Layla McMichaelPetty LaBelle. Petty Mayonaise. Petty Murphy. Petty Pan.Well I’m divorced. The hearing was Tuesday, and took all of ten minutes. My marriage and a ten year relationship was legally ended within…Apr 30, 2018Apr 30, 2018
Layla McMichaelTo Adventure!It dawned on me that this blog was meant to chronicle my life as a single woman after ten years in a relationship. I should probably add…Apr 26, 2018Apr 26, 2018
Layla McMichaelParagraph IV(a)(3)There are a few things, in a divorce, that each party “claims” that don’t appear in the settlement papers. Of all of these, the friends are…Apr 25, 2018Apr 25, 2018
Layla McMichaelWith This Ring?Divorce is never easy. It can be devastating, crippling. It can be freeing and give you a new purpose in your life. Divorce can be many…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Layla McMichaelFlying Solo. Literally.This is not a new column, but I’m slooooowly moving my stuff over to Medium to have it all in one place. Thank you for your patience.Apr 5, 2018Apr 5, 2018
Layla McMichaelHappy Birthday to Me.I turned 31 in March. There was a noticeable decline in Giving a Shit from when I turned 30, and that was already a pretty significant…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Layla McMichaelWelcomeMy name is Layla. I’m (reasonably) smart, funny, and doing well for myself. I’ll also be divorced before I’m 30.Mar 28, 2018Mar 28, 2018
Layla McMichaelI am sometimes sarcastic.Recently I’ve been listening to the soundtrack for a Broadway musical almost nonstop. Not sure if you’ve heard of it, but it’s called…Mar 22, 2018Mar 22, 2018