There are many factors we often associate with divorce, such as financial problems in the marriage, infidelity, and lack of common goals. But does the season-the time of year-have anything to do with a couple's likelihood of seeking a divorce? According to an article...
Year: 2018
Tips for Back-to-School Time After a Divorce
When summer vacation is over and it is time for children to go back to school, parents who are in the middle of a divorce can find this time of year especially difficult. It is important to handle any psychological issues that may arise for your children as a result...
Student Loan Debt and Divorce: What do You Need to Know?
According to a recent article in Business Insider, more than 44 million people in the U.S. are currently dealing with student loan debt that collectively totals about $1.5 trillion. How does student loan debt affect a couple's likelihood of divorce, and what happens...
Getting Divorced Before 2019 Could Save You Money
If you are considering filing for divorce in Michigan, you should learn more about how changes to tax laws will affect the final economic cost of your divorce. If you are thinking about divorce, you may want to file as soon as possible in order to finalize your...
Creating a Post-Divorce Financial Plan
When you are planning to file for divorce in Michigan, it is extremely important to consider the financial effects of dissolving your marriage. You should keep in mind that you will likely be going from paying shared bills and expenses for a single household (with...
Five FAQs About Divorce in Michigan
Whether you are thinking about filing for divorce in Michigan or have recently started the divorce process, you are likely to have many different questions. From concerns about initially filing a petition to questions about how Michigan courts handle shared parenting...
How to Have a “Friendly” Divorce
Is it possible to have a "friendly" divorce in Michigan? Many couples who decide to file for divorce may know that there are two types of divorce under Michigan law - contested and uncontested. An uncontested divorce refers to a proceeding in which a couple agrees to...
How Divorce can Affect Your Child’s College Education
Getting divorced in Michigan will have a significant effect on your finances, no matter what your financial situation might be. Even for couples in high net worth divorces, separating can have an impact on their ability to pay for an expensive college education for...
Can the Cost of Your Wedding Predict the Likelihood of Divorce?
Many Michigan couples plan elaborate weddings and spend tens of thousands of dollars. With the recent royal wedding, numerous engaged couples are thinking about their own ceremonies and celebrations, and considering whether it is worth the cost to spend a significant...
Should I Try to Keep the House in My Divorce?
When you are planning to get divorced in Michigan and have shared your home with your spouse for many years or even decades, you might be thinking that it is in your best interest to do everything you can to keep the home. In particular, Michigan spouses who are...
