Divorce attorneys will often advise clients to mediate their disputes. The process has its advantages when it works, but it won’t always work. There are many cases in which mediation might simply cost you more money before your divorce lands in the...
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Avoid these common divorce mistakes
Divorce is rarely easy. The fact is it may be one of the hardest things you'll ever endure. It can be stressful, depressing and expensive. But it doesn't have to be fully as bad as people commonly make it.Plenty of divorces turn into horror stories, but yours doesn't...
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...
Does divorce have to damage your reputation? Not necessarily.
Whether amicable or not, divorce is difficult. A failure to act wisely can impact both your personal and professional reputation. This can have a negative impact on your transition into post-divorce life. You can help to better ensure a smooth transition with a...
Divorced parents: Three ways to help children succeed in school
Finding the right child custody arrangement is no easy feat. In some cases, the parents will develop a plan that works well the first time around. In others, parents may discover the arrangement does not serve the child well. This can be clear by changes in the...
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...

