Michigan is known as a “no fault” divorce state. That means that individuals do not have to plead cruelty, adultery, or any of the other historic “fault” grounds for divorce that were once required in some American jurisdictions. Rather, they only have to claim that...
Benefits of a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are sometimes viewed as something negative. There are many important benefits, however, associated with prenuptial agreements that couples considering or entering marriage should be aware of. Benefits of prenuptial agreements Prenuptial...
Preparing for the holidays post-divorce
Parents in Michigan who divorced in 2020 are now facing Thanksgiving and the winter holidays as newly single individuals, sometimes for the first time in years or even decades. It is important that they prepare for the holidays ahead of time, to ensure their holiday...
Why do some couples over age 50 decide to divorce?
Divorce is not limited to young couples or even middle-aged couples. These days more couples in the Southfield area who have been married for decades are looking to end their marriages in what is referred to as a “grey divorce.” The following are some reasons why some...
Don’t let parental substance abuse harm your child
Most people hope that they can settle their child custody disputes amicably. In many instances, though, this simply isn’t possible. The parties can differ in what they think is in the child’s best interests, and many times parents deny some of the accusations leveled...