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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Being served with divorce papers is rarely a pleasant experience, even if you knew they were coming. A common misconception in Michigan divorce cases is that the person who is served with divorce papers did something wrong. Although you are named as the defendant in...