If you or your spouse own a business—either solely or with partners—there’s a good chance the value of that business will matter in your divorce. Even if you have a prenup that will keep the business intact, you may need to determine how much its...
High-Asset Divorce
How can I challenge an unfair prenup?
No one gets married with a plan to get divorced. Even if you hired a lawyer and sat down to sign a prenup, you may not have taken it seriously. It may have just been a thing your fiancé wanted. But you were going to stay married forever, right?Unfortunately,...
Can you stop your ex from taking your child out of state?
Custody battles are often the bitterest and most troubling parts of a divorce. And the sad fact is that they don't always stop after the divorce has been finalized. Life continues, and if your ex has primary custody, you may someday find yourself faced with the...
10 tips for a successful prenup
"Prenup" may no longer be a dirty word. Long considered a cynical contract--and one exclusive to the ultra-rich--the prenuptial agreement has recently become more popular.As we addressed in an earlier post, the prenup's rise in popularity owes largely to the different...
6 financial considerations for high asset divorces
Marriage can make things complicated. It can complicate and ruin the relationship you and your spouse once shared. And it can complicate your finances.It's often hard to see how much marriage blends things until you file for divorce. Then you find that nearly...
How does infidelity affect divorce in Michigan?
There are times that the emotional and historical realities of divorce don't quite square up with the legal ones. For example, even though affairs can shatter marriages, they aren't among the legal grounds for divorce.In fact, people aren't even allowed to raise the...
What is financial abuse?
A recent report finds approximately 70% of millennial women are the victims of financial abuse. Financial abuse occurs when a spouse or other romantic partner uses money to control or manipulate their partner. How do I know if financial abuse is occurring?Common signs...
Child custody and Halloween: Tips for the recently divorced
For many, Halloween in October marks the begin the of the holiday season. This upcoming holiday can provide an opportunity for the recently divorced to iron out their child custody arrangements before Thanksgiving and the Christmas season begin. The following tips can...
Three tips to ease the transition into post-divorce life.
A divorce is more than just the end of a marriage, it is the start of a new life. Those who are going through a divorce can look ahead and see a future full of possibilities. The following tips can help you to make the most of your future, post-divorce life: Have a...
Are millennials more likely to get a prenup?
A recent report from Business Insider states prenuptial agreements are on the rise.A quick and brief refresh: What is a prenuptial agreement? Prenuptial agreements, often referred to as simply a "prenup," is a legal document that outlines the distribution of assets in...

