Are you expecting to file for divorce soon, and do you have questions about what will happen to your pension? In general, unless you have a prenuptial agreement that expressly states that you will keep your pension and that it will not be divided in the event of...
Month: January 2020
What is the Division of Marital Debt in a Michigan Divorce?
Under Michigan divorce law, all marital property is divided according to a theory of equitable distribution in a Divorce. Since Michigan is an equitable distribution state (like a majority of other states in the U.S.), the court will divide all property that it...
How Will a Prenuptial Agreement Affect My Divorce?
Many people who are planning to get married enter into prenuptial agreements with their soon-to-be spouse. A prenuptial agreement, also known as an antenuptial or premarital agreement, is defined under Michigan law (MCL 557.28) as "a contract relating to property made...
Tips for Living With Your Spouse During the Divorce Process
While many Michigan residents who are in the process of getting divorced want to move out of the house they share with their spouse-or have their spouse move out of the house-a surprising number of married couples in Michigan who are going through a divorce make the...