Year: 2017

When you think about divorce in Michigan, your mind conjures up images of lengthy, hostile legal battles involving years of court hearings over the division of property, spousal support, and issues involving children. However, not all divorces have to be such an...

Circumstances can change considerably in the months and years after your divorce, for both you and your spouse. New jobs, new relationships, relocation to another town, and other matters may impact various aspects of your life - especially your financial condition. A...

As a married couple's relationship begins to fall apart and divorce appears imminent, one spouse may be tempted to conceal assets to avoid having them included as part of a final disposition of the marital estate. In some cases, a spouse may even try to hide income so...

When you're considering divorce, it's common for well-meaning friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to come forward with all sorts of "expert" advice. While these individuals may have personal experience with divorce - either directly or indirectly - the guidance...

As the parent of a minor child that does not live with you after a divorce, you want the time you spend together to be enjoyable and productive. Michigan law does establish your right to parenting time, but the statute doesn't provide much additional guidance on how...

In order to make an equitable distribution of assets pursuant to a Michigan divorce, it's necessary for a court to consider all marital assets owned by the couple. Sometimes a spouse may be tempted to hide assets as the marriage breaks down and divorce appears likely,...

You've likely seen advertisements in the paper or on TV, where firms offer low-cost and/or flat fee divorce to resolve all outstanding marital issues quickly. There's no doubt these offers are tempting, as most couples want to save money on the process and complete...

When a judge issues a final decree in a Michigan divorce case, it will typically include an arrangement for the custody, parenting time, support, and other details involved with care of a minor child. However, circumstances may change in the months and years after...

Divorcing couples are encouraged to enter into an agreement regarding distribution of property, but a Michigan court will make a decision if the parties can't compromise. According to the law, assets will be categorized into marital and non-marital property, and the...

When couples get divorced one point of contention that is often hotly debated is how their assets will be divided. This is particularly true in high asset divorces because so much is at stake. In Michigan, family law courts charged with distributing a couple's assets...