Most divorcing couples understand that working together to divide assets and establish a custody arrangement and parenting plan is a quicker and less costly way to settle their divorce. However, that road may not always be accessible when couples reach an impasse over...
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How do you handle artwork in a divorce?
Divorcing couples are in the position of making decision after decision during this agonizing process. When there are minor children involved, custody and support are often the primary focus. Then there is the question of selling your primary residence or whether one...
What is a collaborative divorce?
When many people picture the concept of "divorce," they imagine high-powered lawyers going toe-to-toe in a courtroom and a lot of emotional drama wrapped up in a high-stakes game of financial tug of war. The reality is that divorce does not have to be this dramatic,...
Find hidden assets during the discovery process
It is common for one person to feel they are drawing the short straw in a Michigan divorce. This is especially true if there are multiple properties, retirement and bank accounts involved. If you are negotiating a divorce settlement, you may have concerns about...
Is your spouse hiding assets?
As a couple in Michigan who has decided to get a divorce, you and your spouse have a lot of hurdles to jump. Not only that, as a couple with high assets, you could be facing struggles unique to people in your position. For example, it is more common in high asset...
Is it a good idea to get a postnuptial agreement?
Thankfully the divorce rate in Michigan has not gone up in the last several decades, but it still hovers around 50%. Many couples with higher assets plan a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married. However, for those couples who do not have a prenup, a...
Should we wait until after the holidays to file for divorce?
With the holidays fast approaching, couples in Michigan often set aside their problems for the time being. Many parents who know divorce is imminent do not want to disrupt celebrations for the children, so many wait to file for divorce until the New Year. Even if this...
What is a grey divorce?
Like many older couples throughout Michigan, you and your spouse have probably been in a partnership for several decades. Now, despite the children being out of the house and a number of grandchildren or even great-grandchildren, you may have decided that the...
Should you be suspicious of a spouse’s spending habits?
Michigan couples going through divorce already have many hurdles to clear. For example, you will have to figure out how to divide your assets. Unfortunately, this process may not always be as straightforward or even as honest as it should be. High asset divorces in...
Can changes to one’s work routine cause marital problems?
Marital problems can have many causes, whether one partner is unfaithful, or a couple simply cannot see eye to eye on key issues. However, even seemingly minor changes in one’s life can result in problems within their personal relationships, especially their marriage....