It may seem odd to be thinking about divorce now when you are still dating. However, the best time to think about divorce is actually before the honeymoon phase begins. It starts with the very first date. What can I learn on the first date? Many people think that the...
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Trying to find the right child custody arrangement
Trying to find the right child custody arrangement as part of a divorce case or even among parents who were never married can oftentimes be the most difficult part of family law cases in Michigan. For starters, every parent wants what is best for their children. The...
Understanding common missteps men make that complicate a divorce
For Michigan couples who have decided to pursue a divorce, there could be an unavoidable series of challenges they must overcome. In some cases, the parties are relatively amicable and can discuss their issues in an evenhanded way. In others, it is layered with...
Types of alimony available in Michigan
Newly married couples often have to decide whether one or both spouses will financially contribute to the family by working outside of the home. While nowadays more and more people are choosing a dual-income marital lifestyle, there are also many families that rely...
What are some ways to ensure an amicable divorce?
If one’s entire viewpoint of divorce was shaped by TV and movies, the idea of divorce is likely scary. After all, those mediums paint a picture of chaos and strife with spouses fighting to the bitter end for everything, regardless of the detriment on the children or...
How will you solve the property division issue in your case?
Any single issue can become a hang-up in divorce cases in Michigan, from child custody and support to alimony and property division. However, for many people, the property division issue is crucial. There is a recognition that the manner in which the property division...
Asset tracing may help high-net-worth couples during divorce
No two marriages are the same and, as a result, neither are divorces. What’s important for one couple may not be for the next and what’s simple in one divorce may be complex in another. For couples with a high net worth, this can be particularly true with respect to...
Preventing a divorce from ruining a couple’s retirement
Couples who have been married for a long time have probably been saving assets with retirement in mind. Accessing those assets is is often relatively simple as long as the couple stays together. However, if they decide to divorce, what will happen to their assets and...
Modifying a child custody order in Michigan
After a couple has lived through the emotional turmoil of a divorce, the entry of the final judgement and decree may seem final, the absolute end of the strife and worry. Unfortunately, life rarely proceeds as we expect it to. Unanticipated events, such as a sudden...
What should be included in a parenting time plan?
If you are getting a divorce and you have children, your priority is likely making sure that your children continue to have a stable, loving environment to grow up in, even if their parents are no longer together. Michigan courts share this priority and will focus on...