Spousal support, also called alimony, can be determined by the parties to a divorce through an agreement that they develop with the help of their divorce attorneys. If both parties to a divorce can agree on how they want spousal support to be paid, a reasonable...
Divorce
Dr. Dre’s divorce grows more contentious
Every day, we are learning that celebrities are just normal people going through normal struggles, except they often have a higher net worth than most of us. This is being highlighted by the contentious divorce of Dr. Dre and his estranged wife of 24 years, Nicole...
Whether to keep your house after divorce or not
There are a wide array of issues that divorcing couples must face such as support, custody, and dividing assets. Deciding what to do with the couple’s home may be the biggest and most difficult property division matter. Ownership Ownership is important for a spouse to...
Pandemic may be highlighting unbalanced gender roles in marriage
Earlier this year, when most of us spent a couple months sheltering in our homes to avoid spreading Covid-19, the pace of daily home life changed dramatically. Families who were used to spending early mornings and longer evenings together were suddenly together all...
Feared divorce tsunami finally hits
At the beginning of April people started realizing that lockdowns were beginning to effect relationships. And, some experts feared that a divorce tsunami would happen when courts around the country opened back up. Unfortunately, that divorce tsunami may have finally...
Some tips on how to tell your spouse that you want a divorce
There are a lot of legal issues that you’ll have to deal with once divorce proceedings are initiated, but you might be worried about some of the steps you need to take before you even get to that point, including simply breaking the news of divorce to your spouse....
Understanding spousal support in Michigan
When a couple in the Farmington Hills area gets married, they usually believe their marriage will last forever. They work together supporting each other’s hopes and dreams, including their profession and their education. Unfortunately, not every marriage is destined...
Scared to tell your children about divorce? Here are some tips
Children are fragile. They thrive of routine and stability, and any disruption of those characteristics can significantly disrupt their lives. This is why the news of divorce can send shockwaves across nearly every aspect of their livelihood. While that might sound...
Divorcing when household finances are a mystery
It is very common for married couples to designate one person to be in charge of household finances, including loans, joint savings accounts, investments and retirement funds. However, the other spouse might not have any idea what their actual financial standing is....
Will I be stuck with my partner’s debt after divorce?
If you are facing a divorce in Michigan, the thought of taking on your partner’s debt may be enough to give you cold sweats. Whether you will be responsible for it depends on a few factors, including when and how the debt accrued. Understanding state law about the...