Posted by Cameron Goulding | Apr 03, 2024 |
Going through a divorce is a very difficult time for anyone and can be particularly difficult for spouses with children. The issues of custody, parenting time and child support can be some of the most difficult issues you will have to handle in your entire life. One question that should be addr...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Feb 21, 2024 |
There are many issues to consider when you're contemplating a potential divorce or separation. One thing that comes to mind for many people is what will happen to their health insurance, particularly if they are self-employed or home-makers who have their insurance through their spouse's employe...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jan 29, 2024 |
Family law matters are considered to be within the purview of the State government as opposed to the Federal government. To determine in which state and which circuit court you should file for a divorce is a question of jurisdiction and venue. Jurisdiction for a divorce matter is what gives the...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jan 23, 2024 |
When considering a divorce, issues concerning the children are often the primary consideration. In some cases, there are multiple concerns about custody, parenting time and child support while in others these can worked out relatively smoothly with counsel. In the case of young children, childc...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jan 10, 2024 |
One of the problems with going through a divorce is that it is a slow process and the Michigan legislature has designed it to be that way. This means that many spouses must continue to reside in the marital home while the divorce case is proceeding. Many people have asked me whether this can be...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Nov 29, 2023 |
There are so many things to think about when there's a chance you might file for divorce. How will property be divided, custody be decided, is alimony an issue and on. One set of questions that sometimes comes up is "Will I have to stay in the marital home with my soon to be ex-spouse until the divorce is finalized or can I move out?".
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Nov 15, 2023 |
Filing for divorce is a big decision to say the least and there are many considerations that go into fling a divorce. One consideration that comes up this time of year is whether you should wait to file for divorce until after the holiday season or the start of the new year to file for divorce.
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Nov 08, 2023 |
When it gets toward the end of the year, some of us start thinking about filing taxes and thinking about whether we will have to make additional payments or are we going to be getting some money back? If you or your spouse is considering filing for divorce as well (two pleasant topics), then tha...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | May 30, 2023 |
Providing what's best for a child is sometimes blurred by emotion, assumptions, and misunderstandings. Whether it is a custody dispute, adoption dispute, or another issue with a child, including an adult child with a disability, a Guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed in Michigan to represent ...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Apr 05, 2023 |
The rate of divorce has increased over the years, and much of it has to do with social acceptance of it. Social acceptance, however, does not make the dissolution of a marriage in Oakland any easier. When a marriage ends, you have decisions you need to make that will affect your future and the fu...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Feb 15, 2023 |
Understanding How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce in Michigan
Domestic violence in Michigan is persistent and can affect families in deep ways that impact their present and future lives. False accusations of the same are also damaging. In divorce, both occur. In many cases, a cause for the dis...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jan 10, 2023 |
Michigan Parenting Plan Guide
We all want to make sure our children are not hurt by a divorce, separation, or breakup. Michigan courts also want to do their part to make sure that parents get quality time with their children because it is believed that the children, absent a valid reason like s...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Nov 04, 2022 |
The rate of divorce has increased over the years, but that does not make the dissolution of a marriage in Michigan any easier. When a marriage ends, you have decisions you need to make that will affect your future and the future of any children you may share with your ex-spouse. Getting the right...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Sep 27, 2022 |
Divorce Lawyer in Michigan for Business Owners
When a couple divorces in Michigan, their debt and marital property – the property they have accumulated and shared during their marriage – is subject to property distribution. In Michigan, the court will split the martial property in an equitable o...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Sep 21, 2022 |
Divorce is hard enough, but dividing marital property can be even more so. First, we have to identify what is considered marital property, and that can be a contentious process, especially if there's been any commingling of funds between separate property and marital assets. Then, valuation of th...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Sep 13, 2022 |
If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse, the financial aspect may be your greatest concern because no matter your income level, your financial situation can take a hit when you divorce. Spouses who didn't work or worked less while married financially dependent on the other spouse. The cou...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Feb 22, 2022 |
Many people when confronted with the possibility of a divorce consider whether they should opt for trying a legal separation first. While there are a myriad of emotional reasons why one might want to try a legal separation first, in most cases from a legal perspective, it is better to simply fil...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Oct 20, 2021 |
There are many questions that people have when considering a potential divorce or separation. For many people it makes their minds race with questions that increases their anxiety to a very uncomfortable level. One question that I am often asked by people whom I tell I am a family law attorney ...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Sep 29, 2021 |
Is it Just a Threat?
In a divorce, often the most important issue will be custody or parenting time of the children. This is the most emotion packed issue for many divorcing parents and sometimes can cause people to act in erratic ways. One thing that we encounter often in the filed of family ...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Sep 13, 2021 |
If you own and operate a small business, are part of a family business or are a contractor/employee that is required to use an LLC, then you should be particularly concerned about getting a divorce in the State of Michigan. The main reason is that the business or some portion of it will be consi...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jul 29, 2021 |
The most difficult issue in many divorce cases, is how to handle custody of the children. There are actually two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody as well as a parenting time schedule. Generally, legal custody refers to the ability to have a say in the child's upbringing, suc...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jul 07, 2021 |
As part of the divorce process, every aspect of one's family and financial life must be addressed. This includes a long laundry list of potential issues including custody, parenting time, restrictions on parenting time, child support, alimony, division of debt, division of property, insurance - ...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jun 30, 2021 |
Many couples that are going through a divorce continue to reside in the same home during the divorce process. This can often be a very difficult situation for both parties, it is at the very least awkward and can lead to issues of harassment and even abuse. Given that this is a very d...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jun 24, 2021 |
The recent pandemic affected all Americans and Michiganites. Many people were laid off from a variety of different industries but now many businesses are reopening and many people have the opportunity to return to work. However, not all people are returning to work for a variety of reasons, som...
Posted by Cameron Goulding | Jun 18, 2021 |
In most litigation in America each party or person involved in the litigation pays their own attorney fees. This is true regardless of whether either side wins or loses, this is referred to as the "American Rule" when it comes to handling attorney fees. This is often true in divorce cases, in m...