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Michigan Divorce law – Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher divorce Do you need a prenup?

Posted on December 26, 2012March 3, 2020 by Daniel Findling

Prenup and divorce in Michigan: NEWS FLASH: “A year after the couple announced their split, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s divorce case is moving into the Los Angeles court system.” Ok, so maybe your net worth isn’t in excess of $290 million and the age gap between you and your spouse is not very large.[…]

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