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When a marriage ends, a prenuptial agreement, or "prenup," often guides the division of assets. This contract states how to divide assets and handle various post-divorce matters. However, under certain circumstances, a court may deem a prenup unenforceable. So, before...
High-asset divorce cases can be complex and contentious, with both parties often fighting for their fair share of the marital assets. In some cases, one spouse may hide assets to avoid paying their fair share or gain an advantage in the divorce proceedings. If you are...
Divorce is profoundly unsettling to a child. Growing up in two households can disrupt their cognitive and emotional development. However, the impact of a parental split varies in severity depending on the child’s age. Thus, Michigan courts provide a guideline for...
If you and your spouse decide to get divorced and you either did not work outside of the home during the marriage or were the lower-earning spouse, you may be concerned about how spousal support is determined. Spousal support overview Spousal support, also known as...
These days, finding hidden assets has become part of the discovery process of divorces because of previous cases wherein one spouse intentionally hid assets just to reduce the other’s share. But suppose the court does find hidden assets in a divorce case. Will they...
Michigan courts recognize that changes in child custody orders are inevitable. However, they will not consider a request for typical inconveniences parents encounter or simply because the child expresses specific custodial preferences. Thus, parents must only seek...
Michigan follows the equitable division of property in divorce, which means that courts divide marital properties fairly and equitably between divorcing spouses. This rule is as straightforward as it can be. However, the complexity lies in categorizing which assets...
The holidays offer an opportunity for families to spend time together. But when parents are divorced, it can be complex to decide on a holiday visitation schedule that offers each parent equal time with their child. Parenting time Usually, as part of the divorce, the...
Usually, the courts decide the parenting time schedule if parents cannot agree on one. Nevertheless, those comfortable planning their children’s schedule with the other parent can do so themselves. As inviting as it is to create a schedule according to their...
A helping hand is always a welcome support for anyone enduring challenging times. Michigan courts recognize that making a well-informed decision about significant issues related to divorce requires extensive consideration, resulting in the creation of the “Friend of...