Often, a Michigan couple’s family home is among their most valuable pieces of property. If they are divorcing, there might also be a lot of emotions surrounding the home, particularly when the couple raised children in it or have lived there for a long time. Like...
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Costly financial mistakes to avoid during and after divorce
Divorce isn’t just an emotional rollercoaster—it’s a financial minefield. When you’re navigating the end of a marriage, it’s easy to make financial mistakes that can haunt you long after the dust settles. If you want to avoid common pitfalls and set yourself up for a...
What does it mean to live in a no-fault divorce state?
Until you are thinking about a divorce, you likely have not thought about the fact that Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. But, when it does come up, future divorcees wonder what it actually means, in practice. Michigan law allows a divorce without proving...
Cohabitating with your ex during and after your divorce
The idea may strike some divorced people as strange, but some divorcing or divorced couples choose to live together even after the divorce is finalized. With inflation, high mortgage rates, increased costs for rentals and ongoing economic uncertainties, this living...
What happens if we are both ready to divorce?
When both spouses agree to end their marriage, the divorce process in Michigan can become smoother and less acrimonious. This approach, sometimes described as “conscious decoupling,” emphasizes an amicable and cooperative separation. Michigan’s no-fault divorce system...
