On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Sep 3, 2019 | Divorce
When one parent has physical custody of a child, he or she may rely on the help of the other parent to provide financial support to ensure a child’s basic needs are met. Problems can occur when one parent is late with payments or stops making them altogether....
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Divorce
The number of couples in Michigan and around the country who divorce over the age of 50 has increased more than two-fold over the last 20 years. However, experts say that splitting in later life, a phenomenon known as “gray divorce”, can create a unique...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Jul 9, 2019 | Divorce
Remarriage has become increasingly common in Michigan, especially among older adults. The Pew Research Center reported that two-thirds of married couples around the country in the 55-to-64 age group have gone through previous marriages. When people enter subsequent...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Divorce
Parents in Michigan and throughout the country may actually become better at raising their children after a divorce. This is partially because they are required to take responsibility for their kids with no or limited guidance from the other spouse. In many cases,...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | May 29, 2019 | Divorce
Ending a marriage can be a life-changing experience for anyone in Michigan. Women, in particular, sometimes find financial matters especially burdensome after untying the knot. For this reason, divorcing women are often encouraged to get their investment portfolio and...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | May 16, 2019 | Divorce
Family court judges in Michigan are given broad discretion when it comes to making child support or spousal support determinations. Typically, the court will consider any compensation or earned income as well as passive income. Passive income might include income from...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | May 3, 2019 | Divorce
Michigan law states that marital property should be divided equitably but not necessarily equally in divorce cases. However, what is and is not equitable is often a matter of contentious debate. While states with community property laws require an equal division of...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Mar 19, 2019 | Divorce
Cryptocurrencies have been around since the Bitcoin was launched in 2009, and interest and awareness of cryptocurrency holdings have since increased. Cryptocurrencies have also become one of the many different types of assets that divorcing couples in Michigan need to...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Mar 4, 2019 | Divorce
The divorce rate in the United States has declined in recent years. However, the divorce rate for those who are 50 and older has increased over the past two decades. One of the possible reasons behind this trend is that there is less stigma surrounding the end of a...
On behalf of WN Law PLLC | Feb 4, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce rates are generally going down. Even so, it’s still fairly common for couples in Michigan and other states to untie the knot. In order to get a better idea of why marriages sometimes fail, a study was conducted with divorced individuals who initially...
