No marriage starts with an eye on failure. With divorce rates still hovering at 50 percent, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle. Fewer court documents get a worse reputation than the prenuptial agreement. Many see it as a...
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What does parental alienation mean for your custody case?
Like most parents in Michigan, you want what is best for the young ones in your family. You expect your soon-to-be ex-spouse to have the same values. Unfortunately, though, divorce and custody disputes have a tendency of bringing out the worst in anyone. Your husband...
What does equitable division mean for your divorce?
Even though you may know others who have gone through a divorce, no two are the same. It is essential to educate yourself on the issues addressed in a divorce, one of which is the distribution of your property. Splitting things fairly is the aim of the court. While...
How does inflation affect your divorce?
If the end of your marriage is in the not-too-distant future, you may be looking for ways to build a solid financial future. Still, you have probably heard about the recent uptick in inflation. According to reporting from CNBC, the costs of goods and services are...
How may Michigan’s statutes divide a spouse’s retirement assets?
As noted on the Michigan Legislature’s website, retirement benefits earned in marriage become part of a couple’s marital estate. If you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse contributed to a retirement plan, annuity or pension fund, it may divide with your divorce. Under...
Divorce trends involving older adults
Whether you are thinking about ending your marriage as an older adult, or are currently in the middle of the divorce process, you could have a number of different issues to work through. Sometimes, older adults have an especially difficult time dealing with divorce...
Parenting time violations and enforcing an order
If your child's other parent refuses to respect your rights with respect to parenting time, you need to immediately look over your options. Unfortunately, some parents lose the ability to spend time with their children because their ex refuses to cooperate. When a...
Could a separation contract work in your divorce?
Couples who are financially well off usually have a prenuptial agreement to protect each other's assets. However, if you did not have an agreement or you earned your wealth after marrying, then you may wonder what will happen if you divorce. WealthMangement.com...
3 things to know about getting divorced later in life
Throughout long-term marriages, couples often amass wealth and assets as they build their lives together. The accumulation of their marriages may lead to issues, however, if they choose to get divorced later in life. According to CNN.com, between 1990 and May of 2021,...
How do Michigan courts determine a child’s best interests?
Most of the issues you face during your divorce involve reaching an agreement that is fair to both you and your spouse. However, matters involving custody and parenting time also have to be fair to your child. Michigan courts use the child's best interests to...
