Ending a decades-long marriage is rarely easy. Even people who are unhappy in their marriages often decide they’d rather stay with the person they’ve spent most of their life with than take a chance on what life will bring if they’re on their own. Deciding whether or...
Shared custody arrangements are the new normal for most divorcing parents. Although many familial factors influence the exact way that judges split up custody, most divorcing parents can expect to share custody of their children with their ex. Evenly split or 50/50...
Cabin life is a big part of summer for a lot of people in Michigan. Whether you inherited a rural cabin from your parents or you and your spouse bought one so you would have someplace to escape with your kids every summer, you probably love your little getaway....
As January gets closer, we can expect to see a surge of divorces in the United States. The rates of new filings are set to soar, just as they do every year, as soon as the holiday season ends. Generally, the increase in divorce rates in January is about 25%. Some...
When your doctor asks you how many drinks you have per week, or when a police officer asks you how many drinks you had that evening, do you know exactly how to count them? It seems simple enough, but many people make critical mistakes that can lead to DUI arrests. ...
People only file for bankruptcy when they are struggling with overwhelming debts, and they may not qualify for bankruptcy if they have a high enough income to address them. While many people are eligible for bankruptcy even if they have no income whatsoever, they...
Moving on with your life after divorce often means actually moving somewhere. Getting away from all of the memories of your marriage can help you heal and focus on your future. Michigan is a big state with plenty of opportunities. You may have connections in another...
It’s not unusual for couples who already know that they want a divorce to wait until after the holidays to start the process. Some of them simply don’t want the kids to associate the holiday season with their parents’ divorce. Others dread the thought of dealing with...
Like in all other states, it is illegal to drive while impaired in Michigan. Drivers are not legally able to operate a vehicle when they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or greater. If the person is under the age of 21, then they cannot drive legally if they...
As a parent, you naturally want your children to experience all of the joy of the holiday season -- but holiday conflicts with your ex can set the stage for some very sour memories. How can you avoid holiday problems with your ex? First, pick up your parenting...
