If your marriage is over and you wish to legally sever ties with your spouse, then you must go through the legal process of divorce. Regardless of whether you can reach an agreement on the terms of your separation, you still must have a ruling by the court to end the...
Every household would benefit from keeping a budget. Knowing what your expenses are and building your savings are part of being a responsible spouse and parent. The same is true if your marriage ever ends in divorce. In fact, it could be more important than ever....
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...
