03/ 05
Prenuptial agreements, commonly referred to as “prenups,” are increasing in popularity, and not just for the wealthy. More and more couples are using prenuptial agreements to determine custody of pets as well as to put into place emotional protections, such as a requirement for counseling prior to a divorce. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? Prior to marriage, couples may sign…
12/ 27
While many Michigan residents continue to consider divorce, a recent article in Bloomberg reported that the U.S. divorce rate has reached “its lowest level in more than 35 years,” and is on a three-year decline. This information comes from data released by the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, which analyzes data from the…
10/ 12
No one plans on getting a divorce when they enter into marriage. Couples marry with hopes and dreams of being together forever. However, with about half of all marriages now ending in divorce, it is clear that, even when couples have the best intentions, marriage is difficult and does not always work. When a couple does decide to end their…
08/ 04
Prenuptial Agreements are often considered taboo, but they can provide much needed clarity for a couple who decides to end their marriage. Likewise, a Postnuptial Agreement can also be extremely helpful in the event of a divorce. If you are already married, the opportunity for signing a Prenuptial Agreement has passed. However, a Postnuptial Agreement is still a viable option.…
04/ 01
In most instances when couples decide to divorce, the settlement process can be overrun by emotion leaving most people finding it difficult to resolve the most basic of issues and, thus, unable to reach an agreement of any kind. Struggles with communication and compromise are commonplace in divorce proceedings and are likely contributors to the end of the marriage in…
12/ 30
Divorce has become commonplace, so much so that people are often surprised if you've never been married as it is highly likely that at least 31% of your friends between the ages of 35 and 54 who are married, engaged, or cohabiting have previously gone through a divorce. Young couples marrying for the first time face a lifetime divorce risk…
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