On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 25, 2017 | Divorce
In an explosion of revelations about sexual harassment involving famous and powerful men, perhaps one of the most shocking for many in Michigan was the revelation that NBC’s “Today Show” host Matt Lauer had allegedly assaulted numerous women on the...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Nov 20, 2017 | Divorce
After marriage, couples often build a life together that may include taking on shared debt. If they help each other through college, buy a home, purchase cars and raise children, they likely amass thousands in debt. It may seem like this is just another part of...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Oct 16, 2017 | Divorce
It seems as if researchers are constantly studying the reasons why marriages break up. While some studies come up with far-fetched causes for divorce, others make more sense and may help Michigan couples who are willing to take an honest look at themselves. One...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Sep 11, 2017 | Divorce
Whether from a desire to find a solution or simply a fascination with statistics, analysts continue to study and rearrange data concerning marriages and divorces. Michigan couples may be encouraged one year and frustrated the next to hear the interpretation of data...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 19, 2017 | Divorce
In the middle of personal tragedies, sometimes the hardest thing to deal with is that life goes on. While going through a divorce, there are still bills to pay, dishes to wash and laundry to fold. The grass will continue to go and the boss will expect employees to...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jul 10, 2017 | Divorce
Many Michigan couples who marry look forward to raising children. In fact, for some, having children is a lifelong dream, and they may plan for it years ahead of getting married by making lists of baby names, reading books about child rearing and even buying baby...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jun 5, 2017 | Divorce
Many people in Michigan understand the importance of planning ahead for a wedding, but few may realize the potentially devastating consequences of failing to plan when a marriage is ending. While divorce is usually a complicated and emotional matter, it may be even...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | May 7, 2017 | Divorce
Statistics show that the numbers of people who marry and those who divorce fluctuate annually. People in Michigan seem to be interested in new research showing what predicts a successful marriage and what may indicate a couple is heading for divorce. New research...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 24, 2017 | Divorce
A fairy-tale wedding does not always mean happily ever after. In fact, some studies show that the more a couple spends on a wedding, the more likely they are to end in divorce. The reason for this may be that many couples — who now spend an average of $26,600 on...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 17, 2017 | Divorce
When people talk about divorce, they usually focus on the negative aspects. They talk about fighting over the kids and complain about an unfair settlement. They speak of the emotional distress and having to start over. What they do not talk about are the benefits of...
