Christmas is supposed to be about peace and love and goodwill towards men. But for many Michigan families, it’s about ending a marriage. For many Michigan families, Christmas time means putting up the tree, watching beloved Christmas movies, and giving gifts to all your loved ones. And for many families, those things are simply part […]
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Which Year of Marriage is The Most Likely to End in Divorce?
There are loads of reasons why people get divorced. Everything from the most obvious reasons, like affairs and money issues, to those personal particulars, that no one saw coming, like loading the dishwasher the “wrong way” and voting for the wrong politician in the elections. So far, there’s been no particular formula that marriage experts […]
Does it Count as “Abandonment” if I Move Out Before The Divorce is Final?
Just last week we talked about whether or not you can change the locks in your home when your spouse moves out before the divorce. It can be a tricky subject, and one that needs the input of a skilled divorce attorney, because there are a few legal landmines down that path you’ll need to […]
Divorces Are Down in Michigan! But What Does That Say About Marriage?
Yay! Divorce rates are on a downward trend in Michigan! But then again, so are marriages. So what’s really going on here…? As we pointed out in a recent article about the difference between the traditional view of marriage and the more modern perspective, the way people see marriage is changing. So it probably comes […]
Wondering About Mediation in Your Divorce? We’ve Got Answers.
A mediator works with you and your spouse and your respective attorneys to overcome problems and arrive at fair and equitable decisions. If you’ve heard about mediation as a way to facilitate divorce, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you, we understand your concern. Divorce is a very difficult transition in life, and so […]
Can They Make my Kids Testify at my Divorce Trial?
Can you imagine how absolutely terrifying it would be for a child to sit in a courtroom, faced by both of their parents, and have to answer questions about their relationship? In a word – yes. Children are allowed to provide witness testimony at trials, even divorce trials. But the reality is that you should […]
Can I Start a Tinder Account Before my Divorce is Official?
Starting a Tinder account before your divorce is official might look bad in the eyes of the court! If this were a meme, this is a question would be followed by “asking for a friend”. You’d be amazed at how often we get asked that – people who want advice on how soon they can […]
If You’re Getting Out of an Abusive Marriage, Make Sure You Get Help! (Pt 1)
Leaving an abusive spouse can be a very stressful and frightening process. Make sure you have the right supports in place to help you during and after the divorce. For many people whose marriages are unhappy or unfulfilling, the end of the marriage means the end of the frustrations that plagued them. But for people […]
Are Divorce Records Really Public in Michigan?
If you want your divorce records to be sealed by the court, you have to convince the Judge it’s necessary! We live in a time when the issue of privacy is very big, and people have very strong feelings on the subject. One the one hand, we tend to ‘live out loud’ online, sharing everything […]
Should I Stay or Should I go? Is Your Marriage Savable, or is it Time to File For Divorce? (Pt 1)
It may be time to pack your bags and hit the road. But how do you know for sure..? Many people in unhappy marriages have asked themselves that question at some point or another, but the answers are rarely as straightforward as we’d like. Relationships are complicated, and especially if you’ve been with your spouse […]
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