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Month: September 2015
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September
New Research Indicates Divorce Might Not Be as Unhealthy as Suspected
By Jeffrey M. Salassa
While there is no question that divorce is a difficult and emotional process, many studies have been done examining the positive effects of divorce after the process is completed. More specifically, the positive effects a divorce can have on a person's health may actually outweigh the negative effects ...Read More -
Despite a previous bill passed by Michigan residents in 2004 that banned marriage between same-sex couples, the United State Supreme Court's June 2015 ruling nullified such bills nationwide and legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states. The court's decision was a major victory for the LGBT community, but ...Read More -
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September
Could Mississippi Same-Sex Divorce Case Be Precursor to Similar Cases in Michigan?
By Jeffrey M. Salassa
After many years of controversy and debate, the LGBT community finally received the decision they have been seeking when, in June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states could no longer ban same-sex couples from being married. This landmark decision will no doubt have long-lasting implications, some ...Read More -
When a couple decides to end their marriage, it is not uncommon for one spouse to attempt to obtain a significantly disproportionate settlement in their favor. This is especially true when one of the spouses has a large estate. Divorce settlements are often complicated no matter how much ...Read More