Divorce

For some couples, the biggest questions they have during a divorce revolve around their children. They know that they need to split up parenting time and allocate decision-making power. They have to set up a schedule and determine how they can coparent moving forward....

Explaining a decision to divorce to children is a delicate and challenging task that requires sensitivity, empathy, and clear communication. It's essential to prioritize their emotional well-being and provide a safe space for them to process their feelings. With that...

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One of the first concerns people voice when they start discussing the practical consequences of divorce is what property they may lose or need to divide with their spouse. Real property and financial assets are often the resources that demand particular attention as...

If you no longer want to be married, divorce is the standard option. You have to go to court, and there might be a waiting period. Couples without children typically require at least 60 days to go from filing initial paperwork to a divorce decree, and couples with...

Adultery or marital infidelity is a violation that can destroy your trust in another person and lead to the end of your relationship. Most people don't treat adultery as seriously as they should given the psychological and financial damage it can cause for the person...

In the age of the internet, many people feel like they can do the work of other skilled professionals. However, many people have learned the hard way that simply watching a video tutorial online about replacing pipes in their home does not result in a leak-free end...

Marriage may be about love, but divorce is (most often) all about finances. You don’t realize exactly how much a marriage is like a business arrangement – until you’re suddenly deep into the process of dividing up the marital assets and debts. It’s the debts that...

Many divorce cases happen for concrete reasons, such as an affair or financial trouble. But a lot of divorces also happen because couples just feel like they’ve drifted apart, the relationship has changed and they are no longer connected the way that they were before....

Michigan spouses preparing for divorce have to look carefully at their marital estates. Much of what you own is likely property that you share with your spouse and therefore have to divide when you divorce. The equitable distribution rules in Michigan will require...