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Michigan couples facing marital difficulties may wonder if one spouse can prevent the other from obtaining a divorce. The answer, in most cases, is no. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court doesn't assign blame or require proof of wrongdoing to grant...
As you navigate through the complexities of your divorce process, you’ll need to do what you can to remain focused on your short-term and long-term goals. This is easier said than done, as you may be regularly tempted to give into your emotional responses to your...
One thing that you have to do during a divorce is close your joint bank account. There are two main reasons to do this. First, you want to take sole control of your finances moving forward and establish a personal bank account. Second, you have a right to at least a...
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged decision for any couple, perhaps especially when children are involved. This situation can be so difficult that many parents wonder whether it is better to stay together for the short-term sake of the children or to...
As co-parents, it’s best to accept that your parenting styles may differ from each other and do your best to accommodate your differences. However, sometimes, that can be tough. One example is if your ex is what some call a “Disneyland parent.” The term refers to a...
When one relationship is over, you are typically free to enter another. Yet, what about when you are in the middle of a divorce? While your marriage may be dead in the water, it can take time for the court to declare the official end of it. Can you date someone new in...
If you ask divorced couples why they divorced, money issues will often appear as one of the factors. Understanding more about this can help you assess the state of your marriage. Here are some of the factors that could make a divorce more likely: You have different...
What should happen in a litigated divorce is this: Each spouse should present a complete list of all their assets to the court. What sometimes happens is this: One or both spouses fail to mention particular assets in an attempt to conceal them from their spouse and...
Telling your spouse that you want to end your marriage is a far more complicated undertaking than many realize. As such, adequate preparation will increase the chances that this turn of events will go as smoothly as the delivery of such monumental news can. With that...
When parents divorce, one of the most important things that they need to settle is how they will split time and responsibility for their children. Modern-day courts use “the child’s best interests” as the principal guiding factor when parents can’t reach an agreement...