Life Insurance, Beneficiaries, and Divorce in Michigan: What You Need to Know
Life Insurance, Beneficiaries, and Divorce in Michigan: What You Need to Know When going through a divorce, there are many financial aspects to consider, and one that often gets overlooked is life insurance. In Michigan, the Judgment of Divorce can have significant implications for life insurance policies and beneficiaries, particularly when it comes to removing […]
3 Steps to Take When Preparing for Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is a highly structured process. The goal of divorce mediation is to facilitate a mutually-agreeable outcome for divorce cases with outstanding disputes. If spouses have not yet agreed on how they should address their property or other important aspects of their divorce, they may feel like litigation is inevitable. However, litigation can be […]
How will your spouse’s retirement accounts affect your divorce?
As you and your spouse divide your property during your divorce, you will want to pay special attention to their retirement accounts. Your spouse may have been your household’s breadwinner, and these accounts are likely held in their name alone. Yet, they may have established their accounts – or their accounts grew in value – […]
Is it appropriate to wait until your children are adults to divorce?
Parents generally want to do the right thing for their children. That can include not divorcing despite not wanting to be married anymore. Some parents believe that it is better to wait until their children reach the age of 18 to divorce. This would give them a more stable home environment and potentially minimize the […]
5 benefits of divorce mediation
Not every divorce has to involve a bitter battle between former spouses. Some couples want to divorce amicably and avoid difficult divorce drama. If you and your spouse are ending your marriage and you want to keep your divorce civil, you may want to consider divorce mediation. In divorce mediation, couples use a mediator and work […]
How can you modify a child custody order in Michigan?
If you want to change a child custody order in Michigan, you can do so if you use the Motion Regarding Custody form. The court will need to evaluate the changes that you would like to make. For example, if you’re asking to increase your parenting time and to decrease the other parent’s time due […]
Can mediation help you get more out of your divorce settlement?
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that has the potential to be extremely helpful for you. It takes place in a private setting with a mediator. That mediator is not on anyone’s “side,” but rather there to help you and your spouse understand how you may be affected by the choices you make. […]
Can one parent move to Detroit or Wisconsin after a divorce?
Living in a small town in West Michigan has many benefits. The Whitehall area is a beautiful community. However, those who have experienced a difficult time while living in the area may start thinking about relocating eventually. They may hope to take their children with them when they relocate. A parent who has divorced might […]
