Child support may be one of the most contested issues among couples that are no longer together, both in Michigan, and elsewhere. Whether divorced, separated or other, child support is one of those issues that tend to make emotions run high. Since the parties involved in child support disputes are usually pretty volatile, the courts role is to take a non-emotional position on child support. The courts use the best interest of the child standard when looking at child support matters. This standard dictates how the court will proceed when addressing issues regarding child support.
Divorce and social security may go hand-in-hand
When getting a divorce, so many things have to be addressed, especially if the parties to the divorce have been married for a while. The longer a marriage lasts, the more things the divorcing party has to deal with. The big-ticket items like property division, asset valuation, child support and child custody are often at the forefront of divorce proceedings. Moreover, prenuptial agreements may take care of a lot of the money matters in divorce. However, there are other aspects of divorce that may go unnoticed and under the radar, like dealing with social security benefits.
Husbands don't stand by their ill wives, seek divorce instead
The end of a marriage denotes the end of an era. In most circumstances, people who are married have been together for a while and have time invested into the relationship. When a couple decides to get a divorce, it is a statement that their time together is over, for whatever reason. The reasons for divorce can vary, and only those in the situation will truly understand why a divorce is taking place.
Researchers find possible link between divorce, Facebook
Facebook and other social media networks have become a ubiquitous part of life for many spouses in Michigan. While keeping in touch with old friends and extended family members may seem innocent, it may be that when it comes to Facebook there can be too much of a good thing.
