falling, and is projected to continue falling as the economy improves and those responsible for child support payments are now able to honor their obligations.

Enforcement efforts in connection with child support payments

Of course, ability to pay is not necessarily enough to account for the increase in child support payments. Rather, successful enforcement efforts are also responsible for the uptick in payment. Among enforcement efforts have been felony warrant arrests, mandating that parents with large amounts of outstanding child support payments must enter the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program, or KPEP, or pay their child support.

KPEP requires enrollees to get up early, follow a curfew and look for work. Many parents in arrears choose to pay their child support when faced with the choice between that and KPEP. Given that the numbers indicating an uptick in payments include post-enforcement payments, it is clear that enforcement efforts play a major role in funneling the fruits of economic recovery toward the payment of unpaid child support obligations.

Factors considered in a support determination

There are a number of factors that judges consider when making a child support determination. The primary factors include the parents' income, the time each parent spends with the child, health insurance and medical expenses, the costs of childcare and educational expenses. While these are the general guidelines when it comes to child support determinations, courts have also looked to other factors including the existing child support obligations a parent has for other children, extraordinary medical expenses, the child's standard of living pre-child support order, any unusual expenses the parent may have or incur, the child's financial situation and extremely adverse financial situations. Given the post-recession environment, judges may have been more lenient to those in dire financial straits, but signs of recovery may alter this trend.

Michigan child support attorney

People who are concerned about child support may benefit from speaking with an experienced family law attorney. A family law attorney can explain the factors a judge will use in setting child support, help make sure that a judge is aware of all relevant factors and gather evidence to support your position.

If you are having trouble meeting your current child support obligations, it is a good idea to speak to an attorney. It may be possible to get a child support modification if your circumstances have changed since the time of the initial court order. Enforcement efforts by the state to secure outstanding child support obligations may require the assistance of an attorney experienced in this area of the law.

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