When dividing assets after a divorce, an unexpected cost may come as a surprise to many Michigan couples who are ending their marriages. Splitting up assets can often be complex, legally and emotionally, but an extra 401(k) division fee can be financially painful as...
Month: January 2017
If you use social media during your divorce, do not make these mistakes
You might have seen the research showing a connection between divorce and social media use. According to researchers, the more frequently you are on Facebook, the higher risk of divorce you have. Practically everyone talks about limiting their time on social media to...
How marital status impacts child custody
Biological parents in Michigan have the right to seek child custody regardless of their marital status. However, a judge will have to determine if allowing unmarried fathers custody or other contact with his children is in their best interest. Assuming that the father...
Does joint custody mean an even split?
When it comes to parenting after divorce, joint parenting may offer the best chance at avoiding the mental and emotional problems that often plague children of separated parents. While this requires a certain degree of civility and patience to have conflict-free...
Working together to benefit the children after a divorce
When Michigan parents are going through a divorce, it is important that they agree to put the best interests of the children first. However, it can be easy for parents to lose sight of this. As such, it is for the best if some parents can work together to come up with...
Making sure that people are divorcing for the right reasons
Every January, divorce filings spike around the country. This is partly due to the fact that some people want to wait until after the holidays are over to do so. Others may be triggered to file because of conflicts over finances and other stressors that commonly...