One common questions people have when they consider leaving a marriage is whether filing first has any advantages. In Michigan, there are both advantages and possible drawbacks to being first to file depending on one’s circumstances. It can be helpful for people to...

Family Law
Protecting a 401(k) in divorce
Like many other states, Michigan adheres to the equitable distribution method to divide martial property in a divorce. As such, the court will not necessarily divide a couple’s assets 50/50 but award each spouse a share of marital assets that is fair to both parties....
How to ask a future spouse for a prenuptial agreement
It goes without saying that discussing divorce before a marriage begins is anything but romantic. Discussing the events that could happen in the event of a marital breakup can be uncomfortable, so many couples in Michigan don’t even consider a prenuptial agreement...
How to have a positive and healthy co-parenting relationship
Although parents in Michigan divorce for any number of reasons, a common area of concern is usually the well-being of the children. It goes without saying that divorce is often an emotionally and psychologically challenging family law proceeding, but parents in a...
Why are more millennial couples opting for prenups?
It goes without saying that spouses never enter into holy matrimony with divorce in mind. However, every single year, thousands of spouses in Michigan and across the United States choose to end their marriages. Prenuptial agreements used to have a stigma surrounding...
Helpful advice for a more peaceful and less stressful divorce
It goes without saying that a marital breakup is a stressful and unsettling event. Divorce is often one of the most difficult transitions that any person can go through in life. The following advice may help reduce some of the stress and pain of divorce and help those...
How to know when mediation is the best option for divorce
No couple ties the knot with intentions of one day ending the marriage. However, people and situations inevitably change, and sometimes divorce is the best course of action. These days, more and more separating couples in Michigan are choosing mediation rather than a...
How a prenuptial agreement may protect business owners
People who marry generally intend for the relationship to last forever, so talking about the possibility of divorce can seem pessimistic. However, many people in Michigan and across the country find that the failure to have this uncomfortable conversation can have...
Family law: Steps to take for amicable divorce proceedings
Without a doubt, a marital breakup can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. Divorce is often an emotionally-charged and complicated process for all parties involved. However, those in Michigan going through a divorce should know that there are some steps they can...
Family law: All about prenuptial agreements
No couple ties the knot envisioning the dissolution of the marriage. However, according to statistics, nearly half of all marriages in Michigan and across the United States will end in divorce. If an event had a 50-50 chance of happening, wouldn’t it make sense to...