We live in an online world. Between Amazon, Netflix, and Google, there isn’t much you can’t get online these days. Everything from streaming movies, searching information, and buying everything you need for daily life (including groceries) can be done with a click of the mouse. So why should divorces be any different? Well, for many…
If you’re considering getting divorced in the future in Oakland County, you need to know that the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will be changing the way alimony is taxed for all separations and divorces after 2018. What does that mean, and how could it affect your finances in the future? We’ll explain……
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People respond differently to the news that a friend or family member is getting divorced. For some, the news is met with relief, especially if the person ending their marriage has been unhappy for years. Sometimes people respond with sorrow, or even pity. But for some, all they can muster is anger! And this means…
Welcome back! In our previous article on whether or not you should date during your divorce process, we looked at the legal and strategic reasons why it’s a pretty bad idea to start a new relationship before the old one is officially over. Moving on, we’re going to wrap it up with a break down…
Just because you’ve decided to get a divorce, doesn’t mean that you should immediately jump back into the dating scene. No matter how much you may want to, (or how often your friends may encourage it) separated is not the same thing as divorced. Many people who rush back into relationships end up doing more…
In our introductory article in this two-part series, we talked about the importance of both spouses having a handle on your family’s finances. Not because one of you isn’t equipped to handle it, but because life is unpredictable. Should something unplanned take place, like disability, death or divorce, perhaps you won’t have to pay an…
Most of us Oakland County couples have assigned the responsibility of paying bills and dealing with finances to one member of the family. Sometimes it’s the husband, and sometimes it’s the wife, but rarely is it both spouses. While this may seem convenient, it’s not actually a good idea! Why? Because if a marriage…
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us for this discussion on Oakland County’s Friend of the Court. So far we’ve discussed what they are, and what a person could expect when first dealing with them. Moving on, we’re going to look at some of the roles they play and the purposes they serve, many of…
Regardless of where in Michigan they live, most people have heard of the Friend of the Court in some capacity or another. It’s a name that some people associate with problem solving, while others get angry just hearing the words. But one thing the name doesn’t do, is explain itself. What does “friend of the…
