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...
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...
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...
Estate planning looks different for each individual and may be straightforward or sophisticated, depending on the size of your estate and the complexity of your final wishes. In the absence of an estate plan, your family may become responsible for decisions they...
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...
It is sometimes said that dogs are a “man’s best friend”. Dogs are loyal, compassionate, and provide unconditional love. And puppies are, well, puppies. It all seems great on paper. But even the most well-trained dogs can be unpredictable. Unsuspecting people –...
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...
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,...
Summers in Michigan are tough to beat. Many Michiganders escape to a lake house for the opportunity to sit on the beach, wade in the water, and fish off the dock. But not all properties close to the lake are created equal. The Osceola County Circuit Court made this...
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...
