While estate plans can help Michigan residents protect their assets while alive and after death, they can cost money to create. The amount of money that a person may spend on their plan depends on their needs. However, it is advised that those who are looking to hire...
Arguments over household chores could lead to more divorces than Michigan couples may realize. In a recent Harvard Business School survey of 3,000 divorced couples, housework disputes was listed as the top reason for splitting by one-quarter of respondents. Spending...
The divorce process can have a detrimental effect on one's finances. However, there are steps that Michigan residents can take to protect their money. It is important that divorcing individuals are aware of their own credit standing as well as that of their spouse....
Tax laws around alimony are set to change in 2019 for people who live in Michigan and throughout the country. However, experts are unsure just how the new rules will play out. The current law allows people who pay alimony to deduct it from their taxes and requires the...
A researcher and marriage counselor, John Gottman, has identified contempt, criticism, stonewalling and defensiveness as elements in a marriage that make it more likely to end in divorce. Of the four, contempt is the most destructive because shows a lack of respect...
After a separation or divorce, some people in Michigan could be the target of stalking by a former spouse. When the Justice Department did a study on stalking in 2012, it found that although 1.5 percent of the adult population reported experiencing stalking, that...
In 2015, Michigan had a divorce rate of 6.0. This came out to over 29,000 divorces in that year alone, according to data from the state's Department of Health & Human Services. Before pursuing a divorce in earnest, it is good if both parties have a complete...
Divorce is a highly emotional time for everyone involved, especially the children. Though you may feel animosity toward your soon-to-be ex-spouse, it is important to keep that negativity away from the kids and focus on their best interests. The experience of the...
A house becomes a lot more than just an address after a few years. Home owners must put blood, sweat and tears into making it a home. You spend hours painting the walls, decorating each room and manicuring the lawn. After a while it becomes a part of who you are. This...