On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Sep 2, 2020 | Divorce
Married couples tend to plan for their future together. Your retirement budget and savings likely reflect an intention to live with your spouse and share your expenses and savings during your golden years. However, just because you’ve planned something...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Aug 31, 2020 | Divorce
You’ve tried your best to make your marriage work, but you’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time to file for divorce. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but staying in a bad marriage won’t do you any good. Here are some steps to take if you decide that you want to file...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Aug 20, 2020 | Divorce
A conflict-heavy divorce takes a huge toll on a family. Arguments and hostility can create untenable home environments that can lead to years of resentment between parents and their children. To combat this hostility, many couples use mediation to draft their divorce...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Aug 20, 2020 | Divorce
Dividing property can be a painful, confusing part of divorce. Not only can it be challenging to understand what gets divided and how, but it can also make people feel insecure about their future financial stability. To better prepare for this part of a divorce,...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Jul 23, 2020 | Divorce
Michigan couples who are interested in each other may spend time getting to know each other. If they decide they are compatible, they may get married, promising to spend the rest of their lives together. When the marriage doesn’t work out and the couple decides to...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Jun 1, 2020 | Divorce
Michigan parents whose marriages are ending usually have many decisions to make. If a divorce is especially contentious, child custody issues may be on the table. One parent may feel justified in seeking sole custody of the children. However, this is not always an...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | May 22, 2020 | Divorce, Estate Planning
If you’re divorcing, updating your estate plan may be the last thing on your mind. Yet, failing to do so can lead to repercussions in the long run. By making crucial changes, you can save your assets from falling into your spouse’s hands. Beneficiary designation...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Apr 24, 2020 | Divorce
Marriages aren’t the same as they were in previous generations. More millennials who marry have already completed their education, established their own careers and even purchased property. When they marry, they may keep some aspects of their lives separate. It is not...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Apr 6, 2020 | Divorce
By now, many in Michigan may understand that their social media activity can have unintended consequences during a divorce proceeding. Negative posts, compromising pictures and incriminating activity may have a detrimental effect on a spouse’s efforts to win child...
On behalf of Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf | Feb 28, 2020 | Divorce
When a marriage is heading toward divorce, at some point the spouses may lose the element of trust. This may be the reason for the divorce or one of its consequences, but even if you are divorcing amicably, you may notice feelings of suspicion toward your spouse. It...
