During a divorce in Michigan, many people will focus on their property or their arrangements for any children that they share with their spouse. Although it is quite common for married couples in Michigan to have shared financial obligations, including joint credit...
Prom is among the highlights of most kids’ high school years – especially their senior prom. For parents, it’s a mix of excitement, nostalgia for their own prom and concern about their child’s safety. For separated and divorced parents, there’s typically an extra...
Child custody is an integral part of a divorce involving children. In Michigan, a child has a right to parenting time with each parent unless stated otherwise by a judge. Thus, it will help to create a plan to ensure your kid(s) are well taken care of after your...
As business partners, you and your spouse share responsibility for making your business work. If you decide to divorce, you may continue to share the responsibility for ensuring the business remains operational during the divorce process and possibly beyond that...
Divorce can be challenging – during the process and after it's finalized. You will go through different changes, emotionally and financially. However, you can manage these changes and create a happy new life. Below are four tips for coping with divorce: Accept your...
If you are over 21 years of age and have recently been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you may worry about having to take a Breathalyzer. As it turns out, while refusing to take a Breathalyzer in some cases can be problematic, it is within your...
One of the more difficult things that parents have to do when they decide to divorce is tell the children. This can be a traumatic time for them, but it’s something that must be done. In most cases, it’s best if both parents gather all the children together and tell...
If you find yourself in the position where you’ve been pulled over by the police for driving under the influence, you’ll probably have a million questions about what’s coming next. It’s a terrifying prospect to face. The most pressing question people usually have is,...
When a couple divorces or separates, one of the most important decisions they will need to make (either alone or with the help of the court) is the child’s living arrangements going forward. The second most important decision they will need to make is how the child’s...
Spousal support is not as general as some people believe. Not all circumstances guarantee alimony to the spouse who earns less. As stated in Michigan Legislature, either party may pay alimony to suitably maintain the adverse party, but this is on a case-by-case...
