It may feel like your ex thinks your paycheck grows on trees, but there are certain factors to consider. Hey there, thanks for coming back for the rest of this discussion on alimony in Michigan, and why you may have to pay it (even if you really don’t want to!). As we explained in the […]
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Should You Get Remarried in Later Life? (A Breakdown of The Financial Concerns.)
You can pursue love and protect your interests at the same time, if you plan ahead! If you’ve been giving some thought to the idea of getting married again as a senior, you already know there are a lot of things you need to consider first. The pros and cons of getting married or remarried […]
What Actually Happens to Your Debt After You Get Divorced! (Pt 2)
If you and your spouse owe a lot of credit card debt, you may not like the way it’s handled after your divorce… Hi there. Welcome back to this look at what happens to your debt after you get divorced. As we mentioned in the previous article, there is no cut-and-dried explanation for how debt […]
What Actually Happens to Your Debt After You Get Divorced! (Pt 1)
Credit card debt is a big one – and causes a lot of problems for divorcing couples. For most people, when they think about what they need to address during a divorce, they tend to think about dividing up their stuff. Who gets the car? Who keeps the house? Who inherits the camper? But it’s […]
Does The Current Child Support System Needs Some Serious Overhauling? (Pt 2)
The roles that were common for men and women in the 1970s provide the model for today’s child support system. But things have changed. Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the wrap up on this chat about the current child support system. As we mentioned in the previous article, a few years ago […]
Does The Current Child Support System Needs Some Serious Overhauling? (Pt 1)
An interesting article calls into question all the foundational ideas the current child support system is based on. A lot of time and energy gets spent exposing the flaws in the child welfare system (as it should!) because, let’s face it – there’s enough wrong with that entire system to keep a thousand analysts working […]
When Can I Stop Paying Child Support in Michigan?
Paying child support monthly over the course of many years can add up to a lot of cash over the time. In most cases, when parents get divorced, they have to work out a custody agreement to determine which parent gets to spend time with their children and when. But visitation and custody are only […]
Am I Going to Have to Pay my Spouse’s Debts After we Get Divorced? (Pt 2)
Having to crack into your savings to take on debts that weren’t yours is awful! Hi there. We’re glad you could join us again for this discussion on marital debts, and who gets stuck paying what when the time comes to pull the plug. As we mentioned in the previous article, who accrued the debt […]
Am I Going to Have to Pay My Spouse’s Debts After we Get Divorced? (Pt 1)
Paying off debt is no fun. Paying off someone else’s debt is the worst! When people get divorced, the issue of money is usually one of the first things to come up. Questions like, “Will I get to keep my money?” and “Am I going to have to share my retirement account?” are things we […]
Can I Consolidate my Child Support Debt in Michigan? (Pt 2)
Owing a lot of child support can have a huge impact on your future finances, and Hey there! Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this discussion about paying off child support, and how you can consolidate your arrears. As we mentioned in the previous article, owing child support to the state, or to […]
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