Getting divorced in Michigan, especially after a long-term marriage or when the parties are nearing retirement age, can raise financial concerns about the property settlement and division of marital property. In particular, if one or both parties have substantial...
Month: October 2019
Michael A. Robbins Admitted into the International Academy of Family Lawyers
Michael A. Robbins, a Bloomfield Hills attorney who practices exclusively inFamily Law, was recently admitted into the International Academy of Family Lawyers.The IAFL is a worldwide association of Matrimonial Lawyers who are recognized bytheir peers as the most...
Can I be Required to Pay College Expenses as Part of My Divorce?
If you are planning to file for divorce in Michigan, or if you are in the process of getting divorced, you likely know already that the court will handle a number of financial issues tied to your marriage and divorce. More specifically, the court will divide property...
Electronic Snooping and Your Michigan Divorce
Nearly everyone who gets divorced in Michigan has some experience with electronic communication and social media, from emails and texts to social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. As an article in NPR discusses, "digital spying" has become...
What You Need to Know About Valuing Real Estate for Divorce Purposes
Will you be selling your marital home or other real estate as part of the divorce process? Or are you hoping to negotiate a property settlement with your spouse that allows you to keep the marital home? Either way, it is important to learn more about valuing real...
Three Considerations When Dividing a Marital Home in a Divorce
If you own a home with your spouse and are thinking about divorce in Michigan, it is important to learn more about how your property-including your home and other real estate-will be divided. You should also learn more about how real property is likely to get...
Three Things to Know as You Prepare for Your Divorce Consultation
When you are considering divorce in Michigan, one of the first and most important steps you will need to take is hiring a divorce lawyer. Finding a divorce lawyer can feel like a daunting process, but it does not need to be so difficult. As long as you plan ahead for...