When a Michigan couple decides to sign a prenup before walking down the aisle, they are essentially agreeing to how their property will be divided in the event of a divorce. However, there is no need to worry if you and your spouse did not sign a prenuptial agreement...
Month: June 2020
Scared to tell your kids about your divorce? Consider these tips
A lot of divorce is about resolving issues that set the stage for your life post-marriage. Yet, while those issues are looming, you might have more immediate actions that you’re dreading. Amongst them may be breaking the news of divorce to your children. This is a...
Know about child custody evaluations before engaging in one
Are you worried about the outcome of your child custody dispute? If so, then you need to do everything in your power to present your side of the case, which should align with your child’s best interests. After all, that is how the court is going to assess the matter....
Options when dealing with the family home in divorce
Dividing assets during the marriage dissolution process can be messy. Spouse’s often fight over those assets that they feel are most beneficial to their future, and there are sometimes emotional attachments that can make letting an asset go challenging. In far too...
Parental alienation can affect your child custody case
Child custody is oftentimes the most contentious aspect of a divorce. Parents tend to struggle with the thought of going from spending every day with their child to only seeing them periodically. This is completely understandable, which is why those parents who are...
We offer individualized approaches to each divorce case
For many people, divorce is a stressful matter in almost every respect. You might have to figure out how to raise your children with your ex-spouse while living very different lives, and the settling of property division disputes can set the financial stage for your...
When to use mediation and when to go to trial in a child custody dispute
Child custody can be one of the most emotionally difficult issues in family law. A parent's relationship with a child is highly personal, and any threat to that relationship can be extremely disturbing. On top of that, child custody disputes typically involve two...
Should alimony be in regular payments or a lump sum?
In the past, alimony was a common part of any divorce. The idea was that women had few opportunities for jobs that paid well, and therefore they needed an ex-husband's support to avoid poverty after a divorce. A lot has changed since then, but alimony is still a part...
Mediation may not always work
Mediation can help couples reach a fair and reasonable agreement with less rancor and expense when they end their marriage. But in a limited number of circumstances, mediation may not be helpful in a divorce. Mediation is a confidential process where a neutral party...
What should I do about my family business at the time of divorce?
Those in the greater Detroit area going through a divorce and who own a small business probably worry about what they are going to do to protect it. After all, a thriving small business is often the product of years of time and effort that no one wants to see lost....