Michigan residents may believe that prenuptial agreements are bad omens for their marriages. However, this is not necessarily the case. Instead, they can be a practical solution to help a couple handle financial and other matters in a calm and rational manner. While...
Month: March 2017
Preparing for divorce
When you know divorce is on the horizon, it is time to take steps to protect your financial interests and to make the process smoother. Planning ahead and acting promptly can save a lot of stress and bitterness in the future. FinancesProtecting your financial...
When a custodial parent dies
When a custodial parent dies in California or elsewhere in the country dies, there are a number of factors that determine what will happen to his or her child. The other parent may get custody, but if it is the father, and he was not married to the child's mother when...
Older adults divorce at higher rates
When looking at marriage and divorce in America, age makes a big difference. Michigan residents might not know that divorce is becoming less common for young people but more common for older individuals. Since the 1990's, the divorce rate has roughly doubled for...
The importance of focusing on children during a divorce
Many Michigan children struggle emotionally when their parents decide to split up. While there's no way to completely mitigate the emotional distress that results from a divorce, there are a number of ways that people may be able to help their kids deal with it. Some...
How to tell if a spouse may be hiding marital property
You never want to think that the person sleeping next to you might also be plotting your financial demise. However, spouses do conceal property from one another for multiple reasons, and it happens more frequently than you may want to believe. If you suspect that your...
Why all couples should consider a prenup
While asking for a prenup may not seem like the ideal way to begin a marriage, it can be a practical way to protect assets. Michigan residents who own a business or are well off financially prior to getting married may benefit the most from a prenuptial agreement....