Divorces are difficult for many different reasons, and some of those complications may not dissipate simply because your divorce case is final. This is particularly true when you share minor children with your spouse, and the two of you are co-parenting in a shared...
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Social Media and Your Divorce
Making plans to file for divorce means that you will likely need to make some lifestyle changes, including living by a more defined budget and abiding by a parenting time arrangement if you will be sharing custody of minor children from your marriage. In addition,...
Most Common Financial Issues of Divorce
Divorce can be expensive, and the aftermath of a divorce can come as a financial shock to many Michigan residents. Married couples become accustomed to sharing costs of a single household, and in many marriages, one of the parties is the primary earner while the other...
What are the Top Reasons for Divorce?
Couples in Michigan get divorced for many different reasons. In some situations, the spouses are in agreement about the divorce, and the decision to move forward with the dissolution of the marriage is at least somewhat consensual. In other scenarios, one of the...
Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
Going through a Michigan divorce is difficult and complicated, even when you have not been married for a very long time and you do not own a significant amount of property with your spouse. Naturally, divorces become much more complex when the spouses have minor...
Can a Parent Deny a Grandparent Visitation?
If you are going through a divorce and have minor children from your marriage, or if you are a grandparent and one of your children is currently going through a divorce case involving minor children, the topic of grandparent visitation may be on your mind....
What is the First Thing You Should Do if Considering Divorce?
If you are considering a divorce in Michigan, there are some steps you need to take as soon as possible. Divorce in Michigan is a complex process, and it is critical to understand how Michigan divorce law will apply to your case. An experienced Michigan divorce...
Is Texting Harassment a Form of Domestic Violence?
If you are involved in a violent relationship with a partner, you should know that Michigan has domestic violence laws that can protect you. Yet for many people in Michigan, it can be difficult to know whether certain actions or behavior constitute domestic violence...
How Long Will it Take to Change Our Custody Agreement?
If you have a child custody order or parenting time agreement in place following a recent divorce or separation, an issue might arise that requires you to modify the existing order. There are many different reasons that a parent can seek to modify an existing child...
Can I Get a Quick Divorce in Michigan?
If you have friends or family members in other states who have gotten divorced with no children and relatively few assets, you might have heard about a process known as a simplified divorce, or a joint simplified dissolution, depending upon the specific state. Some...
Making a Post-Divorce Plan
When you are planning for a divorce under Michigan law and you are considering the plans you need to make, you are probably thinking about everything you need to do leading up to the divorce — opening your own bank account, gathering financial documents from your...
What is a UCCJEA Case?
If you are going through a divorce and have minor children from your marriage, or if you are separating from a partner with whom you have minor children, you will need to learn about the Michigan Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The...
Should I Close My Facebook Account During My Divorce?
Many people turn to their social media accounts, including Facebook, to provide life updates to friends and family members, and to vent about issues or concerns happening in their lives. Indeed, Facebook can seem like a good place to turn to let all of your friends...
Is My Inheritance Considered Marital Property?
If you are planning to file for divorce in Michigan in 2021, or if your spouse has already filed a petition for the dissolution of marriage, you are likely already thinking about how your marital property will be divided and whether certain assets will be subject to...
Tips for Handling a Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce is difficult regardless of the time of year when you are going through court appearances or negotiations, and regardless of the time of year your divorce is finalized. Yet the holiday season can be particularly tough for many spouses. Whether or not you have...
Key Things to Know About Property Division in a Michigan Divorce
When you are planning to file for divorce in Michigan, it is essential to understand how property division works in the state. Generally speaking, states in the U.S. are either “equitable distribution” states or “community property” states, and Michigan is an...
What to Do About Concealed Assets in a Divorce
While many divorce processes run relatively smoothly, and both spouses accurately provide property disclosures about their separate and marital assets, some divorces result in one or both spouses attempting to conceal assets so that they will not be divided in the...
Commonly Asked Questions About Divorce
Getting divorced in Michigan can be complicated, and you probably have many questions. There are a variety of legal issues to consider in every divorce under Michigan law, and it is always important to have an experienced Michigan divorce lawyer representing you in...
Five Things to Know About High-Net-Worth Divorce
Are you planning for a Michigan divorce, and do you own substantial assets with your spouse? When wealthy couples in Michigan get divorced, those high-asset divorces often involve many complicating factors and issues that are not present in more straightforward...
What Will Happen to My Business if I Get Divorced?
Do you own a business and are you getting divorced? You are probably anxious about what will happen to your business in your Michigan divorce, and whether you will be forced to close or sell the business, or to sell your interest in the business. The answer depends in...
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