When it comes to helping a marriage last, community support is important. If your friends don't like your spouse, you may have trouble sustaining the relationship.What happens, though, when your spouse or prospective spouse doesn't like your friends? According to the...

Month: October 2018
Get ready for your family law mediation session
Many family law matters, including divorce and child custody, are handled through mediation if both parties can work together to come to a mutually agreeable resolution. If you are going into this situation, you must ensure that you are ready for what's to...
4 tips for a successful joint venture
If you're an entrepreneur, you may love being in charge of your own business and your own projects. However, there may come a time when you simply can't reach a goal without a little help.When your goals and another business entity's goals align, that's when joint...
Sole proprietorships are easy, but establish little protection
People who are just getting started in business might wonder what type of legal entity they need to establish. This is a complex question that takes many factors into account. For some individuals, such as freelancers and contractors, a sole proprietorship might be a...
Why more baby boomers are filing for bankruptcy than ever before
Baby boomers are largely approaching their "golden years," yet many boomers are finding themselves struggling financially. In fact, more seniors than ever are filing for bankruptcy -- and experts don't think that trend will reverse itself any time soon.A Consumer...
Avoid these 4 estate planning mistakes
Your estate plan outlines who gets what when you pass away. It is imperative that you understand what your plan says and that it is up to date. You should review it at least once per year so that you can see that everything is set how you want it.There are some...
Child marriages in Michigan are under fire
If you think that child marriages only happen in far-off lands, think again. They continue to happen in the United States as well.Under the current law, children in the state of Michigan can marry at any age, so long as they have the approval of at least one parent...
Newborns need unique parenting plan schedules
Parenting an infant isn't easy even under the best of circumstances. When you and the child's other parent aren't in a relationship any longer, you have to figure out how to let both parents spend time with the baby. This can be a real challenge just because of the...