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...

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...

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...

When couples are going through a divorce, they may assume that they will be required to go to court to resolve disagreements. While that may be true in some situations, there is an opportunity for them to participate in alternative dispute resolution. There are two...

Many couples in Michigan believe that signing a prenuptial agreement is a smart move. Most experienced divorce lawyers agree that prenuptial agreements can actually strengthen a marriage by resolving thorny problems of property division, spousal support and child...

Beyond the emotional upheaval that comes with divorce, there are financial costs, both during the proceeding and with projected lifestyle changes post-divorce. Whether it is uncontested or ends up in court, legal services can be expensive. The average cost of a...

Much like no two marriages are alike, no two divorces are the same. Couples part ways for many reasons, and based on these reasons, spouses in Michigan and elsewhere may find it more beneficial to move forward with a certain type of divorce. Whether it is because they...

Making the decision to get a divorce is a serious matter. There is no doubt that, in most cases, a divorce will be a major, life-changing event for the couple involved. As a result, when our readers in Michigan are contemplating this decision, they will want to...

Each generation perceives marriage differently, whether it’s the greatest generation, the baby boomers, or generation X – and the millennials are no different. As today’s youth enter prime marrying age, it’s clear they have their own nuptial idiosyncrasies; one of the...