Despite being emotionally prepared to file for divorce, many people in Michigan delay filing for divorce because they feel as if they are not financially ready. This effect might be especially pronounced among Baby Boomers and those either close to or in retirement....
Month: February 2019
Family law: Is co-parenting right for me?
Co-parenting is a popular trend in child custody, but is it right for everyone? Unlike traditional approaches that give one parent primary custody and the other visitation, this process requires an enormous amount of compromise and negotiations from both parents. Here...
Why you need a will
Writing a will is something that is easy to procrastinate. You may assume you have a long life to live and that you can create your will several years down the road. However, if you die without a will in place, it can cause a lot of complications regarding your assets...
Managing emotions and expectations in family law
Even those who go into divorce with the best of intentions can easily find themselves caught up in their own emotions. From sadness to anger to resentment, divorce can be as much of an emotional process as it is a legal one. While this is normal, letting those...
Alimony is an important part of family law
Securing a strong financial foundation after divorce is essential. Figuring out how to maintain that foundation can be a bit scary, though. Household income might be drastically reduced or, in the case of a spouse who was not employed, completely nonexistent. This can...