There’s no doubt that divorce is an emotional process. This is especially true when your children are involved in any sort of custody dispute you might have with your spouse. In order to adequately fight for yourself and your children, you need to be able to take care of yourself. That might sound challenging as you struggle to untangle your…
Readers of this blog are likely thinking about divorce or in the divorce process. For these Michiganders with kids, they are likely thinking about what co-parenting looks like after the divorce. And, a buzz term in recent years is, nesting, also known as birdnesting. But, what is it, and how can it make a divorce easier on children? Nesting defined…
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. Divorcing couples may want to take into account considerations such as their financial position, their housing situation and…
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 can be exhausting. Fortunately, many divorce cases have common issues, despite the…
A majority of families in Michigan have a family pet like a dog or cat. These animals are often seen as members of the family and they are treated as such, many times lovingly referred to as “fur babies”. When a couple decides they no longer want to be married who gets the animals can be a contentious issue in…
Some people in Michigan who are getting a divorce might find themselves at an impasse with a spouse over property division or child custody. At this point, they may be facing a choice of whether to settle or go to litigation. There are a few factors to consider. Cost and time can both be significant. A divorce that goes into…
Divorce is on the rise for older adults in Michigan and nationwide, and this can mean that they have accumulated a substantial amount of retirement savings. There are regulations around dividing retirement accounts in the process. In some cases, a document called a qualified domestic relations order is required. This is not necessary for an IRA, which only requires a…
Many challenges can arise when co-parenting children after a divorce in Michigan. However, communicating with an ex-spouse is crucial if one wants their kids to grow up to be well-balanced and healthy adults. This means that co-parents may need to sit down and discuss strategies that will encourage their children to cooperate with the parenting plan. To ensure that the…
Michigan parents who are divorced may struggle with the child custody and visitation schedule, but there can be additional challenges if the parent is long-distance. However, there are plenty of things parents can do to help maintain the bond even if they see their children infrequently in person. For example, parents can maintain regular communication with postcards, unscheduled phone calls,…
It seems that the divorce rate in the United States is slightly decreasing when it comes to younger couples, but it is on the rise for couples who are 50 years and older. One factor that contributes to some Michigan divorces is financial problems. There are several steps that individuals can take to reduce the financial fallout that comes from…