Virtually everyone in Michigan has heard the declaration that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Even so, when it comes to property division, many couples fail to consider the tax implications. It may be beneficial to both...
The marriages and divorces of Hollywood couples can sometimes be difficult to keep up with for the public. It is not unusual to see celebrity couples filing for divorce after only being married for a short time. For that reason alone, it may...
It can be a challenge to get past all of the negative feelings that often surface between Michigan couples when a marriage ends. When children are involved, this can make the divorce process even more difficult for them. Children need to...
One of the toughest parts of the divorce procedure is that it reminds one of lost dreams and hurtful disappointments. Instead of allowing forgetfulness, the divorce process tends to re-open thoughts of past mistakes and failed opportunities....
Making the decision to end a marriage is never easy, and once it is made, many people in Michigan become understandably anxious to get it over. However, sometimes other considerations need to come before the announcement and filing of a divorce....
When a marriage ends, everyone has to make adjustments. One household becomes two separate households where the children will spend time. For many Michigan parents, one of the hardest of those adjustments is sharing physical custody of the ...
Ask just about any couple in Michigan to pinpoint how the two of them knew that they were in love with each other, and it may be a struggle to answer. A couple going through a divorce may have the same difficulty identifying how they fell out...
The University of Michigan is the latest to release a study attempting to discover what is causing some older couples to end their marriages. What they found indicates that deteriorating health is a factor in divorce for couples with at least...
Nearly 50 percent of all marriages in the country end in divorce. Still, its frequency does not keep it from being one of the most devastating experiences a couple can go through. Many Michigan couples tend to focus on what went wrong with the...
When a Michigan couple decides its marriage is no longer working, it is often done without consulting the children. This is typically the right decision when preparing for divorce proceedings. However, that does not mean that the children will ...
When friends and family hear that a Michigan couple is ending their marriage, they tend to offer well-meaning -- though often unsolicited -- advice. Nevertheless, every situation is unique, and what worked for one person may not work for ...
Nearly every aspect of children's lives changes when their parents decide to go their separate ways and end their marriage. It can be a challenge for Michigan parents to help their children through the divorce process. Perhaps pointing out the...
Most Michigan readers understand that a divorce often takes an emotional toll on the parties. However, divorce can also take a physical toll as well. It can be exhausting to deal with all of the issues, a soon-to-be ex-spouse and making sure...
At the behest of the U.S. Attorney's Office located in Grand Rapids, the U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) unsealed a decades old indictment relating to a Michigan man. The father of four reportedly owes close to $560,000 in back...
Taking care of the children is one of the most important issues Michigan parents deal with when their marriage ends. As the divorce proceeds, parents will make decisions regarding custody, child support and how the parties will pay for higher...
Most Michigan couples acquire debts during the course of their marriage. If the couple later divorces, that marital debt needs to be dealt with just as any other issue such as property division and custody. Ordinarily, each party agrees to assume...
Many Michigan couples are left wondering what to do next once they decide to end their marriage. At the same time the parties are grieving for the loss of their relationship, they have to focus on getting through the divorce proceedings. Some...
Experiencing divorce is, for most, an emotional roller coaster. It takes a lot of effort to fairly separate one household into to two and still be able to provide for family needs. One of the biggest areas of contention for a divorcing couple...
Many people going through a divorce are distraught and often make decisions or take actions that are clouded by their unpredictable emotions. Persons in Michigan who are in a divorce should try and maintain control over their emotions when...
All child custody situations are fraught with emotion. Children must deal with spending time with their parents separately, and their relationship with both parents will likely change. There may sometimes be situations when the custodial...