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...
No matter who you are, an upcoming divorce suddenly throws a light on all of your marital troubles. That can leave you feeling especially exposed during what's already a vulnerable time.It's even worse when your life is already in the public eye to some degree. If...
Your marriage is ending, and you're angry and upset. It may be tempting to make the entire process as difficult for your spouse as possible.However, fighting over every aspect of your divorce can end up hurting you more than your spouse. Mentally, physically and...
It seems like financial crises are looming large these days, and many people are unsure how they're going to meet obligations like rent, utility bills, car payments and more over the coming months.Divorced parents, of course, have an even bigger concern: They need to...
When you and your spouse got married, it was "share and share alike." Well, the halcyon days of your relationship are past and you've developed a creeping intuition that your spouse is not being honest with you about money matters -- probably in preparation for a...
Your marriage is unhappy, and you want out. Now, you just need to understand what it takes to make that happen. Part of that process is making certain that you fully recognize the financial consequences of a divorce and are prepared for them.Here are some of the...
If you're facing a divorce, it's natural to think about your finances. It's expensive to split up and start over.But just how expensive? According to the latest figures, Michigan's relatively low cost of living (which is 7% lower than the national average) also...
Problems with money and other financial issues have caused many a marriage to crash and burn. The problem is exacerbated when one spouse is financially naive and unaware of the family's finances.According to the Journal of Consumer Research, if one spouse takes full...
Marriage is a big commitment -- so how do you know when it's time to call it quits? If you're struggling to determine whether your marriage can still be saved or not, here are the signs that a relationship is truly over:1. You're provoking fights. If you find yourself...
If your marriage is ending because your spouse was abusive, unfaithful or otherwise responsible for the breakdown of your relationship, you may be justified in feeling a little bitter about having to split your assets. (That may even be doubly so if you were the...
