Each year, thousands of couples decide that their marriage has come to an end. The Center for Disease Control and Development reports that over 2 million marriages were formalized each year and over 800,000 divorces and annulments were performed since 2000. One way...
Month: October 2016
Financial matters to be aware of during a divorce
A divorce may signal the end of a relationship, but it may not be the end of the money problems that a Michigan couple may have. If a couple has joint debts, both parties may be obligated to pay for them. This means that if the other spouse fails to pay any debt that...
How can an unmarried father establish parental rights?
Establishing paternal rights outside of marriage can be challenging, especially for a biological father. Maternal rights can be established rather easily as a woman gives birth in a Michigan health care facility. However, some mothers might choose to withhold...
Financial conversations to have before getting married
Around 45 to 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and many of these relationships break down due to financial disagreements. Michigan couples might be able to lower the likelihood of divorce by discussing their own financial situations and attitudes about...
Shared custody may be best option for children after divorce
When actress Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from actor Brad Pitt, she requested full custody of the couple's six children. The reasons for this are unknown, but the couple's high-profile custody battle has reignited a debate in Michigan and around the country over...