When a Michigan couple heads for divorce, the process can cause anger and resentment especially if there are accusations of infidelity or other wrongdoing. Even if neither party is accused of anything sordid, it is still becoming increasingly more common for family...
Month: December 2016
Great New Year’s resolutions to make during divorce
The first of January marks a new year, and for divorcing couples this can be a great time to focus on the life changes they are making. Setting goals that will help you get through the toughest days of divorce can allow you to move on to happier times and take on the...
Tips on divorce for older adults
Some people in Michigan who divorce may have been married for 20 or 30 years or even longer. Divorce among older people is on the rise, and in 2014, divorce was twice as common for people over 50 than in 1990. The number rises even higher for people over the age of...
When parents use their children as pawns after a divorce
Although some Michigan families are able to work out a system that allows everyone to continue to have strong relationships following a divorce, other former spouses are unable to set aside their differences. This can have a serious impact on the children, as they...
When parents want to relocate after a divorce
It is common for Michigan parents to enter into a new relationship after they have gotten divorced. In some cases, these new partners may live far away, and the parents may want to move closer to them. When there are children involved, it is important for the parents...
Reasons a couple may need a prenuptial agreement
Young couples in Michigan who are deciding to get married may be more likely to set up prenuptial agreements than newlyweds from previous generations. According to a survey of 1,600 members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 51 percent of attorneys...