Year: 2022

After years or decades of marriage, it can be difficult to know whether divorce is a good idea or if you should continue trying to work on your marriage. Many Michigan residents remain together for the sake of their children, even if this is not the best decision for...

In a same-sex divorce where the spouses have minor children from the marriage, those parties should in theory be able to expect that they will be treated equally—just like any heterosexual married couple getting divorced with minor children from the marriage. While...

Divorces can be extremely contentious in Michigan, and when the spouses are involved in a particularly difficult case, one of the parties might turn to electronic snooping. For example, if there are concerns about one of the spouses attempting to hide or conceal...

If you have already been married and divorced and are considering the possibility of getting divorced again, you might be concerned that there are legal limits to the number of times you can have a divorce finalized in Michigan. Or, if you were divorced in another...

When you share a minor child with an ex, whether you are separated, divorced, or ending a relationship, you should know that Michigan law uses an income shares model to calculate child support. What this means is that the court will consider both parents’ incomes when...

Professional practices can include many different types of businesses, including, for example, health care practices, accounting firms, law offices, and other kinds of businesses. If you own a professional practice of any type and are planning to get divorced in...

When you are considering the possibility of moving out of state with your child after a divorce or separation, it may be necessary to have the court formally modify child custody if you are moving out of state or more than 100 miles away.

When you are planning for a Michigan divorce, it can be difficult to understand with certainty what types of assets and debts are likely to be classified as marital property, and which are likely to be classified as separate property. As you may know, under Michigan...

If you are planning to move with your children after a divorce or a child custody case in Michigan, it is essential to know about the steps you will need to take in order to be eligible to relocate. Depending upon where you are planning to move, you might not need the...

During a Michigan child custody case in which custody is disputed between the parents, or in cases involving allegations of domestic violence, you may be wondering if the court can require a child to testify against a parent, or if a court can allow a child to testify...