Serving Families At All Stages Of Life
If infidelity has played a role in the breakdown of your marriage, you may wonder what impact, if any, it will have on the process. Although Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, certain aspects of the divorce may still be influenced by marital misconduct. No-fault...
The decision to divorce is never easy, but choosing a collaborative approach can make the process less stressful and more constructive. Here's how you can prepare for this journey while avoiding common pitfalls. Understand the Collaborative Divorce process A...
A certain child custody order might seem appropriate for your child’s situation at the time it is entered, but as time moves on and circumstances change, the order might become unviable or even contrary to your child’s best interests. In those circumstances, either...
Yes, but the process can be challenging. A divorce agreement outlines the terms of your divorce, including how you'll divide property, handle child custody and manage support payments. While courts consider these agreements final, they also understand that your life...
According to an article in Forbes, the oft-quoted statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce requires a bit of context. Overall, this rate may be a good estimate. However, with respect to first-time marriages, about 43% of them, significantly less than half,...
No marriage or relationship is perfect, and no divorce is perfect. Nonetheless, there are ways to make this time of change, emotions and challenges easier on yourself. Even if you and your spouse find yourself with numerous contentious divorce issues, it is possible...
What does it take to recover from a divorce? From an emotional perspective, it may take years. The same can be true for the financial impact of a divorce. But, what if you are already approaching your senior years? What might the impact of a so-called gray divorce be...
Property division is a major aspect of divorce and it can involve lengthy information gathering to identify and value marital assets and debts. Fortunately, Michigan law now requires both spouses to complete and exchange a financial information form. This form must be...
When parents of minor children divorce, child support isn't an option. Both parents have a legal responsibility to provide for their child's needs. To that end, Michigan courts use a formula to calculate the amount parents must pay in child support based upon the...
Divorce can be a stressful process, and a messy one, too. This is why preserving privacy is a major concern for many couples. Generally, the best way to keep divorce matters private is through reaching an out-of-court settlement, rather than going to trial. There are...