Like many other states, couples can file for divorce in Michigan without citing grounds. This is called a no-fault divorce. However, beyond the type of divorce, you must consider if you will work together to agree to the terms of your separation or litigate the matter...
Divorce is never easy. Things become especially difficult when children are involved and you cannot seem to agree on the subject. One of the approaches you can take to resolve your child custody matter is mediation. Basically, this is the process of resolving your...
Summer vacation is an exciting time for children, but it can also present unique challenges for co-parents. Not only do you have to figure out how to work out the vacation schedules, but you also need to figure out how to work out the normal daily schedule for the...
When you divorce, it is expected that you will both continue parenting your child. The exact balance is up for negotiation, but, unless a court deems it necessary to exclude one parent from the child’s life for safety reasons, both parents must work together to raise...
If you’re a parent, it’s likely that one of the reasons you’ve chosen to mediate your divorce (or at least consider it) is to keep things as amicable as possible between you and your co-parent. Mediation is good practice for working together in the coming years as...
If you and your spouse have agreed that you can work together to divorce via mediation, then you should be able to work together to sell your home. Selling the family home and splitting the proceeds is often the only financially feasible choice for divorcing couples....
Mediation is one of the most effective tools for those hoping to pursue a peaceful divorce. Those who share children are among the many divorcing couples in Michigan that might benefit from mediation prior to hearings in family court. Why is mediation so beneficial...
Divorce is a complex and emotional process, even if you and your spouse agree it’s time to separate.. Anger, sadness and stress may cause you to make some mistakes during the divorce mediation process. Although divorce mediation is simple and less expensive, there...
Your marriage is coming to an end and you’ve known other people who have gone through bitter, drawn-out litigation. You are certain this is not something you want to go through. So what are your options? Divorce mediation is a voluntary alternative for couples who...
In many cases, business partners are completely unrelated. They are simply two people who decided to work together to start a company. But there are also many cases in which married couples will start companies together as a joint venture. Family businesses are one of...