Estate planning can be beneficial to anyone who owns assets in Michigan, especially if those assets include a business. Many people are only familiar with wills, but estate planning can also include the creation of a trust fund or a succession plan as well as...
It’s become a common theme for younger generations to take their time before jumping into marriage, unlike the generations that came before. Millennials seem to be looking towards their future and protecting themselves in the long run. More Millennials are saving...
The percentage of households in Michigan with a married couple at the head has changed from more than three-fourths in 1960 to fewer than half. This is among a number of facts about divorce and marriage in the state that can be gleaned from census reports. While the...
Frequently in family law cases (or in any legal dispute) one of the individuals involved exhibits a pattern of high-conflict behavior. High-conflict people (HCPs) can be very difficult to work with because of how they approach problems. How to spot high-conflict...
Losing a loved one is never easy, and while an inheritance does not erase that pain, it can be an important key to upholding a family legacy. Unfortunately, even inheritances are not strictly immune to divorce. Depending on how a person treats his or her inheritance,...
Prenuptial agreements do not come in one-size-fits-all formats. All couples in Michigan have unique concerns and situations that require a more personalized approach, so the ability to customize solutions is important. Here are a few family law matters that some...
Credit scores are an incredibly important measure of financial well-being. These scores can open up access to loans and lines of credit that help people in Michigan move forward in life. Unfortunately, divorce can cause some people's credit scores to take a...
Parents with primary custody of their children often rely on child support for covering their children's daily expenses. From paying for health insurance to covering school expenses, raising a child after divorce can be expensive. Unfortunately, some parents simply...
Making decisions as a parent can be complicated because they do not just affect you, but also impact your children. If you are divorced or unmarried, you also have to consider how your decisions will affect your child's other parent. This can be especially tricky when...
Some entrepreneurs like to work solo while others prefer to work on joint ventures. For the latter who chose to go into business with their spouse, the topic of divorce can produce some unsettling concerns. Married couples who are also business partners will need to...
