Do you feel like your child has suddenly changed his or her demeanor towards you and is now hyper critical of everything that you do? Does he or she show unwavering support for his or her other parent? Do you feel like your relationship with your child is being...
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Beware of hidden assets during property division
If you’re going through divorce, then one of your concerns is probably how you’re going to get by financially once your marriage is dissolved. This is an understandable worry. After all, many Michigan residents who get divorced find themselves going from two salaries...
When changing a custody arrangement is necessary
A divorce decree may seem final at first, but life has a way of shifting priorities, changing life circumstances, and altering the conditions that made the arrangement possible in the first place. A post-divorce life may involve a new location, new career, or a new...
Taking care of children in divorce
No matter how hard parents try to shield their children from the effects of a divorce, it will have an impact on them during the proceeding and after the split is final. Prioritizing the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the children is the primary focus of the...
Do parents always have to share custody of their kids?
Child custody hearings can be difficult and emotional for Michigan families going through divorce. There are many rules and laws that govern just how child custody decisions are made, and they can be confusing to parents who have never had to work with them before. In...
Adapting to new financial circumstances is vital in a divorce
For Michigan couples who have reached the end of the road in their marriage, there are a seemingly endless number of factors that will come to the forefront in the divorce. While children are a primary concern, there is no doubt that finances will play a prominent...
Revocation upon divorce: spouses as beneficiaries
Many aspects of a divorce can be complex and confusing. There are a lot of issues which must be dealt with and the details can become important. Often, Michigan law determines exactly what will happen in specific situations and knowing the finer points of these laws...
Four ways to improve your co-parenting relationship
Raising a kid is hard enough as is, but it can be even more challenging when you have to do so with another individual who always seems to be antagonistic. This is the co-parenting challenge that many Americans face. We know that it can be maddening, frustrating, and...
When is non-marital property divided in a divorce?
People in Michigan acquire property at various stages of their lives. They may also start bank accounts, retirement accounts or investment accounts at a young age and continue growing them throughout their lives. For the most part it does not matter when people...
Preparing for the financial aspects of a Michigan divorce
Most people in Michigan, when they learn that their marriage is about to end, ask many questions about the divorce process. Many of these questions are directed at friends who have already gone through the process. Unfortunately, no two divorces are identical, and...