Divorce

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...

A house is often the biggest asset in a Michigan divorce, and deciding what to do with it can be challenging. Although it’s common that both spouses want to keep the house, sometimes neither spouse wants the property. Reasons for selling the house There are various...

If parents can agree on a reasonable and flexible parenting plan, it can save time, money and serve the child’s best interests, which should be their primary objective. Flexibility and modification Every parent knows that children change a lot over a relatively short...

You have probably heard the term “staying together for the kids,” which refers to married couples who want to divorce but stay married to not disrupt their children’s lives. It is not unusual to also feel this way when it comes to pets. For many of us, pets are like...

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...