Divorce rates spike after the holidays. This is true both after summer and winter breaks. Researchers point to many possible reasons for this increase. Perhaps the stress of the holidays with extended family and travel was the deciding factor. Others say couples...
High-Asset Divorce
Child custody disagreements & holidays: Three resolution options
Child custody disagreements tend to peak between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It is not uncommon for parents to feel a need to be with children and share traditions. This desire can collide with the reality of the agreed upon child custody arrangement. There...
University professor tries to hide assets during divorce
Those who go through a divorce may have concerns the other party will attempt to hide assets. Although it sounds like a plot out of a Lifetime movie, such attempts are not uncommon. People can attempt to hide assets with third-parties or with use of false documents. A...
Case leads to questions about validity of prenups in MI
A prenuptial agreement protects assets in the event of a divorce. Couples that use this legal document trust the paperwork will serve its purpose. But do they always work? As recently discovered by one couple, there are situations when an individual can successfully...
Can you get the ring back when an engagement goes wrong?
Engagement rings symbolize a promise for a future together. Those who purchase this piece of jewelry often have to save for months and, in some cases, take out loans to cover the costs. But what happens to the ring if one party calls off the engagement? That is the...
Tips to avoid two unexpected consequences of gray divorce
The term "gray divorce" refers to those who move forward with a divorce later in life. Anyone that is over the age of 50 fits into this category. These individuals bring unique issues to divorce compared to those who are going through a split in their twenties or...

