Divorce

If you’re preparing to move on in life without your spouse after several years or more of marriage, you’ll soon be dealing with numerous legal documents and processes. Every state has its own laws regarding such matters. If you file a petition to divorce in a Michigan...

Many Michigan spouses can relate to having experienced challenges in their marital relationships. Some have overcome some serious issues, such as extramarital affairs or substance abuse problems. Not every relationship can withstand such pressure, however. Even if a...

Every Michigan family is unique. Your family’s needs might be different from your neighbors’. Even within a particular family, every member has a personality that is distinct from the rest. As a parent, you understand that changes in family life can have a profound...

When your marital relationship breaks beyond repair, you might experience numerous emotions. On the one hand, you might feel a sense of relief, having decided to move forward in life on your own in Michigan and leave an unhappy relationship behind. On the other hand,...

When you and your spouse decided to settle in Michigan and raise a family together, you no doubt expected that you would be together for a lifetime. As years passed, you may have had several children, bought a home, started a business, made some investments, and...

You may be one of many Michigan spouses who have been trying to keep a marriage intact for months, or, perhaps, even longer. On the other hand, you might relate to spouses who have encountered a serious problem in their marriage because of an individual event or issue...

No matter what your reasons were for filing the initial petition in Michigan court, the decision to legally end your marriage may evoke mixed emotions. As you begin to process your feelings and make plans for the future, you also no doubt hope to be able to achieve a...

When you make a major decision, it's impossible to be totally prepared to deal with implications the decision might have in your life. This is especially true if your decision affects your children's lives, such as moving to a new home in Michigan or quitting your...

When you married your spouse in a Michigan courthouse, church or other location, you undoubtedly imagined that your relationship would last a lifetime. Whether you and your partner were “two peas in a pod” or “opposites that attracted each other,” from your wedding...

Navigating life as a blended family can be complicated. There is often a mix of emotions, especially when traditions change to accommodate different family members. While you may know that you need to use empathy when working together, it can be challenging to guide...