Category: Divorce
As time passes, the terms of your divorce decree may become unworkable for you and your family. You, your ex-spouse, and your children may experience significant changes, such as changes in custody arrangements, parenting schedules, employment losses, or substantial income increases. When these changed circumstances occur, can you modify your Michigan divorce decree? Grounds for […]
Smartphones’ increased availability and sophistication means these devices often contain a wealth of information people would rather keep private. The rise of smartphones has also led to more spouses spying on their partners’ phones before or during a divorce. While reliable figures are hard to come by, one report from the United Kingdom suggests that […]
Who files first is a common question, and understandably so. Initiating divorce proceedings is a weighty decision, and spouses often wonder if they should take that first step or wait for their partner to do so. In this blog, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of filing first. In Michigan, the person who files […]
Most spouses are well aware when their marriage has been floundering for a while, and they are heading for a divorce. Of course, getting a divorce can be very painful and difficult because most couples anticipate marrying for a lifetime. For business owners, there is an additional layer of stress when faced with a divorce. […]
Divorce, while emotionally challenging, can also pose a significant financial burden. The costs associated with the legal process, deciding child custody, and the division of assets can quickly escalate, leaving spouses grappling with both emotional and financial distress. Understanding the factors contributing to an expensive divorce is crucial for anyone contemplating or going through this challenging life […]
When you have made the difficult decision that a divorce is your only option because your spouse is addicted to gambling and sustaining substantial losses, your next question might be to ask whether you will be responsible for his or her gambling debts. If your spouse has been gambling for a while, which usually is […]
Divorcing a spouse who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a difficult and emotionally taxing experience. People who suffer from BPD exhibit intense and unstable emotions, impulsivity, and have a distorted self-image. It can be challenging to cope with a partner who has BPD, and we are here to help you figure out […]
Rental properties are a lucrative side business for many couples. During a divorce, the division of a rental property often creates additional problems. First, you will have to consider what will happen to the rental properties; second, rental properties are often a means to accumulate additional assets and they can be a source of income […]
When you end up searching the Internet for divorce and gambling, your home life has likely been pretty bad. If you are like our other clients, you probably had some conversations politely asking your spouse to stop his or her destructive behavior. At first, they may have minimized the gambling problem or disagreed that they […]
When a marriage ends in divorce, one of the major issues that must be addressed is the property division, including any business interests. According to Michigan Divorce Law, Any time assets and debts must be divided, some discovery or exploring of the assets’ values must be done. However, whether one spouse owns a separate property […]