Divorce

When one spouse has an addiction problem it could actually contribute to the end of a marriage. Addiction is an illness that rears many ugly heads and, sadly, also one that leads to the divorce of many Michigan couples. The problems addiction creates within an...

You know you had a court date for your divorce, and you intended to go, but you marked the wrong day on your calendar and you missed it. Now what happens? In cases like this, it may be possible to ask the court to reschedule. You need to explain why you missed the...

When you ask experts about the average length of a marriage, they’re quick to point out that every situation is different. Some couples get married at 18 years of age and will divorce a year later. Others will stay married for 20 years or a lifetime. No two situations...

It is not just a couple who is affected when their marriage comes to an end. All family members are impacted, especially children. Divorce can affect the mental health of kids, no matter what their ages. Married parents in Michigan who have decided to end their...

It’s no secret that getting a fair shake in your divorce means finding an experienced legal advocate. If your spouse is inclined to play dirty, however, you may find yourself shut out from all of the best lawyers in your area. The process is called “conflicting out” a...

It has been a while since actress Gwyneth Paltrow invented a catchphrase for the end of a marriage. Michigan residents might remember when Paltrow and her musician husband Chris Martin didn’t announce their divorce back in 2014, but rather announced their conscious...

Most married couples wait for the day when they can own their own homes. However, if the marriage should ever end in divorce, those couples in Michigan may find what they once dreamed of owning could be the cause of consternation. Some couples may choose to keep the...

There are a lot of things that can end your marriage: Infidelity, job loss, medical issues, general unhappiness, and getting married too young are just a few. The list goes on and on.  One thing that you may have heard people talk about, though, is the so-called...

When the Christmas holidays are over and everyone has welcomed the new year, couples may turn their thoughts to their marriages. It seems that some Michigan couples choose the first month of the year to make the hard decision to file for divorce. January is often seen...

A college education does not come cheaply. Tuition rates have been rising steadily and the average cost to put a child through a post-secondary education in Michigan today is more than $14,000 a year according to recent statistics. But what happens when parental...