On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Apr 30, 2020 | family law and divorce
The stress of divorce is difficult enough with the addition of financial worry. There will always be a fear of what you cannot control, but to know the different financial issues ahead of time can help you to prepare. According to Forbes, there are several financial...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Apr 2, 2020 | family law and divorce
In Michigan, married fathers have certain rights through the marriage. For example, the state says a married man is the father of their wife’s child. They only need to sign a birth certificate to make it official. Unmarried fathers have a few extra hurdles to...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Feb 27, 2020 | family law and divorce
Although around 50% of marriages end in divorce, it does not make it any easier for couples who go through the process. While some may want to avoid thinking about it, preparing financially and emotionally is beneficial and often helps ease some of the stress....
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | May 10, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
When you’re filing for divorce, part of the process is simply declaring your assets to the court. This allows the court to divide those assets properly between you and your spouse. The key is to be as accurate as you can be. Do not guess. You don’t just...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Apr 19, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
One of the first steps parents in Trenton take after deciding to end their marriage is to have a Michigan judge enter a temporary custody order in their case. A mom or dad who isn’t awarded primary custody of their son or daughter is referred to as the...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Apr 12, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Mar 15, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
If you have the feeling that your ex-spouse is hiding assets from you during your divorce process, you might be correct. The truth is, hiding assets is unlawful, but it’s also fairly common. If you suspect that the hidden assets exceed $500 or $1,000, you might...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Mar 8, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Feb 22, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
Many things could, in theory, lead to divorce. Financial stress. Infidelity. Addiction. These are just a few examples. You may not have much control over some of them; if your spouse gets addicted to gambling or isn’t faithful to the marriage, it puts you in a...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Feb 15, 2019 | family law and divorce, Firm News
If asked who should draft a prenuptial agreement, most people would respond that only people of means should. That’s far from the case though. In fact, many people with limited assets have begun requesting prenups in recent years. You may wonder what’s the...
