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When families are going through a divorce it is tough on all involved.  People that are considering this option in Michigan should take a look at Michigan child custody laws.   This whole process can and will take a toll on both parents and children mentally and emotionally.

There are different avenues that can be taken through this whole process.  The parents can try and work something out between themselves to try and take some of the stress off of the whole family.  By doing this it will really help the children the most cope better both emotionally and socially.

The parents can also try and work out who will have physical custody of the children. Once this is determined the next step is child support.  Usually in Michigan according to their child custody laws the parent with physical custody of the child will get child support payments.  If the parent that has physical custody is better suited financially to take care of the children, child support payments may not be necessary.

The parents may also agree  between themselves to share physical custody.  

If there can be no agreement between the parents, the courts will decide for you.

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Is he spending too much time online? Does he act like he’s connected to the computer by an umbilical cord that’s far stronger than biological? Use the following as indicators for how to tell cheating is going on and is going strong.

1. He is always online.

True, the computer is useful but really, how could any one machine fascinate a human being just so? He’s always pounding away on the keyboard, always staring at the screen. Worse, he looks just the slightest bit cornered when you go near the computer and him.

2. He turns into a night worker – on the computer, anyway.

You wake up to find him by the computer. While he usually looks serious, you do remember a moment or two when you had caught him smiling at the screen.

3. The monitor faces the wall.

This may have been for aesthetic reasons, but really, must he turn the monitor off each time someone gets close?

4. He has a compulsive need to be online.

You’d think, by the frequency that he goes online, that he works freelance as a writer. It’s nothing like that. He’s a Home Depot supervisor.

5. He erases chat histories.

This is one thing he’s very, very diligent in doing. He never forgets to clear caches.

This guide on how to tell cheating is taking place online is not complete, however. There are other signs to look for, too, and you could learn some of them from the book How to Catch a Cheating Spouse.

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Getting married is as easy as baking pie; staying married is a different story. You can do the former with your eyes closed; you’ll have to do the latter with your eyes open – very, very wide open. After all, it takes two to tango, and it takes two to make a marriage work.

But is saving a marriage even possible in this time and place? The answer is yes; and you might even be surprised at how straightforward and uncomplicated saving a marriage can be, given commitment and some tender loving care.

1. Never have an affair.
Avoid affairs like the plague. Nothing destroys marriages like an affair – be it a one-time thing or a long-term fling.

2. Communicate.
Don’t scream. Don’t nag. Rather, talk. Saving a marriage would never be possible if all you do is speak in deafening volumes.

3. Show love.
What good is love if you don’t show it? Show love. Give presents or a massage. Take her out on a date. These simple things go a long way into saving a marriage.

4. Romance each other.
Never ever stop marveling at the miracle you found in each other. Go out on dates, and make each other feel important and loved.

5. Give each other space.
Never forget to give yourself some me time. You matter, just like she or he does, and just like the kids do.

Oh, and if you believe you need more tips, then maybe you should bring in the experts. Read Bring Back the Love of Your Life and discover more tips that work.

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Work, kids, soccer practice, ballet class, paying off the mortgage — these eat up so much of your time you often forget to make room for the one thing should have come first - how to save a marriage.

Given the number of divorces being filed every day, it is not surprising for how to save a marriage to be the subject of so many blogs, magazines, and books. One of them, the book Bring Back the Love of Your Life, provides an insightful look at just how easy it should have been for one to figure out how to save a marriage.

But how do you save a marriage, really? Here are three tips.

1. Give time.
No matter how busy you are, make time for your spouse. Woo her. Take her out to dinner. Talk to her. Spend at least an hour or two a week connecting and reconnecting with each other.

2. Never nag.
There is no justification for nagging, unless of course your house is burning. As a rule of thumb, you should leave the nagging to fishwives.

3. Be affectionate.
Write her a note. Bring her a rose. In little ways, show her just how important she is to you.

Remember, if firemen could rescue a burning building, there’s no reason you can’t rescue your failing marriage.

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That heartless girl! First she wins your heart, then your dog, then your friends. Then she ups and leaves, and now your future is in shambles. You miss her. Your friends miss her. Even your dog misses her, and you know this because the mutt has the nerve to look at you accusingly each time it takes the passenger seat — where she used to sit.

You’ve tried just about everything to get ex back. You’ve called her, sent her flowers, visited her. You’ve begged her sister to help you patch things up. You won’t admit this to anyone, of course, but you even bought the ebook The Magic of Making Up just so you’ll know what others are doing right and you, wrong. You’re doing everything you can to get ex back but nothing seems to work. Could it be you’re not trying hard enough? Or, is she simply not interested in reconnecting with yesterday’s leftover?

Below are signs that she’s just not interested in rekindling the relationship.

1. She says she needs a break from relationships. You give her space, only to find out that she’s been seeing someone on the sly, and he’s been sleeping over every weekend.

2. She doesn’t return your calls. She’s either away or is in the middle of a chore.

3. She avoids eye contact and shuns physical proximity. That one time you caught up with her in the mall, she wedged the cart between her and you while the two of you talked.

4. She tries to set you up with friends. Whether this means she cares about you and doesn’t want you living alone or she’s doing it because a friend asked her to, this sends out one clear message: she doesn’t want you for herself.

5. She’s vague about her plans. You invite her to lunch and she tells you, "Maybe next time." Next time could be next week, next year, perhaps even next decade.

If she exhibits any two of the five behaviors listed above, stop trying to get ex back. Instead, walk away with what little is left of your dignity. She’s just not into you – at least not anymore.

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Deciding to get married is one thing; actually planning for a wedding is another. As a matter of fact, planning for a wedding can be so complex it might seem like the equivalent of a military campaign to some — on a small-scale, that is.

Planning for a wedding can be very, very overwhelming. For this reason, much literature has been written on the subject, the book Amazing Wedding Planning included.

If you’re planning for a wedding, make it simple on yourself by learning to strategize. Here is what you will need for the project.

1. A list
Or more to the point, a series of lists. These will help you keep track of how everything and everyone is progressing.

2. Charts
These will be very handy for making some semblance of sense out of all the tiny details that go into a big wedding.

3. Worksheets
Keep these thorough, and keep these updated. This will be the ultimate tool for wading through locations and weeding through potential suppliers.

4. A little black notebook
The socialite has her little black dress. You have your little black notebook. Write everything you need to remind yourself of in your LBN. That way, you won’t miss out anything.

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Your mother could hardly believe what she’s seeing. “It’s eight weeks before your wedding, Jane. You should be up and about, meeting with suppliers.”

You smile at her without bothering to get up from where you are lounging with a wedding planner book in hand. “I am getting acquainted with suppliers, Mom. Just not physically yet.” You point to the title of the book, Amazing Wedding Planning. “This will save me big bucks and give a direction to my planning.”

Your mom doesn’t believe you, naturally, so you reel off what you had just learned. You tick off the many ways you can cut costs without compromising your perfect wedding.

1. The Dress
Special does not mean expensive - not always anyway. Buy your dress off the Internet or from a vintage dress shop. Better yet, get someone - an aunt, a friend - to make it for you!

2. The Invitations
Stick to simple fonts and simple, elegant cards. Not only are these economical, they will let you save on postage.

3. Flowers
Roses will cost you pretty pennies. Why not get dahlias instead? You may also get daisies, orchids, and lilies as these blooms are as friendly to the pocket as they are on the eyes.

Remember, it’s very difficult to stick to your wedding budget. Rise up to the challenge with a trusty wedding planner book.

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Is she cheating? You wonder for the nth time as she blows you a kiss and drives to work — on a Sunday. Is she cheating or is she putting in much-needed overtime?

Here are red flags that should clue you in what your girlfriend is up to. Is she cheating or is she simply hardworking?

1. She is always doing overtime. She isn’t getting paid for it, however, so you can’t help but wonder.

2. She now enjoys doing the laundry.

3. She showers as soon as she gets home.

4. She turns into a new person in bed and suddenly tries out positions you never even thought possible. The wheelbarrow? What’s that?

5. She makes frequent grocery runs; some take as long as five hours. This is strange considering she used to do the groceries only once a week and no more than an hour each time.
6. She has bruises and scratches she couldn’t have possibly gotten at work. She’s a secretary, after all. When you asked her about them, however, she blamed the cat. You didn’t even know the two of you had gotten a cat.

So, do all six signs mean she’s cheating? If you even bother to ask, then you’ve got to be the biggest idiot in the village. For a more complete listing of signs, though, check out the book How to Catch a Cheating Spouse.

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