Michigan Baby Boomers may be noticing a trend among their married friends: divorce. It was once a rarity when senior citizens or couples married for 20 years or more got divorced. In 1900, the divorce rate for those ages 50 and older was 1 in 10. Now, it is more than...
Month: August 2013
Study gauges the probability of divorce on certain groups
The reality is that a number of marriages end in divorce. Divorce is a legal proceeding whereby the parties to the marriage are looking to dissolve their union. The courts are the only entity that can grant a divorce. Depending on the state where the marriage took...
Michigan court granted custody to non-family members
When a couple splits up, there are certain ramifications from the break up, especially when children are involved. Having to determine where the child/children will be placed in child custody situations is very emotional and can be very painful for the parties...
Basketball star given sole custody forced to allow visitation
A number of issues play into Michigan child custody decisions. First and foremost, whatever the court decides in child custody cases is what governs the parties. With this being the case, if the parties can come to a child custody agreement without court intervention,...
Michigan law has nonbiological father paying child support
When parents get divorced, one of the biggest matters that has to be settled is who will have primary custody of the children. Once custody is decided then the affected parties will have to participate in paying for the child's support. In determining the amount of...