Tag: Divorce in Michigan
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Cell Phone Forensics in Divorce Cases: What You Need To Know
Stop and think about your cell phone for a moment. The data, pictures, apps full of communication history. It contains a vast wealth of knowledge about you. Information about what you’ve purchased, pictures of people you were with, and places you’ve been. Even records of your lists, thought, notes, and conversations. Probably far more…
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Divorce Coaching: What Is It, And Is It For You?
Most people these days have heard of life coaching, which deals with unlocking personal potential. Another common one is career coaching, which focuses on finding the ideal new career for someone looking for a change in the workplace. Though there’s a much more recent addition to the coaching options available nowadays. Curious? It’s divorce…
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The Emotional Stages Of Divorce
The end of a marriage is a traumatic and emotionally turbulent time. This is often compounded by the fact that both partners are not always in the same place emotionally during the process. The initiator will often feel conflicting emotions, ranging from relief and sorrow to resentment and guilt. The receiver, on the other…
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Stashing The Goodies Before The Split – Why Hiding Assets Before a Divorce Is a Bad Idea!
One temptation that many people face when contemplating a divorce, is the desire to stash something away so that you won’t be forced to split it with your spouse. This can be especially enticing if you’re angry with your spouse. What better way to get back at them, than by reducing their portion? Alternatively,…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution – What You Need To Know
Never heard of alternative dispute resolution? Not sure what it means, or how it could help you during your divorce? We break it down for you! What Is It? Alternative dispute resolution, from a legal perspective, is simply the use of methods like mediation and arbitration, instead of litigation, to resolve problems between…
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Debt and Divorce – What you need to know about Equitable Division (part 2)
In the previous segment in this two part series on debt and divorce, we talked about equitable division of debt during a divorce, and what that means for couples in Michigan. Moving on, we are going to look at what happens when the court has divided your marital debt, but the spouse it is…
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Debt and Divorce – What you need to know about Equitable Division (part 1)
When people get divorced, their first thoughts, when it comes to finances,are often about their assets. However, while it’s often overlooked, their debts are just as important and can have a very real impact on how the divorce is resolved. Dividing debt or figuring out who has to pay for the house and the…
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Infidelity: Is It The Cause Or The Consequence of Divorce?
There was a time in the not too distant past where an extramarital affair was a source of enormous scandal, and was viewed with similar distaste to the way people view animal abuse now days. Having an affair and getting caught made you somewhat of a social pariah. But those days have come and…
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What Should You Do, Now That Your Divorce Is Final? (Part Two)
Thank you for joining us again to discuss this list of things we highly recommend that you do after your divorce is final. We understand that divorce is an emotional and exhausting process, and many people come out feeling like they’ve been put through the wringer. You’re done and you just want to put…
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What Should You Do, Now That Your Divorce Is Final? (Part One)
Your divorce is finally over. The paperwork is all done, the assets are divided, the custody arrangements are finalized, the court visits are concluded. Whew! It was a long time coming, but you made it! Great job! You’re now officially free to move on with your new life. So, what should you do now?…