On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Sep 22, 2020 | Divorce
A home is so much more than the materials used in its construction. It is a place of comfort, warmth and love, and the scene of many treasured memories. A divorce upends all of this, and the house – once a source of stability – can quickly become a point of...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 28, 2020 | Divorce
Retirement accounts may be the most frequently overlooked asset in a divorce. These savings are often quite valuable on their own. But because of their generally private nature and long-term promise, separating spouses do not always prioritize them as they should....
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 20, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
There is no standard template for what makes a marriage work, nor a formula for determining when such a coupling might end. Every situation is different, and these matters are deeply personal. It is what makes a divorce so challenging, even if a spouse believes it is...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 11, 2020 | Business Law, Divorce
There are more than 870,000 small businesses here in Michigan. All of these businesses tallied by the Small Business Administration were started by somebody with an entrepreneurial drive and a dream. Yet a divorce can put a small business at risk. Without any...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 7, 2020 | Divorce
You do not have to be a celebrity to be in the public eye. Members of the media, political figures, business owners and executives, city council and school board members, and religious leaders are examples of people who are often well-known in their communities....
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jul 14, 2020 | Divorce
A recent study identified the 25 cities in the United States with the highest divorce rates. Three Michigan cities were on the list, with one of them coming in at the sixth-highest rate of divorce. The researchers say there are trends that may predict the likelihood...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jul 10, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce can happen to anyone at any point in their life. However, divorce has different effects on people of different demographics. For example, people over the age of 50 who get divorced have likely accumulated more assets than younger couples. This means there is...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jun 26, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
Most people have at least some debt. It can be student loans, a mortgage, credit card charges, wedding costs or medical bills. When a couple divorces, what happens to these debts? Just like other property – the house, vehicles, retirement accounts and other assets –...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jun 23, 2020 | Divorce
Many Michigan residents participate in retirement plans offered by their employers. During a marriage, couples may keep a close eye on these accounts and decide how to use the funds in the future. However, if a couple divorces, the money in retirement accounts might...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jun 22, 2020 | Divorce
Money is a big reason why many couples here in Michigan and across the country end their marriages. Those issues do not end during the divorce process. If individuals are not careful while going through divorce, they could make mistakes that jeopardize post-divorce...
