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Wife of David Cassidy files for divorce
Calling it quits after multiple years of marriage can naturally be a difficult move. However, it may be necessary if the couple has differences they simply cannot reconcile. In such a divorce situation in Michigan, essential areas such as how to...
Michigan divorce through mediation
It's believed that the months of January and February are the most active times for divorce filings each year. Since a considerable number of Michigan spouses who are considering a divorce do not want to proceed during the holidays, many wait...
Michigan divorce better for kids than being with unhappy parents
For couples trying to make an unhappy or loveless marriage work, the decision to get a divorce can be tough. When children are involved, many parents avoid splitting up to protect their kids. However, remaining in a marriage that is miserable...
Michigan divorce: Property division and the family pet
Conflict is part and parcel of many Michigan divorces. The parties are typically trying to divide their marital property, and both individuals are naturally looking to protect their own interests. Fighting over the martial home, bank accounts or...
Child custody and mediation in the Jewish community
The Jewish community views divorce very differently than the rest of society. Because of this, child custody rulings are not always as clear cut within the community either. Michigan couples who are Jewish may find that mediation can make the...
Breaking down the numbers for fathers and legal custody
There are many fathers who would argue that they lose much more in a divorce than just their spouse. Many fathers argue that, almost by default, they automatically lose legal custody of their children, while their ex-wife seemingly is granted that...
Items most couples don't think about when filing for divorce
2014 is finally here. That means a huge surge in the number of divorce papers is about to occur in Michigan and around the country. Whether couples have waited to file until after the holidays in order to maintain a false sense of happiness, or...
Child custody -- can it still mean family holidays?
There are likely many Michigan couples who are dreading the holidays with their in-laws or even with their own parents and spouses. As many experts predict, the holidays bring about a huge surge in divorce papers being filed. The issue that most...
Expect the perfect marriage? You could end up in divorce court
There are countless issues that married couples face. From paying bills to deciding whether to have children to figuring out if buying that new car is really necessary right now, marriage is not always romance, candlelight and flowers. Sadly,...
How a prenup helps with property division
It is becoming increasingly more common for Michigan couples to seek out a family law office to draw up a prenuptial agreement before they get married. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is calling this generation of couples the prenup...
Crafting holiday visitation schedules that really work
Getting through even the most amicable of divorces can be a challenge during the holiday season. There are countless reasons that Michigan parents may struggle with a visitation arrangement, especially when facing the pressures of splitting...
Have professionals pinpointed underlying cause for divorce?
There are countless opinions about what couples should discuss before getting married. There are also countless opinions about how and why a marriage can break down, and what can lead to a divorce. Michigan couples may be interested to know...
Can the relationship with the in-laws predict divorce?
The holiday season is upon us, and many Michigan couples are pulling out decorations, making their gift lists and planning to spend time with both sides of the family. For some fortunate couples, dividing their time is not difficult or a point of...
Michigan grandparents can ease the strain of divorce on children
Michigan parents who are going through a divorce process likely know that the situation can have an adverse effect on their children. Even though parents may try to ease the transition of divorce on their children, they may not be sure the best...
Former Michigan sheriff embroiled in child custody case
Child custody disputes can and do occur when both parents have their own interests at heart. The goal of the courts is to ensure that children have strong and healthy relationships with both parents, regardless of the parents' relationship...
Michigan medical marijuana-using couple wins child custody fight
Child custody disputes can and do occur during divorce, but they can also occur if a state agency is concerned about the welfare of children. In those types of disputes, parents are sometimes clearly in the wrong. In other cases, though, ...
Michigan spouses can work together to ease divorce
Not every divorce divides families along lines of battle. There are many instances in which a Michigan couple decides to end their marriage with a minimum of stress and turmoil. For these couples, collaboration offers an alternative path to...
Effective parenting through a child custody battle
Getting through a difficult divorce can be a challenge. Michigan parents who are struggling over a child custody arrangement are often highly emotional and easily provoked to anger. This can make the divorce and custody process even more...
Can an abortion play a role in child custody cases?
When a Michigan couple begins a custody fight, things can quickly move from civility to all-out warfare. The love of a child is a powerful thing, and struggles over child custody can lead some parents to make choices that they might otherwise...
Divorce filings may rise with lower healthcare rates
Divorce financial planners suggest that the divorce rate may increase after the integration of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) into the public routine. They write that a significant number of couples have remained together but essentially...