This past June, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage in all fifty states. This ruling made laws that banned same-sex marriage illegal and obsolete. The law not only affects same-sex couples in Michigan, who are now allowed to...
Year: 2015
Understanding Finances in Divorce Is Crucial
What comes to mind when you think of divorce? For most people, child custody and support, property division and spousal support are the most common issues that people think of. These are all very important aspects in many divorces. However, there are many other issues...
Same-Sex Couple in Mississippi Now Seeking Divorce
Same-sex marriage continues to be a hot topic since the Supreme Court's ruling in June which provided that states could no longer deny couples the right to marry based on sexual orientation. One question that has not been addressed, but that will certainly continue to...
Michigan Still Not Done With Same-Sex Marriage Issues
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on same-sex marriage, there's no doubt that more and more gay and lesbian couples will begin to get married throughout the country, including right here in Michigan. For many same-sex couples the Supreme Court ruling puts an...
Is My Business Considered to be Marital Property?
Owning a business and going through the divorce process at the same time can be very overwhelming. In addition to dealing with the daily stress of business, business owners must also ensure that they make good decisions for the future at this difficult juncture in...
Helping With Complex Property Division in Michigan
Aside from determining child custody, property division is usually the most difficult aspect of any divorce. Property division involves the splitting up of a couple's possessions, which usually elicits many harsh feelings and emotions. It can be very hard deciding who...
Technology’s Increasing Role in Divorce
Technology is constantly changing and as it does it continues to play an increasingly larger role in just about every aspect of society. Technology also plays a role in divorce and its influence is actually being felt more and more all the time. Social media is...
It’s the Little Things That Can Make a Divorce Go Smoother
Everyone knows that divorce can be hard, and that it usually is. No one really ever wants to go through divorce, but unfortunately many couples do. However, like anything else in life, divorce can be what you make it. In other words, if you choose to make things...
Which Parent Is More Likely to Be Granted Physical Custody?
Are you about to go through the divorce process? Do you have small children? Are you worried about keeping custody of those children? Perhaps you are even going to seek for physical custody, or maybe your estranged spouse is doing the same. There are always many...
How Often Can My Ex Ask for Child Support Modification?
When couples with dependent children get divorced part of the settlement process will always include a child custody decision. In most cases there will also be a determination on child support as well. Typically the non-custodial parent, will be ordered to pay some...