If you didn't sign a prenup when you first got married in Michigan, it's too late to sign one when you start thinking about divorce. You'll have to figure out other ways to protect your assets when you and your former spouse start dividing up your properties. The...
Divorce
Can you keep your business in a divorce?
Going through a divorce in Michigan is stressful enough, and something most people want to avoid. However, the dissolution of a marriage is often the best route for some people. However, things can become very complicated once a business becomes involved....
Dealing with a devastating divorce? These 3 tips can help
The stress of a divorce can leave you physically and mentally exhausted. There is no question that ending a long-term relationship is difficult, and you may find it hard to know what to do next.As you begin going through the process of a divorce, there are a few...
Tips for getting your single life off to a good start
Recovering from a divorce is a challenging undertaking. Not only do you have to think about the things that come with the legal process, you also have to try to rebuild your life. There are several things that you can do that might prepare you for moving on.One thing...
An overview of divorce laws in Michigan
Divorce laws vary from state to state. This means that the way a specific divorce is handled in Michigan will be different from the way it would in, say, Texas or California. The divorce laws in different states can lead to hugely different outcomes, both in terms of...
Implement divorce changes with consideration for the children
One of the primary duties of a parent is protecting your children. This doesn't stop just because you go through a divorce. In fact, you'll have to ensure that your child's best interests are protected during the child custody process. You and your ex can do this as a...
Finding hidden assets during divorce
Divorce is complicated and time-consuming, even in ideal circumstances where spouses approach their split amicably. However, divorce between spouses with significant assets is often much more complex, and can easily lead to troubling behavior by either party. In many...
Divorce is often initiated by the woman
Divorce isn't an easy journey for most people, so many couples try to work through everything they face before they split up. While some might assume that the woman is the person less likely to take that step, women are the ones who initiate nearly 70% of all...
What happens when business co-owners get divorced?
You and your spouse started your business as friends. Through the early years of the company, with all of the time spent together getting it going, you fell in love. You got married. You did all of the "normal" things people do after marriage -- buying a home, having...
You’re likely to get divorced. Here’s why.
Worried that your marriage is heading for divorce? Maybe you already feel like it's coming. Maybe you know that divorce is common and, even though your marriage feels pretty stable, you worry about what may happen. Maybe you know other people who got divorced, even...