When you enter the divorce process, it can seem prolonged and like it’ll never come to an end. That’s understandable given the multiple legal issues that you’ll have to address, including property division, child custody, child support and spousal support. Many...
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Is your spouse hiding marital assets from you?
During the divorce process, you should get your fair share of the marital estate. These assets can provide post-divorce financial stability, giving you peace of mind as you work to build the next chapter of your life. But in some cases, spouses may try to hide assets...
What if my spouse won’t stop lying during our divorce?
Going through a divorce is often complicated and emotionally stressful enough without having to worry about a lying spouse. A spouse who is a compulsive liar will often say anything, no matter how outlandish, to get what they want out of a divorce. When your spouse...
Using alternative dispute resolution in your divorce
Your divorce may not have been your decision. Even though you are moving through the process, it can feel like you do not have much control over this very significant and impactful life event. A judge has the power to decide what your divorce order will look like, and...
What should you do if your spouse lies during divorce?
When you’re in a contentious divorce, you may come across statements made by your spouse that either misconstrue the facts or that contain outright lies. While you might laugh these off as being ridiculous, a court might buy into them unless you demonstrate why those...
Gray divorce rates are increasing. Are you included?
For some people in the United States, the divorce rate is going up. This often focuses on older couples, sometimes referred to as “gray divorces.” These couples are generally past the parenting stage of life—they may be empty nesters, whose children have grown up—so a...
Are you divorcing a habitual gambler?
Marriages end for many reasons, but disagreements over money are a major one. Different spending habits can cause significant conflict in a marriage, especially when they lead to financial troubles. Although one spouse may enjoy gambling as a hobby, overwhelming...
Transforming your divorce experience with ADR
Divorce is often portrayed as a battlefield, with spouses locked in a lengthy, emotional and financially draining litigation. But this does not need to be the divorce path you travel on when initiating a divorce in Michigan. There are ways to spare you the pain and...
