Michigan Family Law Blog

This blog is written to generally address the issue of how to go about getting a passport for your children after a divorce in Michigan. This blog is not intended to be a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a passport, it is really more about when you have joint legal custody and would like to get passports but both parents are required to sign the application and you are not sure how to proceed.

This blog is written to generally address the question of whether a person's inherited property can be protected if a divorce is filed in the State of Michigan.

This blog is written to generally address the necessary steps to change the school a child is attending if the other parent does not agree to the change of schools after a divorce in the State of Michigan.

This blog is written to very generally address the question of how much should or will a divorce cost in Oakland County, Michigan as of July 2026.  If you have specific questions regarding your own situation, I charge $100 for a consultation and you may schedule one by clicking on this link or calling (248) 608-4123.

Unfortunately, my experience is that people do not continue to get better as they age, they often get worse and more difficult or eccentric.  The following is a short list of recurring problems that I see in my office where people have stayed too long in the marriage.  The worst thing that I see is when a potential client meets with me to discuss filing for divorce and then five or ten years later comes back to finally file for divorce after spending so much precious time dealing with the same issues, being miserable and dealing with more financial problems.  This blog is written to briefly address some of those recurring issues that I see where people have made the mistake of staying in the marriage for too long.

This blog is written to specifically address the question of whether you will be able to keep your house after a divorce in Michigan if you owned it before the marriage.

This blog is written to generally address the main factors that tend to indicate someone will have to pay alimony if they get divorced in the State of Michigan.

his blog is written to very generally address how the family courts in Michigan will handle the division of stock options that are part of a long-term incentive or retention plan.  If you have specific questions regarding divorce or separation in Michigan, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on this link or calling (248) 608-4123.

Economic concerns are a part of almost every divorce case.  I have practiced family law in Michigan for almost thirty years now and the anxiety that surrounds the issues involving money seems to get more intense every year as more people seem to be on the edge these days.  This blog is written to...

Unexpected medical bills are always almost as unwelcome as the cause for the medical bills themselves.  In some cases, the outstanding bills can be astronomical and cause potential economical hardship.  These concerns are worsened if you are also facing a divorce with all the concerns that come w...

This blog is written to generally address how outstanding dental bills are handled in a divorce case in Michigan. 

This blog is written to generally address whether cohabitation by an ex-spouse with someone whom they have a romantic relationship is a reason that the courts may reduce or eliminate spousal support.

Child custody and parenting time (sometimes called visitation) is typically the first concern most parents have when they are considering filing for a divorce or they are concerned that their spouse is going to file for divorce.  This blog is written to generally address how summer vacations and ...

This blog is written to generally address the question of whether you will need to get your estate plan updated after you get a divorce in the State of Michigan.

This blog is written to generally address the issue of how Detroit Pistons season tickets might be handled in a divorce in Michigan.

This blog is written to generally address how the family courts in Michigan will decide what should happen with the pets or who should get them when it comes to a divorce.

This blog is written to generally address what will happen to heirlooms or antiques that have been handed down from previous generations in a divorce in Michigan.

The blog is written to generally address whether the marital home can be listed for sale while the divorce case is proceeding or whether it can only be done after the divorce is finalized.

There is a lot of planning to do for the wedding including the location for the reception, guest lists, seating, etc.  The list can seem endless but one thing that should be on the list that must be done before the wedding is signing a prenuptial agreement.  While this is far more sobering than planning the wedding celebration, it is actually far more important.  This blog is written as a general explanation of prenuptial agreements and their enforceability in Michigan

I am writing this blog to generally explain what will happen to a family cottage, deer camp, retreat or other land that has been in the family of one of the spouses, not a cottage that has been purchased by the divorcing couple

I have had a number of cases where one of the spouses was either a professional photographer, videographer, producer or very serious hobbyists.  This blog is written to very generally address what will happen with the photographic or video equipment when it comes to a divorce.

It is the time of year when most of us in Michigan are getting very tired of the winter weather and we start really looking forward to spring and summer. Thinking ahead to summer, I write this blog to generally address what will happen with a couple's boat or boats when people get divorced in Michigan.

One question that comes up frequently in consultations is "when can I move out of the marital home"?  This blog is written to very generally address that issue.

Recently a friend of mine facing a potential divorce had a lot of questions for me, one of which was "what happens with my hunting equipment" if I get divorced?  This blog is written to very generally address this question. 

Michigan is a great state for camping and enjoying the outdoors (except January - March) so many people here own recreational vehicles or RV's.  Unfortunately, if a married couple owns an RV and has to get divorced, the question can become what do we do with the RV?  This blog is written to gener...