Michigan Family Law Blog

In just about every divorce case one side wants to get divorced more than the other.  In some cases one spouse really wants a divorce and the other side really does not want a divorce to the point where they are ignoring it or avoiding it even after you have filed for divorce.  This blog is written to generally address what to do if you want a divorce (and may have even filed for divorce) but your spouse refuses to acknowledge it or participate in the divorce.

This blog is written to generally explain how the children's uninsured medical or out-of-pocket expenses will be shared by the parents after a divorce or separation in Michigan.

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.

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...

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.

One question I am often asked as an attorney who has practiced family law here in Oakland County, Michigan for almost forty years is what will happen to my inherited property if I get divorced.  This blog is written to generally address that issue.  If you have specific questions about your own matters, you should contact us to schedule a consultation before filing for divorce.

If you are marred with children and facing the possibility of a divorce or separation, the first priority is to determine how the courts in Michigan will handle custody of the kids.  This blog is written to generally address joint custody in Michigan.

Filing for divorce is a tough decision, especially if you have children.  No-one really wants to file for divorce during the holiday season, however, if you want to get divorced by summer in Michigan, you should consult with a family law attorney shortly after the start of the new year.

I have been practicing family law in Oakland County, Michigan since 1996.  It seems that more often than ever I am handling cases where one of the spouses in a divorce case has moved out of Michigan either for work or to pursue an online romance.  When this occurs I am often asked if the spouse t...

If you have chilidren and are considering a divorce or separation in Micihgan, one of your primary concerns will be the custody of the children.  This blog is written to broadly address the issue of custody in Michigan, if you have particular questions, please do not hesitate to contact us to sch...

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...