Year: 2018

When you make plans to get married and enter into a prenuptial agreement (MCL § 557.28), you are probably anticipating that the terms of that prenuptial agreement will be upheld in the event of a divorce. While many Michigan residents assume that prenups, or marital...

Are you thinking about filing for divorce this year? You should speak with a Michigan divorce attorney as soon as possible, especially if spousal maintenance or alimony may be involved in your divorce proceedings. Why do you need to act quickly with regard to matters...

If you are thinking about filing for divorce in Michigan or are in the process of getting divorced, it is extremely important to consider how social media usage can hurt your case. In other words, you may want to stop posting on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other...

Many Michigan residents have now heard about the phenomenon known as "gray divorce," which refers to divorce among older adults. Previously, seniors did not file for divorce at high rates, and most divorces happened at least a bit earlier in life when the parties...

When a couple in Michigan decides to file for divorce, dealing with the division of marital property can be difficult no matter what the circumstances might be. However, in high-asset divorces in which the parties were avid art collectors, the prospect of the...

Are some individuals more likely to get divorced than others as a result of genetics? The question might sound like a preposterous one upon first consideration, but researchers in the field of psychology take it seriously. Indeed, according to a news release from...

When a family goes through a divorce the court is careful to ensure that both parties incomes are considered to support the couple's children as well as each individual spouse in a fair and appropriate manner after the divorce is finalized. Here in Michigan this is...

Divorce attorney Michael A. Robbins has been practicing law in the State of Michigan since 1982 and currently focuses his practice exclusively on assisting clients with family law matters. Over the years Mr. Robbins has helped a great many parents through the divorce...

While it is possible to get divorced in Michigan without the assistance of a divorce lawyer you should think long and hard before deciding to go it alone. Of course, hiring a lawyer costs money, and attorney's fees in a long drawn out divorce can add up quickly, but...

If you're a foreign national who is currently living in the United States be aware that getting divorced may impact your immigration status if you are currently in possession of a visa that you were eligible for by virtue of your marriage. For example, if your spouse...