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...
Family Law
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...
Taking a look at statistics on child custody and support
If you are working through the process of getting a divorce and you have kids, it is vital to think about custody and support. Whether you seek full custody or intend to share custody with your ex, child custody arrangements could have a significant impact on your...
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...
Establishing paternity in Michigan
When you father a child with someone in Michigan and the two of you are not in a marriage, you need to establish paternity if you want the same rights over your child that a married father would have. While establishing paternity may benefit you, the child’s father,...
How can you tell your ex wants to alienate you from your children?
If you recently went through a divorce and suspect that your former partner makes false statements about you towards your children, you could be a victim of parental alienation. According to Healthline, parental alienation occurs when one parent uses strategies to...
Courts still lag behind on equitable same-sex parent rights
Because it has only been a few years since same-sex marriages became legal throughout the United States, those who are ending long-term relationships and who have children face issues that heterosexual couples do not. A man can establish paternity regardless of...
How guardianships work in Michigan
When you have a parent or other loved one who becomes incapacitated, you may consider stepping in as a matter of keeping this person safe and protected. If the person who becomes incapacitated does not have a power of attorney or a designation of a patient advocate in...
How dads impact their child’s emotional development
If parents are not married in Michigan, the mother automatically has custody of her child. The father may have to fight to remain a part of their child’s life, and proving paternity is necessary. According to Psychology Today, children benefit in several ways from the...