Bloomfield Hills Family Law Blog

After years or decades of marriage, it can be difficult to know whether divorce is a good idea or if you should continue trying to work on your marriage. Many Michigan residents remain together for the sake of their children, even if this is not the best decision for...

In a same-sex divorce where the spouses have minor children from the marriage, those parties should in theory be able to expect that they will be treated equally—just like any heterosexual married couple getting divorced with minor children from the marriage. While...

Divorces can be extremely contentious in Michigan, and when the spouses are involved in a particularly difficult case, one of the parties might turn to electronic snooping. For example, if there are concerns about one of the spouses attempting to hide or conceal...

If you have already been married and divorced and are considering the possibility of getting divorced again, you might be concerned that there are legal limits to the number of times you can have a divorce finalized in Michigan. Or, if you were divorced in another...

When you share a minor child with an ex, whether you are separated, divorced, or ending a relationship, you should know that Michigan law uses an income shares model to calculate child support. What this means is that the court will consider both parents’ incomes when...

Professional practices can include many different types of businesses, including, for example, health care practices, accounting firms, law offices, and other kinds of businesses. If you own a professional practice of any type and are planning to get divorced in...

When you are considering the possibility of moving out of state with your child after a divorce or separation, it may be necessary to have the court formally modify child custody if you are moving out of state or more than 100 miles away.

When you are planning for a Michigan divorce, it can be difficult to understand with certainty what types of assets and debts are likely to be classified as marital property, and which are likely to be classified as separate property. As you may know, under Michigan...

If you are planning to move with your children after a divorce or a child custody case in Michigan, it is essential to know about the steps you will need to take in order to be eligible to relocate. Depending upon where you are planning to move, you might not need the...

During a Michigan child custody case in which custody is disputed between the parents, or in cases involving allegations of domestic violence, you may be wondering if the court can require a child to testify against a parent, or if a court can allow a child to testify...

Are you planning to get a divorce in Michigan but you are unsure about how to tell other people? Breaking the news about a divorce can be complicated and difficult, and you may need to employ different strategies depending upon who you are telling about your future...

After you have gone through a divorce, a child custody case, or another type of family law matter in Michigan, you will likely have a court order in place. Depending upon the particular facts and nature of your case, your court order may clarify how spousal support...

Realizing that your soon-to-be ex is stalking you can be extremely upsetting, and you may fear for your personal safety. Stalking can be extremely frightening, and even though it may not involve any direct physical contact, it can be threatening and aggressive. What...

In the 21st century, divorce has become extremely common, and most of us have at least one friend or family member who has been through a divorce. While it might feel embarrassing at first to tell people you know that you will be getting divorced, you should not be...

If you are pregnant and considering filing for divorce, you may be wondering if Michigan law prevents you from getting divorced while you are pregnant (as some states do), and you also likely have questions about how the court will handle questions concerning...

Whether you inherited property or your spouse inherited property and you are now planning for a divorce in Michigan, you are likely wondering: is an inheritance considered marital property during divorce? Generally speaking, inheritances are usually classified as...

After a Michigan divorce involving minor children from your marriage, it can be difficult to focus on co-parenting with your ex-spouse, especially if you had a contentious divorce. Yet given that Michigan child custody law frequently focuses on ensuring that both...

After you have gotten married, it can be devastating to learn that your spouse has not been honest with you about financial issues or other matters. In these kinds of circumstances, you may be wondering if you can be eligible to have your marriage annulled so that the...

It can be extremely frustrating to share child custody and parenting time with your ex, and to learn that your ex has been routinely hiring babysitters during his parenting time. You might be wondering if you can fight for his parenting time to be reduced, and if you...

When men file for divorce or respond to a divorce filing in Michigan, they often worry that misconceptions about earning power and parenting abilities will negatively impact them in the divorce. It is critical for men who are getting divorced in Michigan to understand...