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According to recent statistics, the state of Michigan is currently seeing its lowest divorce rates since the 1960s. However, in our state, including Grand Rapids, divorce is still a very common procedure that impacts everything from finances to family. Since Michigan...

Photo by Jessica Lewis on UnsplashThe back-to-school season is notoriously stressful for parents under normal circumstances. The COVID-19 crisis adds a layer of complexity, leaving many uncertain whether it is safe to send the kids back to school, and school districts...

Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on UnsplashThe holidays are a challenging time for families in the middle of a divorce. To add insult to injury, very reasonable concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have only further compounded the stress this time of year. How many...

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on UnsplashAlimony, a term also known as “spousal support,” is calculated according to a mathematical formula in the state of Michigan. However, other factors come into play which can affect the final alimony determination. The American Academy...

Photo by Daria Shevtsova on PexelsDivorce can be a disruptive and challenging time in the lives of Michigan families. Fortunately, with legal and physical custody arrangements in place, children can find balance and maintain a healthy relationship with both parents....

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on PexelsAn unprecedented global healthcare crisis like COVID-19 has blindsided many individuals. If you feel unprepared, you’re not alone: with coronavirus developments changing by the day, no one is certain what is around the next corner....

Photo by Dan Burton on UnsplashThe division of property in a divorce can be one of the most complicated aspects of the process, but couples with shared business assets face considerably more complex challenges. It is not uncommon for couples to become confused by how...

Photo by Scott Graham on UnsplashDivorce is a tumultuous and painful experience for everyone involved. Emotional and psychological effects inevitably have a disruptive effect on families, particularly when both spouses part ways in a less than amicable manner....

Photo by Thiago Crquera on UnsplashDivorce can be a tumultuous experience for any family, but fortunately, it doesn’t need to be chaotic and disruptive. In Michigan, a no-fault divorce state, if one spouse wishes to part ways, the divorce court must proceed. Grand...

Photo by Sergiu Vălenaș on UnsplashThere are various reasons why grandparents may wish to pursue legal adoption for their grandchildren, including parental abuse, neglect, and addiction. Some 120,000 Michiganders live with a grandchild, a significant increase from a...

Photo by: Debby Hudson on UnsplashMost of us would prefer not to think about it until absolutely necessary when it comes to end-of-life legal matters. Despite our natural aversion to—and avoidance of—such topics in the Western world, it is imperative to be prepared...

Photo Credit: Mikhail Pavstyuk on UnsplashThere’s no getting around the fact that divorce is a complicated and messy affair. Whether you and your spouse are ending your marriage on good terms or you suspect there will be challenges, it is always a good idea to consult...

Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on UnsplashFamily law is notoriously messy. Divorce can disrupt even the most stable families, causing bitterness between spouses and leaving children in the crossfire, wondering where their loyalty should lie. In some cases, spouses part...