When a spouse files for divorce in Michigan or is served with divorce papers, the emotional and financial realities of divorce usually begin to set in. Yet even when both spouses have thought carefully about the financial implications of divorce, it can be difficult...
Month: March 2019
Using Electronic Communication to Make Divorce Better for Parents and Kids
Social media messaging, emailing, and texting are not commonly considered to be beneficial to the divorce process. When we think about divorce in Michigan and how social media platforms or emails might come into play, we often think about matters surrounding...
Should I Get a Postnuptial Agreement Before My Divorce?
If you are thinking about filing for divorce and are concerned about how property will be divided, you could consider a postnuptial agreement in order to contract with your spouse about how assets and debts will be distributed if the two of you separate and later get...
How can I Ensure My Separate Property is Not Distributed in My Divorce?
Anyone who files for divorce in Michigan should be prepared for property division, or the distribution of marital assets and debts. Under Michigan divorce law, marital property is divided according to the theory of equitable distribution. In other words, property is...