Year: 2018

Can divorce have financial benefits? Anyone who is thinking about filing for divorce in Michigan has probably heard about the potential financial consequences. For younger people who get divorced, it is easier to get back on track financially, yet divorce does often...

You may already know that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the tax bill that was passed about a year ago, changes the way in which spouses who pay and receive alimony (or spousal maintenance) after a divorce, as an article in The New York Times explains. However,...

If you are having difficulties in your marriage, you may be considering the possibility of filing for divorce. At the same time, you might have heard people discussing the benefits of legal separation, and you might be wondering whether this could be easier in the...

Getting divorced is difficult and stressful at any time of the year, but it can feel particularly taxing as the holiday season approaches. For instance, filing for divorce immediately before the holiday season begins can raise concerns about how children from the...

When it comes to getting divorced in Michigan, the process of property division can be complicated and contentious for any couple. Yet property division can become even more complex when the court has to divide real property, particularly multiple pieces of real...

Choosing a divorce lawyer in Michigan can feel daunting. Given that there are a lot of practicing attorneys, you want to make sure that you hire a lawyer who is right for your case. It is important to understand that different lawyers often have experience in distinct...

If you are thinking about filing for divorce, you might not have any information about what the divorce process often looks like, or you may know a little bit about it based on the experiences of friends or family members. In either case, it can be stressful to think...

There are many studies that have been conducted in recent years concerning the ways that children respond to divorce. Some researchers have addressed the ways in which minor children react immediately to news of a divorce, and the ways that parents can work with...

Getting divorced in Michigan is often difficult under any circumstances. Divorces often become more complicated and contentious when there are minor children from the marriage. When a married couple has children together, getting divorced does not totally sever their...

Is a married couple more likely to file for divorce in Michigan if one of the spouses is a stay-at-home parent or only works part-time instead of full-time? Some researchers argue that the divisions of labor in a household can cause marital strife and, ultimately, can...