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Cryptocurrency has become one of the more popular ways for people to invest in the digital boom. These digital currencies can be worth thousands of dollars depending on the current trading market. There are multiple cryptocurrencies that people can invest in, and there isn’t a bank account with a statement to make those holdings easy to track down and report…
As a parent who is considering divorce, you may be concerned about what it’s going to mean for your children. You love them more than anything and you want to give them the best possible future. You’ve heard many people say that you should stay together — even if you’re unhappy in your marriage — so that they have that…
When you and your ex got divorced, the court ruled that the two of you needed to share both legal and physical custody. This means that you both get to spend time with your children, and they likely live with you for some of this time. But what if your ex decides that they’re not going to let you see…
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of navigating a divorce involving minor children is to remember to center and support them through the process. Divorce can be just as hard (or harder) on young children as it is on the adults involved. No matter how contentious your divorce settlement was, once you finish negotiating the parenting plan, you have…
Parents have the legal right to have time with their children and also certain responsibility. Your obligation to your children and your rights as a parent influence the custody terms that you set when you divorce. You and your ex will either need to negotiate arrangements yourselves or litigate in family court. Whether you intend to go to court or…
Living with someone who’s an alcoholic isn’t easy, especially for children. Alcoholism can cause a person to become unreliable. They may lie constantly and try to blame others for their actions. Children don’t really understand what’s going on. They only know that one of their parents is letting them down. For some alcoholics, the call to get sober becomes so…
For most people, the marital home is the most valuable asset they own. If you’re going through a divorce, that home might become a huge point of contention. Several options are possible for the marital home. You and your spouse can agree on an option. If you can’t, the court will decide for you. What might happen to the marital…
Topics surrounding divorce mediation have been featured on our website and legal blog on several occasions. The mediation process comes with many benefits, such as reduced costs and faster divorces (usually), making it popular among many Grand Rapids couples. Family law professionals trained in mediation have a duty to tell you about situations in which divorce mediation may not be…
If you have an upcoming divorce or custody hearing, how you behave matters. Poor behavior could harm your chances of getting your desired outcome. A judge is typically meeting you for the first time in a hearing. Theirs is not exactly a customer service role, but thinking of it as one can help. What impression do you want to make?…
“Dear Santa. For Christmas, I would like Mommy and Daddy to stop fighting and get back together again.” This kind of wish can be heart-rending for a parent. Unfortunately, if you are in the middle of a divorce, your child will not go their wish. Well, not all of it. The first Christmas after you decide to divorce will be…