Trenton Legal Issues Blog

Wondering what the odds are that you'll get divorced? It's impossible to pin them down exactly, of course. While many people are fond of saying that half of all marriages end in divorce, this does not take into account the many different factors that impact every unique relationship. It's not as simple as saying that one out of every two couples will split up.

What we can do, however, is take a look at some of the most common risk factors for divorce. These things make your odds of divorce higher than they would be otherwise. While that still doesn't give you a specific number, at least you know that it's more or less likely based on your personal life and experiences. Some risk factors include:

• You were very young -- 18 years old, for instance -- when you got married.
• You and your spouse have different drinking habits or other addictions.
• Your parents and/or your spouse's parents got divorced.
• Your wedding cost more than $20,000.
• You had a baby together right after you got married or even before the marriage.
• You have a relatively low level of education, e.g., no college degree.
• This is not your first marriage and you already ended things with a former spouse before you and your current spouse decided to tie the knot.

Looking for the right home is not easy. There are many factors to consider beyond your wish list. Among these is finding a great home at a price within your budget. It is not out of the question to find a really good deal on a house you love. However, it is prudent to be aware that a good deal may not be as good as it looks.

The selling price of a Michigan home determines its mortgage payments and influences the property taxes you will pay in the future. While it may be tempting to jump at the chance of buying a low-priced home that you love, you can save yourself long-term grief by looking for signs that it's too good to be true.

Adults often hear that they should have a will. Many people know that it's important to have one. They understand that it ensures that their assets are passed on seamlessly to their heirs. What few people know though is exactly what details are needed to ensure that the process goes off without a hitch. This is why, if you contact a clerk of court in Trenton, they'll always advise you to seek legal counsel for guidance.

One of the first decisions that you'll need to make before youdraft your will is choose whom your executor or personal representative will be. Whomever you pick, the person needs to be someone whom you can trust. They'll be responsible for paying your final expenses and creditors, filing your last tax return and distributing your assets to your heirs.

One issue that many parents run into during or after a divorce is that they become obsessed with trying to make their own children like them.

In some cases, they want the kids to like them more than their ex. In other cases, the children do not cope with the divorce well and they blame their parents, who then work twice as hard to win back their affection.