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To some people, pets are more than animals -- they are family. Michigan pet owners may have been wondering when the courts would change the way they deal with animals in divorce cases. In most states, pets are considered property, and they are divided the same way...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Money is one of most common things couples fight about during a marriage. It is no surprise that it is a major worry during almost every divorce.Making mistakes is easy whether you controlled the finances or not. The divorce process is more of a marathon than a...
When it comes to ending a marriage, timing is everything. The level of stress, emotional anguish and even the financial costs can vary based upon when you file for divorce. For example, many couples who have decided to split wait to do so until after the...