There really is a lot to figure out when a couple gets divorced. If they have children, then dealing with custody agreements and figuring out child support is often the primary focus. Diving their assets is another issue that can take a long time and be quite complex, especially if they own multiple homes, vehicles, […]
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I Just Got Served Divorce Papers… What Now? (Pt 2)
Here is our simple and straightforward list of things you need to do when you get served divorce papers in Oakland County, Michigan… Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on what to do when you’re served divorce papers. As we mentioned in the previous article, here in Oakland County you […]
I Just Got Served Divorce Papers… What Now? (Pt 1)
Being served divorce papers can be a frustrating and heartbreaking experience. But what matters now is how you respond to them! It’s not fun, we understand that. Whether you saw this coming from miles away, or it came completely out of left field, being served divorce paperwork can be a depressing and frustrating experience. However, […]
Are You Considering Separation During Your Oakland County Divorce Process?
The process of separating your lives when a marriage ends can take a while to do, and needs time to adjust to. If you’re a resident of Michigan’s Oakland County, Macomb County or Livingston County, and you’re considering getting a divorce, then you’re already thinking about living life without your spouse. You’ve probably thought about […]
Does it Matter Who Files For Divorce First in Oakland County? (Pt 1)
Divorce isn’t a race. If you feel the need to file first, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons! If we got a dollar every time someone called us in a panic, rushing to file for divorce first because they want to beat their spouse to the courthouse, we could probably all retire […]
Michigan’s Required Delay Period Could Mess up Your Oakland County Divorce Plans!
If you had a timeline you were trying to stick to for your divorce, then you need to know about this required delay… For many Oakland County couples, once they decide that they’re ready to end their marriages and move on to better futures, they want to get rolling as quickly as possible. They don’t […]
Can Cyber-Spying on Your Spouse Affect Your Divorce?
The days of Sherlock Holmes are over. Most spying these days is done digitally. There was a time in the not too distant past when spying on your spouse meant hiring a private detective to follow them around with binoculars and a long-lens camera. (Or for those with less disposable income, simply trailing around after […]
I’m Getting Divorced, But I Have a Newborn Baby. What Should I do? (Pt 3)
Parenting a newborn when you’re filing for divorce is extremely challenging, but there are ways to overcome the challenges. Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this interesting and important subject here in Oakland County, Michigan. Whether you live in Oakland County, Macomb County or Livingston County, this information applies. […]
Should You Move Out Before The Divorce is Final? (Pt 2)
Welcome back! We’ve been discussing the issue of whether or not a person (usually the husband) should move out of their house during the initial divorce talks, or if they should stay home and stick it out until the divorce is final. There are several schools of thought on this, with different people claiming […]
Should You Move Out Before The Divorce is Final? (Pt 1)
You’ve seen it before in about a thousand movies – they fight, she cries, he stares vacantly at the wall, each trapped in their own private misery. And whether it was the lipstick on his collar, the money she charges to the credit card that they can’t afford, or simply the sparks that fly […]
