Divorce is one of the most challenging life experiences you can go through because it affects several aspects of your life. However, when you have decided to file for divorce in Michigan, it is important that you understand the different stages of the divorce process...
A marriage can end in divorce, but this does not mean your debts will no longer need settled. When you dissolve your marriage, it is important to understand the laws and rules governing debt and divorce in the state of Michigan. Just like assets, Michigan laws...
If you are having trouble paying your bills and are considering methods of reducing what you owe, one of the options may be to go into bankruptcy. Consumer bankruptcies usually include either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Both of these have the potential to help...
You don’t deal with the police often, so you’re nervous when they pull up in the driveway. One of the officers comes to the door and asks to come inside. You know that a search warrant means officers can enter your home even if you tell them that you’d rather they...
When you’re starting to look into the divorce process, you’re probably focused on what you need to learn to make it go smoothly. There are a lot of topics to consider, from dividing retirement assets to making a child custody plan to looking into the various deadlines...
When parents have never married, or they separate either during the mother’s pregnancy or shortly thereafter, it can be more challenging to draft a co-parenting plan that provides for all of the infant’s needs and still allows both parents access to their baby. But...
When you first met your future spouse, you thought that their quiet nature and quirky ways were cute. In fact, you enjoyed being in a relationship with someone who was not a carbon copy of every partner with whom you had shared prior relationships. But somewhere...
After Memorial Day, the police are on high alert for DUIs. Of course, they look for drunk drivers at any time of the year, but with the increase in travel, parties and events, summer is a time when there are more people to monitor. Whether it is due to boating or...
Once you start your divorce, things can move quickly. You can feel pressured into making decisions without proper preparation. While you do not want your divorce to drag, you need to allow time to get your thoughts together and take a realistic look at your finances....
How you divide your property can be one of the most challenging issues in your divorce. One asset which causes more issues than most is the family home. You often hear divorcees celebrating how they kept the house or complaining about how their spouse took it from...
