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...
Love’s a risky business. But when your contentious divorce conquers love, your actual business may be at risk. The seemingly sound solution is to dissolve the business you co-own with your ex-spouse altogether. After all, it seems impractical to maintain professional...
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that allows you to stipulate how you and your partner will divide assets and obligations should your marriage end. While you are generally free to outline the terms of your prenup, you should be very careful when creating and...
After surviving the chaos of your divorce, the urge for a fresh start with your child in a new home must be saturating your thoughts. But before any drastic move, you must consider that your divorce, even after completion, still impacts every decision you make....