Month: February 2015

There are many common questions people have when they are either considering divorce or have already initiated the process. For example: How will our property and other assets be divided up? Who will the kids live with? What will happen to our family business? How...

While many divorces are very difficult and emotionally draining there are some people who can't wait to be done with their marriage and move on. For many people, getting divorced is the best thing that could happen to them given their circumstances. In fact, some...

If you are considering divorce, or are already in the midst of getting one, it is critically important that you understand Michigan rules regarding the division of marital property. Many clients believe that they are not entitled to a share of a specific account or...

We recommend that you try to settle any disputed issues with your spouse whenever possible, whether on your own (with your attorney's assistance) or with the help of a mediator. Sometimes, though, that just is not possible, and you end up litigating contested issues...

There is a new trend in child custody arrangements that is slowly gaining popularity in the United States -- though it does not seem to be catching on as quickly as some would hope. Bird's nest parenting is a model of shared parenting time that some divorcing and...

Mediation has become an increasingly common way to settle disputes. In mediation, the two parties sit down with an impartial third party whose job it is to help them work out a settlement that is mutually advantageous. The mediator will help the parties reach an...

Third parties may have custody of your child for a variety of reasons: You may be unable to care for your children due to physical or mental illness or addiction or you may be in the military and stationed overseas. As your child becomes a teenager, he may prefer to...

Michigan law provides a formula for calculating child support. The formula provides an amount of child support to be awarded in a specific case, and there is a rebuttable presumption that the amount arrived at through the formula is correct. If you ask the court to...

The Internet is flooded with ads promising that you can get a cheap, fast and easy divorce. While that may be true for some people, it is not common. Most married couples have invested many years and a great deal of energy into marriage, and the same is going to be...

Retirement benefits can be among the most significant assets acquired during a marriage. They can also mean the difference between a comfortable retirement and financial distress. That is why it is critical to protect your rights to retirement benefits during your...