When you are preparing for an event as consequential as your divorce, you can make a copious to-do list and still forget some important items. Here are five relevant points to consider and perhaps add to your list. 1. Retirement accounts Certain types of retirement...
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What factors are considered when courts determine spousal support?
If you are in the midst of getting a divorce, you may feel concerned that a court will not award you enough spousal support to maintain your current lifestyle. Alternatively, you may worry that you will pay more than you feel is fair to your ex. In Michigan, several...
4 tips to prepare financially for your later-in-life divorce
Over the course of a long marriage, you and your spouse have likely accumulated significant assets, which the court will now split during your divorce proceedings. A secure financial future is your top priority, and you want to do all you can to receive a fair...
Does fault play any role in a Michigan divorce?
If you have decided to walk away from an unfulfilling, combative or even abusive marriage, you are far from alone. In fact, according to reporting from Ms. Magazine, there was a 21% increase in divorce filings between 2020 and 2021. You may have heard about Michigan's...
Factors to consider regarding default divorce
If you are preparing to file for a divorce, or if your spouse recently initiated a divorce, you likely have all sorts of topics to review. Aside from legal matters involving kids, finances and other issues, it is important to remember that couples work through their...
How is child custody determined in Michigan?
Many things come from getting a divorce, but figuring out child custody may be one of the most difficult. Parents may find it hard to create a parenting plan that works for everyone. Furthermore, children must transition from a traditional family household to a...
What are some subtle signs of parental alienation?
In the time after a divorce, you may notice the way your children act around you changes. They may become more withdrawn and aggressive, which can leave you wondering why this is happening. Parental alienation is a serious issue that occurs when an ex-spouse...
How do you divide cryptocurrency during a divorce?
When it comes to marital assets, many couples face challenges when dividing a cryptocurrency investment during a divorce. As a new form of investing, there are still lots of questions about determining value, then establishing how much each spouse should receive...
How many couples get divorced?
Whether you are in the early stages of filing for a divorce or you are already in the middle of a difficult divorce, you should know that you are not alone. Every year, many married couples across the U.S. decide to bring their marriage to an end for various reasons,...
Litigation vs mediation: Choose what is best for you
After you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you may be dreading the divorce proceedings. The thing is that not all divorces have to be a battle like you see on television. Although litigation is still a fairly common way of dissolving a marriage, there is...