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  • Different Types of Divorce in Michigan (Part 2)

    In the first portion of this two part series we looked at the difference between fault and no-fault divorces, and what Michigan’s current laws are regarding divorce. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, but within those parameters there are several different ways that a divorce can be handled.   Contested divorce: In this type of…

  • Different Types of Divorce in Michigan (Part 1)

    Both marriage and divorce are legal processes that occur almost across the entire world. The only exceptions being the Philippines and the Vatican City, which do not allow divorce. While marriage is a fairly standard contract that doesn’t change much in it’s nature from place to place, divorce laws can and do differ vastly in…

  • Parental Rights vs. Service To Your Country: Custody Concerns For Deployed Parents

    With the multitude of stories circulated in the media in recent years regarding the custody struggles faced by deployed military parents, it is no wonder that individuals serving in the armed services are desperate for change.   In 2012 the Uniform Law Commission drafted the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, which serves to…

  • The Myth of The Midlife Crisis: Is It Really a Factor in Divorce?

    Midlife Crisis. It’s a term that has become so embedded in popular culture that no one thinks to question it anymore. A guy suddenly leaves his wife, gets a flashy car and starts having an affair with his twenty-two-year-old secretary? Midlife crisis. A woman ups and walks away from her family to pursue a life…

  • Strategic Advance Planning For a Michigan Divorce

    Advance planning for your divorce in Michigan can save you many thousands of dollars. Nobody likes to plan strategy for their divorce, but doing so can save you money, time and emotional distress once your divorce case is filed. Here is our list of ten important things to do if you are thinking about a…

  • The Children’s Bill of Rights: Points About Parenting During Divorce To Consider

    The term “Children’s Bill of Rights” might make you think of an introduction to American Government class in middle school, or even the “Constitution for Kids” page on historyforkids.net. In fact, the Kid’s Bill of Rights is something very different, but equally important.   The children caught up in divorces have no control over the…

  • Michigan Divorce FAQs (Part 2)

    In the first installment in this two part series on commonly asked questions about divorce in Michigan, and their corresponding answers, we covered the first six items on our list. Moving on, we are going to wrap up this FAQs segment with the last five questions, and provide you with the answers.   How do…

  • Michigan Divorce FAQs (Part 1)

    People who are considering divorce, or who have already discussed parting ways with their spouses, usually have a lot of questions.  After all, divorce is not something that most people do with any regularity, and laws can change over time, making it hard to keep up with what is current. With that in mind, we…

  • Domestic Abuse – What You Need To Know About False Allegations.

    Domestic abuse is a very real, and very frightening form of violence. It is sometimes called domestic assault or spousal abuse, and occurs between relationship partners. But we cannot justifiably discuss this topic without also addressing the issue of false allegations.   The only difference between a simple assault charge or an assault and battery…

  • Helping Your Spouse Through A Midlife Crisis

    A midlife crisis, as it is commonly understood, is a major shift in how a person perceives and reacts to the world around them. This usually occurs anywhere from one’s late thirties to early fifties. It tends to be brought on by major events in life, like the death of a parent, or a milestone…