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December 24, 2025December 12, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

January 2026 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

January 2026 in Metro Detroit is full of possibilities, fresh starts, and opportunities to connect. The city shakes off the holiday bustle, trading twinkling lights for crisp, frost-tipped mornings and quiet streets that invite adventure and reflection. Winter doesn’t have to be a pause—downtown Detroit glimmers with new exhibits, cozy cafés, and lively local markets, while neighborhoods offer winter walks, family-friendly outings, and ways to meet other women navigating life after a separation or divorce.

For recently single women and moms, January is the perfect month to explore self-care, community, and new experiences. Sip hot chocolate at Eastern Market, join a fitness or yoga class to refresh your body and mind, or discover workshops, book clubs, and creative events designed to inspire connection. From cultural events to outdoor winter activities, Metro Detroit in January 2026 is alive with options that let you embrace the season while making new memories—and new friends.

As you plan your month, our “What’s Happening” guide will highlight events, local spots, and experiences that are perfect for women starting a new chapter in their lives. January 2026 in Detroit isn’t just about winter—it’s about new beginnings, empowerment, and community.

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December 10, 2025November 17, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

How to Survive the Holidays During Separation

Practical support for women navigating divorce during the festive season

The holidays are supposed to feel joyful—twinkling lights, familiar traditions, everyone gathered around the table. But when you’re going through a separation or contemplating divorce, the season can feel heavy instead of bright. You’re juggling emotional strain, logistical challenges, and the pressure to “hold it all together” while the world around you seems wrapped in celebration.

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to pretend everything is perfect. There are ways to move through the season with strength, steadiness, and a little more grace than you might expect.

Read on to discover How to Survive the Holidays During Separation:

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November 3, 2025November 17, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

Finding Clarity Before the Holidays

The holidays can be especially challenging for women who are divorced, navigating co-parenting, or considering a separation. Between managing family expectations, planning visits, and juggling children’s needs, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed. The pressure to “keep it together” for everyone else can leave little room for your own reflection and care.

This November, consider giving yourself the gift of clarity. Taking a moment to pause before the holiday rush can help you approach gatherings, conversations, and decisions with confidence and emotional balance.

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

Webinar – Divorce: What You Need to Know

Divorce: What You Need to Know – A Live Webinar with DAWN

Divorce is more than a legal process—it’s a major life transition. At DAWN, we know that women navigating divorce deserve more than guidance on paperwork—they deserve clarity, confidence, and compassionate support.

Join our live webinar to get answers to your most pressing questions, understand your options, and gain the tools to move forward with strength. Whether you’re just starting to consider divorce or already in the midst of the process, hear directly from experienced women’s divorce attorneys dedicated to advocating for your future.

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August 20, 2025August 13, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

September 2025 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Welcome to September 2025 in Metro Detroit, when summer’s warmth lingers but the first hints of autumn begin to stir. The days are still bright and comfortable, while crisp evenings invite you to savor the city’s energy in a different light. It’s the perfect bridge between sun-soaked adventures and cozy fall traditions.

In September 2025, the Motor City hums with open-air concerts, harvest-themed festivals, and neighborhood celebrations. Cheer on the Tigers in the last stretch of the season, explore the Detroit Riverwalk under gold-tinged sunsets, or wander Eastern Market as it overflows with fall produce. Every weekend offers something new—from art shows to craft beer festivals—reminding you that Detroit in September carries its own kind of magic.

Whether you’re celebrating community at the Plymouth Fall Festival, Dragon Forest at the Zoo, Arts & Apples Festival, Kids Day at Campus Martius, or attending the Saline Oktoberfest, September 2025 in Metro Detroit is packed with ways to make the most of the season. Soak up the sunshine, connect with your community, and enjoy every moment this vibrant city has to offer.

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March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Rachel Frawley

Do I Need a Family Lawyer? Here are 30 Reasons Why You Should Hire One.

Family lawyers specialize in family law matters. Most family law matters have to do with issues such as divorce, child custody, support, parenting time, wills, trusts, and more. We exist to help navigate family matters that cannot be handled independently in an organized manner.

Family law attorneys can help you handle all the big decisions that need to be made, protect your legal rights, while protecting your interests in court proceedings and settlement negotiations. Here are 30 reasons why you should consider hiring a family law attorney.

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November 9, 2018January 8, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

Discretion and Privacy – Keeping your High Profile Divorce Private

Finding an experienced lawyer to handle your divorce is crucial to ensure the best possible outcome, it’s also important when it comes to privacy and discretion. Executive, celebrity, athlete or other high profile divorces present unique challenges and require a level of discretion that can seem impossible. How do you manage the media while managing a strenuous relationship and conducting business with the courts?

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March 13, 2017January 7, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

‘Scary Mommy’ Tells How She Broke Her Divorce News To Her Kids

People get divorced for so many different reasons, and each reason is very personal, but that does not mean you are alone. Even the very popular internet phenomenon Jill Smokler, who runs the website “Scary Mommy” has recently called it quits with her husband after 17 years of marriage. In this interview on Today.com she gives a tell all of exactly what happened and more importantly how she revealed the information to hear children, which is probably one of the most difficult experiences we mother’s face in divorce.

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January 25, 2017January 8, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

7 Things To Never Do After A Divorce

Divorce can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. Most people get married with the intentions of forever after, so when that ideal ends it’s difficult to remain objective or unemotional about your actions. Divorce is complicated and involves many different issues and your behavior before, during, and after your divorce will determine how smoothly you will transition during your divorce and recover afterward. For every poor decision you make in the early days of the break-up you will pay a price that will only enlarge exponentially if you don’t make a real effort to make the right choices during this difficult time. There was a great article on “Today” with 7 Things You Shouldn’t Do After A Divorce. Read them, write them down, and do your best to absorb them.

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