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How to Fairly Divide Property in Divorce
Most couples have joint property, and when they decide to divorce, splitting marital assets can be a trying experience. Though Michigan divorce laws make it clear that marital property is to be split fairly, determining what fairly means and what counts as marital...
How to Deal with a Child Refusing Visitation?
Divorce is tragic and tortuous for a family. If you’ve got children, it’s even worse. Often times in a divorce situation, one parent will be named the primary guardian while another will be allowed visitation rights where a certain amount of days each month will be...
Legal Separation or Divorce? | Jackson MI
No one wants their relationship to fall apart or their family to face the pain and misery of a separation or divorce. But, sometimes, it is the best option in the long run to best benefit everyone involved. If you’ve reached a point where you’re considering legal...
How to Talk to Your Child About Your Divorce | MI
The end of a marriage and the years of relationship that went into it is devastating, no matter how your relationship ends or what terms you want to be on. At one point this person was your best friend, and now you can no longer sustain a life together. What makes...
Divorce: When Your Child Wants to Live With Your Ex
For a family, nothing is harder than divorce; but for a parent, nothing is harder than sharing your child 50 / 50. These days it is common to meet someone, if not several people who have been through divorce, which means gone are the days of believing that divorce...
Tips for Navigating a Divorce
The disintegration of a marriage and the potential damage it does to a family is, perhaps, one of the biggest fears out there for anyone going through a difficult time with a spouse. The breakup of a marriage is hard on everyone, no matter what the circumstances....
The Pros and Cons of Joint Child Custody | Jackson Family Law
As the divorce is being settled each party determines who gets what assets and possessions. It’s a vital part of the process and a difficult one, especially when it comes to custody of the children. What if you and your ex-spouse are granted joint custody? Joint legal...
Things You Should Consider Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Beyond the emotion damage a divorce or separation can cause, there is a logistical factor that needs to be taken care of. You may have children together, shared assets, shared property. And there’s a very good chance you won’t come to a perfect agreement between the...
Signs Your Marriage May be Headed for Divorce | Jackson MI
Are you over that honeymoon phase and now onto what you hope is just a phase in your marriage, but have doubts? Here a few problematic behaviors that are signs that point straight to divorce. What are the warning signs of divorce? Criticism, contempt, and shutting...
How to Help Children of Divorce Through the Holiday Season
If you’re a child, odds are the holidays are your favorite time of year. But if you’re a child of divorce, the holidays might be less than merry. Regardless of whether the parents are newly divorced, or it has been years, the holidays- a time for families, large...
Primary Issues of Divorce | Jackson MI
We know that divorce is a bumpy road, but the more you know about it, the smoother the process could be. The Divorce and Family Law Offices of Rappleye & Rappleye can help you every step of the way. When it comes to divorce, the four primary issues you will...
How to Survive Divorce and Keep Your Sanity | Jackson MI
It’s no secret that divorce isn’t fun, it takes a toll mentally, physically, and emotionally. Throw kids into the mix and things can really get messy. So, what can you do to make sure you stay sane during the process and take care of yours and your children’s...