Divorce is undoubtedly challenging, including for high-net-worth couples. However, an amicable divorce is possible, even with complex financial situations. In Michigan, spouses can take several approaches to ensure a smoother separation process. These approaches...
Divorce
3 reasons that Michigan spouses choose uncontested divorces
The Michigan family courts manage plenty of cases each year where spouses fight over their shared assets and their children. Contested or litigated divorces are often what people imagine when they talk about divorce proceedings in Michigan, but not every divorce needs...
Why do divorcing Michigan couples turn to mediation
Divorce is common across Michigan, and even those who thought they would stay with their spouse forever sometimes realize their healthiest or happiest future requires a divorce. Especially when there are children involved, divorcing spouses often want to do what they...
Can someone’s shopping habits affect the outcome of a divorce?
With the exception of those who have a marital agreement with their spouse, there can be a lot of negotiating that occurs as spouses attempt to divide both their property and their debts after they’ve decided to divorce. Unless a divorcing couple agrees about what...
Discussing a child’s college costs during divorce negotiations
Separating couples with children -- whether minors or young adults – have a lot to talk about during the divorce process. One of those topics should include college costs. Who will pay for your children’s education? Will each parent pay a specific share? Any parent...