Divorce does not have to be a stressful and contentious process. In fact, if you approach it with the right attitude and a solid support system, it can be the first step towards a better life. One of the most important components of your support system will be the...
Divorce
Paternity tests and child support
Michigan parents should understand what kind of role paternity has in determining child support. Paternity testing through DNA is a tool that provides an accuracy rate of 99.99999 percent and is used often in cases for which child support and custody have to be...
Effect of divorce on finances
When Michigan couples get a divorce, their financial situation might change drastically. Although women work outside the home in growing numbers, there is still a significant gap in pay between men and women. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that women still...
Divorce creates challenges for financing a home
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...
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...
How to protect income and assets after a marriage
Today, women around the country make 78 percent of what their husbands make. However, it has become increasingly common for a woman to make more than her husband in a specific marriage. Regardless of which spouse makes the most money or has the most assets, Michigan...
Studies show shared parenting benefits the kids after divorce
Many Michigan parents who are ending their marriage may know that in the past the children would stay with the mother if the parents got a divorce. In some cases, the father's role in raising the children would become diminished, preventing him from being able to...
Can political differences end a marriage?
Michigan couples might be surprised to learn that disagreements over politics can lead to divorce. A study has revealed that since President Trump's election there has been an increase in couples fighting about politics and even getting divorced. According to a study...