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Family Law
How to let the kids know about divorce
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...
How prejudice and acceptance affect same-sex marriage stability
Prior to the Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in 2015, the percentage of cohabitating same-sex couples married to one another was 38%. In 2017, that percentage had risen to 61%. In other words, a majority of cohabitating same-sex couples are now...
Why society benefits when dads become more engaged parents
When it comes to raising a family, women take on most of the responsibilities even when they work outside of the home. The few exceptions involve instances where fathers work from home or opt to become stay-at-home dads. In fact, more fathers have decided to take on...
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...
Does the mother always get the kids?
Historically, fathers did not normally end up with custody of their children after a divorce. However, many things have changed in the modern family courtroom, and the rights of fathers are one of these things. One of the most important changes has been the switch...
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...
Why is establishing paternity so important?
When Michigan parents have a child, establishing paternity is a crucial matter. Married fathers do not have much to do. They must sign the birth certificate at the time of the child's birth. Unmarried fathers have more work, as they must sign a declaration of...
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...