Year: 2015

When parents with children under the age of 18 split up they will have to determine with whom those children will live and whether or not they will share custody. Many people in Michigan have misconceptions when they think of the term child custody. For example, you...

Gay marriage is a hot-button issue no matter which side of the argument you find yourself on. Even though there are still many people on both sides of the issue, the fact is marriage laws continue to change and the majority of states have now made same-sex marriage...

Historically, when courts granted spousal support (alimony) in a Michigan divorce decree, the recipient could count on receiving monthly checks until remarrying -- or at least until the agreement's stated time period came to an end. Of course, times have changed in...

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...