The problem with divorce is that it's virtually impossible not to take it personally, no matter how kind, peaceful and conciliatory the process happens to be. For this reason - in addition to benefiting from legal expertise and experience - spouses hire divorce...
Year: 2016
How to avoid stress over the holidays during a divorce
There are few things harder than not spending the holidays with your child, but for many parents, this is the reality during a divorce. A child can only be in so many places at one time, and when visitation rights and custody are being argued, it can simply be...
Withholding child support over missed visitation: A big mistake
No one wants to get divorced, but well over half the adult marriages and those involved in them will experience this painful legal process at some point in their lives. Often, when divorce begins, both parties can become contentious, angry, and even bitter. This can...
Divorcing a spouse with mental illness
According to MentalHealth.gov, in 2014, one in five Americans suffered from a mental health issue, and one in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.Mental illness isn't just difficult for those who...
How will I see my children after the divorce? 4 parenting time disputes explained
There are few questions about getting a divorce that are more emotional than, "What will happen with my time with my children?" Although your marriage did not work out the way you'd hoped, you still want to be in your children's lives as much as possible, and make the...
Will my spouse get part of my business in our divorce?
If a divorce is in your future and you are a business owner, then you are probably worried about the future of your business, as you should be. Typically, a business is considered an asset, just like a car, a house or a retirement account. However, that doesn't...
Parenting time plans: Finding the right mix of flexibility and stability
As summer quickly approaches, many families here in Fowlerville and across the country are gearing up to transition to a more relaxed summer schedule. For divorced families, there can be some anxiety during this time of the year managing custody issues. Will an...
What rights do I have as an unmarried father?
Many couples choose, for whatever reasons, not to marry. Of course, that is their right, and it is up to them as consenting adults to determine the best course of action for their relationship. When an unmarried couple has children, though, the father may find himself...
Resolving tax issues related to divorce
There is a day devoted to just about everything. In April, there are two interesting ones that form the basis for this post.The lesser known is ex-spouse day; the better known is tax day. Ex-spouse day was yesterday on April 14. Tax day, which is normally April 15th...
Hidden Assets: Warning Signs
When a couple gets divorced in Michigan, assets and property acquired during the course of the marriage are generally subject to division between the spouses. When one spouse is hiding assets, property division proceedings can become even more complex and contentious...