Divorce

Retirement accounts earned during a marriage may be part of property division in a Michigan divorce, even if only one spouse’s name is on the account. The key question is generally which portion of the retirement benefit is attributable to service or contributions...

When the youngest child moves out of the house, and the parents are once again living on their own, they are often referred to as empty nesters. For many, this happens when their children leave to go to college, get a job, join the military or take other similar...

For some people, the emotional toll of an impending divorce might prompt drinking and other questionable decisions. A spouse self-medicating with alcohol is potentially vulnerable to an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge. Other times, one spouse's arrest for an...

Adultery typically devastates a marital relationship. Most people cannot continue a marriage after learning that their spouse has been unfaithful, especially if they carried on a long-term affair with a specific person.  People in Michigan sometimes feel surprised to...

During a divorce, you may consider self-representation because it feels more private or cost-effective at the start. The idea of managing your case can seem reasonable, especially if the situation appears simple.  Self-representation may seem straightforward at first,...

Divorce is synonymous with family court proceedings. People must involve the judicial system to legally end a marital relationship. Thankfully, it is not automatically necessary to litigate the terms of a divorce. Spouses generally have the option of working with one...

When children grow up and leave the house, the parents are often referred to as "empty nesters." Their children have moved on to get married, buy their own homes, go to college or something else of this nature. It is a major change in a person’s life stage and a...

If you are going through a divorce with a school-going child, it's vital that their school knows about it. This is because the divorce might potentially lead to academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Your child may have difficulty concentrating, their grades...

The decision to divorce is one that’s usually not made in a split second. Instead, most people will carefully consider all options before they make the decision.  If you’re considering filing for divorce or have already taken the first steps, you should ensure that...

Whether it’s amicable or contentious, the emotional toll of separating lives, assets and possibly co-parenting duties can be overwhelming. One major element that can either smooth or sabotage this transition is communication.  Staying in constant contact with your ex...