The decision to file for divorce is not one to be taken lightly, however, if you have reached that point, then it is best to file sooner rather than later. The divorce process is inentionally designed to be slow because the State's public policy is to encourage marriage and discourage people fro...
The thought of going through another holiday season with your spouse or their family may make you consider filing for divorce. This blog generally addresses the issue of whether to wait to file a Complaint For Divorce until after Christmas. If you have specific questions, please click on this link to schedule a consultation.
Anytime I meet with anyone that is considering marriage and is self-employed and considering marriage, I strongly advise them to get a prenuptial to protect the business and their interest in the business. The problem for small business owners is that the divorce courts in Michigan will consider...
What should you do legally if you find out that your spouse has cheated on you or is having an affair?
When a person with children is facing a divorce, often the most difficult issues to resolve are custody and parenting time issues. Parenting time, formerly known as visitation, is the schedule for what days and nights the children will be spending with each parent. This blog is written to broad...
Many parents in Michigan take advantage of the Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP) or MI-529 Plans when saving for their children's education. One question that comes up in a divorce case where there are children is what happens to these types of accounts? This blog is written to generally a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?".
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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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