Divorce

Your future is at stake in a divorce case. Post-divorce life might look quite different than married life, no matter how long the marriage lasted. How can you prepare for a potentially drastic life change? For those who are going to be in a high-asset divorce case,...

The emotional upheaval of divorce can cloud the cut-and-dried financial details that are a large part of both ending a marriage and setting a course for the future. With the median cost of divorce at $7,500, the cost of the split can potentially be high in other ways...

In Michigan and across the nation, marriages will inevitably face a litany of challenges. During normal times, relationships have their ups and downs. When there is a worldwide health crisis that changes how people live, work and function, it can exacerbate existing...

Couples in Bloomingfield Hills who have been married for decades and are now seeking a divorce face issues that their younger counterparts may not. One issue that may worry many of those at or near retirement is what will happen to their retirement accounts if they...

Contrary to what many Michigan residents may think, a prenuptial agreement is not about staking a claim over one’s assets and it is also not about dooming a marriage even before it begins. As people grow older, they change and their circumstances change. As a result,...

The dividing of retirement accounts can be one of the most complicated parts of the entire process. Many people do not realize it, but your retirement account is often your most valuable asset. If you’ve worked for a long time contributing to a 401k, IRA or pension...

When it comes time to divide the family home during the divorce process, divorcing couples may be unfamiliar with their options. Understanding the different ways that a home may be divided during divorce can help the property division process progress more smoothly....

Getting a divorce can be one of the most life-altering situations a person could experience. For many people, a divorce case is the only time they ever have any contact with the courts. And, for some, the emotions that drive the case and the push toward a resolution...

Since the 1990’s, statistics show that the rate of gray divorce within the United States has more than doubled.  If you are unaware of what a gray divorce is, it is one between a couple who is in their 50’s or older.  These divorces often carry many more possible...