Divorce is not the four-letter word it once was, but this does not mean that it has become any easier. Even just the decision to file for divorce is normally an arduous choice. After all, especially for those that have been married for decades, the thought of starting...
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Parenting time schedules are essential for divorcing parents
If you are getting a divorce, making sure that your child’s needs are met once the divorce is finalized is of critical importance. In Michigan, the time each parent spends with the child (when the parents live in separate households) is referred to as parenting time....
How can couples save their marriage?
If one is reading this blog, it is possible that they are thinking about divorce. Thoughts of divorce can come up for a variety of reasons. But, especially during the last 12 months, with the divorce tsunami in full swing, thoughts of divorce are natural. After all,...
How can I make a divorce easier?
While the divorce process itself can become complicated quickly, the process itself does not have to be contentious. In fact, there is a way to streamline the process to take out litigation. This alternative is called mediation. Why mediation? Essentially, because the...
Fighting for the family home isn’t your only option in a divorce
When you are in the midst of a divorce, you may think you want to fight tooth-and-nail to keep the family home. After all, it may be one of your most valuable assets, both financially and emotionally, and sometimes we just want to “win” against our ex. However, have...
How is paternity established in Michigan?
Absent issues such as abuse, children in Michigan deserve to have the support of both parents, as well as a meaningful relationship with both parents. However, if a child’s parents were never married, and the child’s mother wishes to seek child support from the...
Tips for breaking the news of divorce to your kids
Divorce isn’t easy. It can be extremely emotional, and most people who go through the process struggle to comprehend what their new life will look like. There are financial uncertainties, and familial relationships can change. If the thought of that is stressful for...
Michigan’s rules about parental relocation
Like many other states, Michigan has a law which restricts parents who are following a court’s custody order from moving with their child. This law is likely to apply in the case of divorces, separations and situations where unmarried couples are subject to a...
Picking up the debt tab after divorce
Dividing property is an important issue that Michigan couples must deal with when they end their marriage. In addition to property division, they must also determine who is responsible for certain debts when they divorce. Each spouse may be surprised on the debt that...
Will you take your divorce case to trial or settle out-of-court?
The decision to get a divorce is a major life moment. For many people, it has taken months or even years to get to the point, mentally, where they have finally decided that the relationship is beyond saving and that divorce is the best option in a bad situation....