During a divorce, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is often pivotal in certain property division scenarios. This legal order allows for the division of retirement plans and pensions, which are often some of the most significant assets couples share. It...
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Tips for having “the divorce conversation” with your kids
The way that you tell your children you’re going to get divorced can have a big impact on how they process this information. Doing it thoughtfully can help things go smoothly and make it easier for the children. Missteps in this conversation can just create new issues...
Avoid these common co-parenting mistakes
When a couple’s marriage ends and children are involved, co-parenting is an excellent way to try to keep the children’s lives as stable as possible and mitigate any damage the divorce can cause to the family unit. Divorce is painful and difficult for everyone, but...
3 ways to focus on your children’s best interests post-divorce
Divorcing with children in the house is typically harder than it is when there are no kids affected by a couple’s circumstances. There are more financial considerations to address and a very strong likelihood that the parents will continue seeing each other frequently...
Why a Michigan OWI costs more than you might think
Allegations of operating while intoxicated (OWI) are some of the most common criminal charges pursued in Michigan. Police officers arrest some people during traffic stops and others at the scene of car crashes for allegedly driving after having too much to drink. Many...
Should you split up the day for the holidays?
Splitting up the holidays can often be difficult for co-parents. Maybe you got divorced over the summer and now you’re moving into the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve – for the first time. You’re trying to determine how both of you can share...
3 co-parenting tips that will help your children adjust
Children often act out when their parents divorce. It is quite common for families to report a major slump in children's grades following the divorce of their parents. Behavioral issues and changing circles of friends are also common. Some children start presenting...
Do you really know your Miranda Rights?
Most people don't understand Michigan state law, let alone their rights under the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. People misunderstand how legal code works or make wildly inaccurate assumptions based on stories they hear on social media or something...
Is keeping the house your goal for your upcoming divorce?
The Michigan real estate market has been quite strong in recent years. As you think about divorce, you may worry about your housing arrangement. Maybe you want to ensure that your children can stay in the same school district, or perhaps you feel strongly about...
What’s the likelihood of losing your job due to an OWI?
When you are accused of operating while intoxicated, it means that an officer believes that you were impaired by drugs or alcohol when behind the wheel of your vehicle. This accusation should be taken seriously for several reasons, one of which is that your job or...