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Divorce

Does my divorce threaten my inheritance?

One of the most complicated aspects of many divorces is determining a fair settlement and division of marital assets. However, when one or both partners received an inheritance during the marriage, what is fair can take on a totally different meaning. After all, most...

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...

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...

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