What Happens to My Retirement Accounts After My Divorce?

What Happens to My Retirement Accounts After My Divorce?

Photo by PeopleImages on iStock  What Happens to My Retirement Accounts After My Divorce? Among the emotional toll that a divorce takes, there are difficult administrative and financial decisions to make. How will custody be determined? Can either of us continue...
Writing Your Own Will: What Could Go Wrong?

Writing Your Own Will: What Could Go Wrong?

Photo by shapecharge  on iStock If you search “writing my will in Michigan,” you will be inundated with websites and software options for putting together a will all on your own. Some online tax preparation services even tack on the option to create your...
Divorce: Mediation, or Litigation?

Divorce: Mediation, or Litigation?

Photo by spawns on iStock Divorce: Mediation, or Litigation? The phrase “divorce proceedings” might bring a lot of images to mind. Maybe you picture two people sitting at a conference table, arguing over who gets what. You might imagine a couple on...
Establishing Paternity and Custody between Unmarried Parents

Establishing Paternity and Custody between Unmarried Parents

Photo Credit: NataliaDeriabina Establishing Paternity and Custody between Unmarried Parents   When a baby is born, everyone wants what’s best for that child: cousins want him to grow strong so they can play with him when he’s older, grandparents...