The suburban Detroit home that a married couple shares often acts as a point of dispute or at least financial concern during the divorce process. Retaining ownership of a family home often represents a priority for a client, but financial realities might toss up...
Month: July 2017
The Friend of the Court and its role in Michigan divorces
If you are beginning the divorce process in Michigan and you have minor children, you may have heard of an entity called the Friend of the Court. This office may become involved in your divorce, so you should know what it does and how it can affect the...
Dividing property and resolving child custody in a divorce
For many Michigan couples, going through the divorce process can be difficult. In addition, there may be some misconceptions as to what a couple may actually be able to accomplish when they file. A divorce can help a former couple determine who gets what when it comes...
Military couples at higher risk of divorce
Michigan couples whose marriages are coming to a premature end might wonder if their careers have played a role. Some professions are linked to a significantly higher rate of divorce, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. For people familiar with the...
Myths that surround the divorce process
Michigan residents contemplating a divorce as well as those who are already in the process of getting one are likely to be inundated with well-meaning advice from family and friends. However, they should take some of this advice with a grain of salt as some of it may...
Fathers play larger role in children’s lives than in the past
Some Michigan fathers may be among the 57 percent who say they consider parenting as central to their identity according to a survey by Pew Research Center. This is about the same percentage as mothers who responded. Fathers are also more involved in child care...