In the introductory article in this series, we talked about the difficulty that people face when they suspect their spouses of infidelity. We discussed two options for discovering the truth, namely confronting them and hiring a private detective. We looked at the pros and cons of these two options and discussed what you were up…
Having looked at the first four items on our list of things you should avoid if you’re going to pursue a Do-It-Yourself divorce, we wrap up this series with the last two concerns, namely the unintended tax consequences of DIY divorces. It is important to understand long versus short term asset values. Understanding The Tax…
In the introductory article in this series, we talked about why Do-It-Yourself divorces can be more trouble than you expect. After all, there is so much information available on the internet, but very little of it is actually relevant to Michigan’s divorce laws, and some of it is blatantly incorrect. For this reason, we give…
Do-it-yourself is everywhere. From instructions on how to build your own greenhouse using old windows to recipes for making your own laundry stain remover and lip balm, the internet is overflowing with things you can (maybe, possibly) do yourself. That’s wonderful, because it teaches self-reliance, inspires creativity, and saves money. But there are certain things…
Unlike the majority of us, celebrities have every detail of their personal lives splashed across the front of tabloids. This must be very difficult when the situation you are experiencing is a messy divorce or a contentious custody battle. But in the case of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, the allegations are far more serious.…
In this series we are discussing a few of the much-anticipated life events that can, if not properly prepared for, lead to divorce. In the first and second articles in this series we discussed the first six items on that list. Moving on, we are going to wrap up this series with the last two…
In the introductory article in this series, we looked at the first two items on the list of life events than can lead to divorce if you aren’t prepared – first on our list is your in-laws and next on the list is your first child. Moving forward, we are going to address the next…
As Michigan divorce attorneys, we know there are many momentous life events that people look forward to and plan for with great enthusiasm. Ironically enough, some of those same life events can actually cause the unraveling of your marriage and lead to divorce if you are not prepared for them. In this three part series…
We’ve all seen her on TV. The wealthy divorcee, wearing designer clothes and drinking champagne while she scoffs at the financial struggles of the ex-husband supporting her. And Hollywood has no shortage of her stories either. The First Wives Club. Intolerable Cruelty. The list goes on…. But research is revealing some interesting facts about this…
