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Question:

I'm looking for advice on divorce and whether I was properly served for my divorce. I was served with divorce papers while in the courthouse for an unrelated matter.

I read that according to my state's divorce laws these papers may not be served while in transit to and from the courthouse and while on the court's property.

So was I properly served? Should I contest the service process?

By Jennifer M. Paine

Michigan Divorce Lawyer

Your tax filing status, for most filers, is determined on December 31. If you were still married on that day, then you and your spouse can file a return with the status "married, filing jointly."

This is true even if your divorce began before the end of the year and even if you are living separately and have not relied upon each other’s income.

By Jennifer M. Paine

Michigan Divorce Lawyer

Financial planning is one of the most critical aspects of divorce. Accuracy and thoroughness on financial documents during the divorce is crucial.

But even before filing for divorce, you need to ensure that your financial situation is not in disarray.

In order to be prepared for a divorce in 2012, I previously outlined five steps you should take now to make the divorce process easier.

In this article I’ll share five divorce tips for men on how to handle your finances before a divorce is filed.

By Jennifer M. Paine

Michigan Divorce Lawyer

If you are reading this article then it's likely divorce is lingering in the back of your mind during this holiday season.

But if you are like most guys, you are waiting for the holidays to pass before filing for divorce in those ripe weeks between New Year's Day and Valentine's Day when divorce filings are at their highest.

However, even if you do want to wait for 2012 to divorce, now is the time to plan. My other article discusses taking care of your finances ("Financial Planning For Divorce In 2012"), but first, here are five steps you should take now to make the divorce process easier:

By Jennifer M. Paine

Michigan Divorce Lawyer

Though my previous divorce articles outlined the problems faced if you waited to get a divorce until later in life when the kids are grown and you’re older, all is not lost.

But there is some homework you should do with your mens divorce attorney before your case concludes.

At a minimum, you should: