If you are thinking about filing for divorce in Michigan, and you are also struggling with your finances, you may also be considering personal bankruptcy. However, if you are planning to file for divorce and bankruptcy in Michigan, or if you recently filed for...
When you are in the early stages of a Michigan divorce, or you are considering a divorce, it is important to understand how a divorce will affect your property. As you may already know, according to Michigan divorce law, property is divided according to the theory of...
When divorce is imminent, both parties typically want to get through the process as quickly as possible. It can be difficult to begin the emotional and psychological processes of moving forward with your life when you are dealing with present divorce issues and...
A majority of people are on some form of social media these days, including children and adults from all generations. According to Pew Research, almost 70% of people have a Facebook account, while nearly 40% have an Instagram account. Including those social media...
When you have worked for decades and have contributed to retirement accounts that you have been planning to have as your support once you retire, it can be frustrating to know that those benefits may be divided between you and your spouse during your divorce. It is...
Many divorces involve complicated financial issues, and both spouses can find themselves in a contentious battle over certain marital assets. Under Michigan's divorce law, all property is classified either as separate (non-marital) or marital property, and all marital...
When you make the decision to file for divorce in Michigan, we know that your impulse is likely to do everything you can to get through the process as quickly as possible. For many spouses, once you know that the relationship cannot be repaired and you begin the...
When parents are getting divorced in Michigan and one or more of their children are minors, it will be extremely important for those parents to learn more about divorce and child custody under Michigan law. Parents should gain a better understanding of how child...
Being served with divorce papers is never easy, and for many Michigan residents, it can come as a great shock. Whether you knew that your spouse was seriously considering divorce (and perhaps was even planning to file a divorce petition), or being served with divorce...
If you are planning to file for divorce in Michigan, or if your spouse has filed for divorce or has told you about his or her plans to file, you may have questions about proving fault. Many spouses in Michigan want to know whether they will need to prove that the...
While any divorce in Michigan can be complicated as a result of property division issues or child custody matters, most high asset divorces in the state will be complex due to the high value of property that will need to be distributed. In addition, much property in a...
Are you planning for a divorce in Michigan but concerned about how property division will work because you suspect your spouse may be hiding assets? Unfortunately, spouses often try to hide assets in a Michigan divorce to prevent them from being classified as marital...
