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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...
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...
Many people assume fathers always face an uphill battle in child custody disputes. Do mothers really always have the advantage?In Michigan, the Child Custody Act is gender-neutral. In fact, it favors shared parenting plans in which the child will continue to have...
When one parent has sole physical or residential custody of a child, the other parent is typically required to pay child support to the custodial parent. This is because, in Michigan, all parents are required to support their children, and custodial parents meet this...
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...