Obviously, no couple takes their wedding vows with the intent of one day ending the marriage. However, every year, thousands of couples in Michigan and across the United States go through divorce. Although every marital breakup is different, one thing most divorces...
Divorce changes the lives of the people who experience it, in both positive and negative ways. Though the emotional aspects of a divorce shouldn’t be ignored, it is important for those who are parting ways with their partners to consider how this event will impact...
When two people in Michigan make the decision to get a divorce, it usually comes after careful consideration. Even so, there are often factors that they may overlook, particularly because emotions around such an event may run high. There are several points they may...
During the divorce process, a great deal of documentation is shared between both spouses and their corresponding divorce teams. Though this is completely normal, there may be times when one party wants to protect certain information, usually pertaining to that...
Most people realize that getting a divorce will cost them money. However, there are some expenses they may not be expecting or there may be a change to their income level once the divorce is finalized. For some people here in Michigan, it might make sense to apply for...
Nobody plans for divorce. It's something that happens when a relationship changes, often over time. Not just marital status will change with a divorce, though. Couples plan a future together, which includes assets and wealth. In most households, duties are divided...
You have worked hard to build your business and the last thing that you want is for a life event, such as a divorce, to tear down all of your hard work. When you are going through a divorce, it is possible that your business will be impacted by the proceedings if you...
The D'Onofrio test is used by courts considering custody cases where a parent with sole custody is seeking to move him- or herself out of state with the child or children. This test is used when traditional visitation schedules, such as a biweekly weekend arrangement,...
Do you really need to question your spouse about your finances? What else could there be to know? Discovery during divorce is an important step that both parties need to know about. In Michigan, both parties in a divorce must disclose their assets to the other. This...
Divorce in Michigan has changed in the last hundred or so years. Over the years, the rate has increased and decreased. What most people don't recognize is that the divorce rate has been falling for the last few decades. Equally surprising is the fact that it was...
