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When a marriage fails to work out, many states allow or require couples to go through a separate period in which they are still legally married, but are living separately. Legal separate allows couples to have time apart to consider their options, reconcile their...

The use of social media is ubiquitous; the majority of adults living in the United States are on at least one type of social media platform. Further, posting intimate details of one’s life on social media is becoming common – in today’s world, people share information...

Each state has its own laws in place for marriage and divorce. While the states are fairly uniform in their marital requirements (with the exception of some common law states), how to get a divorce varies slightly. For example, some states – like Michigan – maintain...

Being served a petition for divorce in Michigan can be a terrible feeling, especially if you do not want to get divorced from your spouse or do not agree with the terms of the divorce. The following considers how you can contest a divorce in Michigan, which parts of a...

At the end of a marriage when you and your spouse have decided to part ways, you will have to handle a number of complex issues, including with whom your children will live, what will become of your house and your assets, whether or not you will change your name (if...

For fathers who are unmarried at the time their child is born, parental rights are not automatically given. In fact, in order to establish legal fatherhood of a child, a father must take specific legal actions. The following considers the benefits of establishing...

High asset divorces are sometimes much more complicated than divorces with little income and few assets. For business owners, divorce can be an especially complex legal undertaking, as their business may be up for division. Because Michigan is both an equitable...

For parents going through a divorce, one of the biggest hurdles that the family has to overcome is in regards to where the children will live and who will retain custody. For parents who are on good terms and who wish to preserve some semblance of normalcy for their...

When you are a victim of domestic violence, taking action, especially legal action, to protect yourself can be frightening. Not only may you be intimidated by the legal process and be unsure of how to pursue protection in the first place, but you may also be fearful...

When you are going through a divorce, tough issues need to be resolved, such as custody of your children, child support, spousal support, and the division of your assets and debts. Finding a compromise can be difficult, and many couples find it difficult and expensive...