A well-to-do lawyer marries a younger literature teacher, they raise a son and stay married for 20 years, taking in the good life from their homes in New York and France. Only, the marriage actually ended after just a few months, a secret divorce initiated by the...
Month: January 2016
Adoption can sometimes lead to psychological issues
When you're considering adoption to add to your family, it is important to consider some of the psychological issues a child could have because of the adoption. In some cases, family and individual issues can interfere with a child's development.Some of the issues...
Social media and divorce: Keeping the two separate
Going through a divorce is difficult, emotional and just simply not a good time in most people's lives. Many turn to friends and family for support, a shoulder to cry on and a sounding board.Today, social media is an important part of our daily lives. In the third...
Ensuring your estate planning is more than just a bunch of forms
If you've got a will, a power of attorney and a trust in place, you've probably done more than most people have in Michigan. Even getting that far can take a bit of time. That's one reason many people put off estate planning. Another reason is because they don't like...
Michigan court can consider marital fault in property division
No-fault divorces are now available in every state. You no longer have to prove that your soon-to-be ex-spouse was cheating on your or that he or she abandoned you in order to get a divorce. However, when it comes to property division in Michigan, a judge can consider...
The many forms of religious discrimination
One of the basic rights afforded to Americans by the First Amendment is the right to practice any religion. There are both state and federal laws in place that ban religious discrimination, including in the workplace.Religion is much more than just beliefs. For many,...