Divorce

It seems fewer people are choosing the path of marriage these days. At least that seems to be the case in Michigan, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 1960, 79% of all households in the state were led by married couples. That number is now around 47%. With that...

The saga of the breakdown of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s marriage continues. Some Michigan residents were likely surprised -- as many were -- when the A-list celebrity couple announced they would be getting a divorce in 2016. The private judge who heard their case...

When getting divorced, you need to know as much as possible about your own assets. To some, this seems simple: Of course, they know about their assets because they deal with them all of the time. To others, though, they’re faced with a very steep learning curve and it...

Over the past 20 years, couples have been using mediation to draft their divorce resolutions at an increased rate. Mediation serves as a method of alternative dispute resolution that helps parties design their resolution together. Mediation works well for divorce,...

One of the most difficult things to deal with in a marriage is your spouse being unfaithful. When this happens, you have to think carefully about your next steps. Whether you opt to stay with them or end the marriage, you will need to ensure that you're taking steps...

Michigan's divorce laws are complex, and some depend on the circumstances present at the time of the split. It is imperative to ensure that you meet the requirements for divorce in this state so that you don't waste your time or effort on a petition that isn't...

Divorce can be an emotional, personal and financial decision, regardless of the time of year. Michigan couples who are thinking about divorce might not believe that the time of year has a significant effect on finally deciding to move on from an unhappy marriage, but...