When parents decide to get a divorce, the thought of having to tell the kids may seem overwhelming and stressful. Although it may be tempting to brush off the conversation, it is important to plan for what to say. Divorce is hard enough for children, but the whole...
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How does collaborative divorce work?
You have many options when it comes to resolving your divorce. Many legal professionals will tell you that it is in your best interest to find a method that will allow you to settle your case outside of the courtroom. The reason for this is that when the judge decides...
Parental alienation can destroy a parent-child relationship
Even if each spouse recognizes that ending a marriage is the right course of action, divorce is rarely pleasant. If you and your ex-spouse do not get along, however, your divorce may have been downright brutal. Now that it is over, the two of you can focus on...
Divorce as an older adult and Social Security benefits
There are many critical issues that older people have to address before, during and after their divorce. Life changes in many ways when a marriage is brought to an end and these changes are often especially difficult later in life. Aside from issues involving children...
Can courts invalidate prenuptial agreements?
While many Michigan couples enter marriage with the belief that a prenuptial agreement will simplify proceedings if the marriage breaks up, sometimes prenuptial agreements complicate matters. Under certain conditions, courts may invalidate these agreements. You may...
Finding a custody arrangement for your family
When you and your spouse get a divorce, you usually have to figure out a custody arrangement. There are many different ways a court might award custody. It is important to understand the different arrangements, as well as what might be in the best interests of your...
What are grounds for annulment?
Divorce is a common way to dissolve marriages. However, under certain circumstances, Michigan law will end a marriage by annulling it. Annulment is not the same as divorce. Some marriages are unlawful from their inception, meaning the spouses involved should never...
Prenuptial agreements explained
A prenuptial agreement allows an engaged couple to execute a contract to determine what happens if the marriage ends prematurely. According to Forbes, a marriage can end prematurely either through a divorce or through the death of one of the parties. Typically, a...
How can mediation help resolve my divorce?
Finding your Michigan marriage ending in divorce can be emotionally draining, mentally exhausting and very expensive. Mediation can help you and your spouse come to terms with a variety of issues outside of the courtroom. While mediation is not for every divorcing...
Can kids adjust healthily to a divorce?
If you live in Michigan and are considering a divorce or separation, you know that the process can be exponentially more difficult if children are involved. Not only do you have to settle issues such as asset division, spousal support and child custody, but you also...