Here is an unfortunate truth: drug addiction can affect anyone. When a parent becomes addicted to drugs, caring for a child safely and adequately may become impossible. Substance abuse impacts a parent’s ability to care for themselves as well as their child. If you...
These days, pretty much everyone has a social media profile. From meeting new people, turning to friends for business and advice to expressing your emotions, there is no limit to what you can do on social media – as long as it is legal, of course. However, not many...
Michigan is an equitable distribution state regarding property division in divorce. This means that when a couple gets divorced, their marital property is divided in a fair and just way but not necessarily equal. Here's what you need to know about property division...
Divorce can be a complicated process with various legal requirements and specific steps that must be followed. In Michigan, state laws govern how things work in a divorce. Understanding the legal aspects of a Michigan divorce and knowing what to expect will ease the...
Divorce can be stressful, whether you initiated it or not. If you and your spouse are going through irreconcilable issues, and have decided you want a divorce, how you inform them is vital. It can determine the direction of your divorce. Here are three tips to...
Divorce can be stressful. And one of the greatest points of content in most divorce cases is the division of marital property. This is especially true when there are hard feelings, and one party is determined to deprive the other of their fair share of the marital...
During the divorce process, you and your spouse's marital assets are divided. Typically, marital assets are distributed evenly, however, there’s also the matter of assets that were brought into a marriage. Who gets those assets? Do they return to the original owner?...
Divorce can be stressful for both spouses, but it is often the only feasible option. Confusion, frustration and loneliness are just some of the negative emotions that may surface. For children, these emotions are often heightened because they can’t fully process...
If you’ve decided that ending your marital union is the healthiest decision at this time, it’s important to be proactive when planning to divide your marital assets. Marital assets consist of tangible and intangible property acquired during the course of your...
Do you find yourself physically, mentally and emotionally dreading pasting a smile on your face to get through another holiday supper with your in-laws? Are you dreaming of ringing in the new year footloose and fancy-free? If so, there’s a good chance you could wind...