While you were married, you and your spouse may have counted on your combined income to carry you for years to come. So, if you are going through a divorce, you may be concerned about how you will support yourself now that you are dependent on your single income....
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How does a court determine custody in a family law case?
In Michigan divorce cases, children are frequently caught in the middle. Generally, this is unintentional behavior from the parents as most will want what is best for their kids. However, emotions run high in family law amid disagreements as to how custody will be...
Is your soon-to-be-ex hiding assets from you?
The more diverse and complicated your marital assets are, the more difficult it can be to ensure that they’re accounted for when divorcing spouses divide their property and support payments are ordered. Divorce attorneys and forensic accounts can cite numerous...
How should you tell your spouse you want a divorce?
Making the decision to get a divorce is serious. Once you say that you’re interested in separating or divorcing, your spouse may agree or it may cause more tension in your home. How you bring up the idea of a separation or divorce is just as important as what you do...
Helping your children cope with divorce
Divorce is a challenging time for everyone in the family. During a time when everything is changing, your children will look for help to navigate the process. As you are going through a divorce, you will likely find yourself having difficulty knowing how to cope with...
Marriage heading for divorce? Here are five things you should do now
Unfortunately, not all marriages last forever. At some point in the relationship, a couple may no longer be compatible. If you think a divorce may be in your future in Michigan, there are some things you should do to prepare. Copy documents You should go through...
What are my options if I need to move?
After a divorce, a person in the West Michigan area may need to relocate for any number of reasons. Sometimes, a better economic opportunity may await them elsewhere, while in other cases, family concerns or a chance to improve the lives of the person’s children may...
Divorce issues don’t have to be solved in a heated court battle
Particularly for couples with children, experts and average people alike are realizing that often heated courtroom battles are not the best for anyone involved in a divorce. Many West Michigan parents may worry that contentious family law litigation and the fallout...
