Almost everyone understands the stress the holidays can inspire. Families often travel to visit other loved ones during the holiday season. They may have expenses that strain their budget. The cost of traveling, the need to purchase gifts and the expenses caused by...
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Can you enforce Michigan’s adultery law when you divorce?
Finding out that your spouse has cheated on you is one of the most painful betrayals a person can experience. You expected your spouse to uphold their vow to remain faithful, just like you have. Even though infidelity is a reflection of something lacking in the other...
3 insurance policies you need to change after your Michigan divorce
Even if the divorce is the best possible solution for a couple’s futures, there is no promise that the marriage will end amicably. With that in mind, many divorcing couples must navigate numerous compromises that will require several meetings and hurt feelings on both...
4 documents to update during or right after a divorce
When we make our wills we typically name our spouse as the person who should make our medical decisions and inherit our assets. A divorce means that you may need to revisit these documents and update them. The four main documents to update While there are many...
Estate considerations following a divorce
One's divorce in Michigan should certainly force them to review a number of different aspects of their life. Yet in all of the emotion that accompanies the dissolution of a marriage, one's estate plans may be the furthest thing from their minds. That is if one has any...
3 FAQs about modifying child support after divorce
If you are a divorced parent, you know that life changes quickly. Your original child support agreement may have worked well in the beginning. However, your child’s needs, and your own ability to meet them, are likely to change as they grow and you continue to...
What makes mediation a good choice for some couples?
You have probably heard one or more horror stories about going through a divorce. Now that you see that your marriage is coming to an end, you fear that you will head for an acrimonious divorce of your own. But it does not have to be this way, especially if you and...
Collaborative divorce may bring privacy and better outcomes
A collaborative marriage dissolution typically begins with two spouses agreeing to negotiate a settlement on their own with the aid of their attorneys. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, by conducting the negotiation process out of court, divorcing couples may...
Can nesting help our divorcing family?
There are many reasons that a marriage might end, and not all of them end with the divorced couple hating each other. In fact, if you have children with your ex-spouse, being on good terms is beneficial for joint custody. If you and your spouse are able to maintain a...
Dealing with a 401(k) in a divorce
Many of those going into divorce proceedings in Michigan may believe themselves completely prepared for what lies ahead of them. Yet most express surprise to learn that certain assets (often assumed to be individual properties) are actually marital property. Among...