Financial issues in Michigan divorces can lead to significant acrimony between spouses, even when the parties are forthcoming with one another about all property owned and acquired prior to and during the divorce. When one spouse attempts to conceal assets during a...
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Who Should Move Out During Divorce?
When you are planning to file for divorce, or your spouse has informed you that she or he plans to file for divorce, the most common scenario is that one of the spouses will move out of the marital home. Yet when making a decision about moving out, it is important to...
Common Misconceptions About Spousal Support in Michigan
If you are getting divorced in Michigan, the chances are good that you have heard a wide variety of myths and misconceptions about spousal support or alimony under Michigan law. From reporting information about spousal maintenance from other states that is...
Spying and Divorce in Michigan: What You Should Know
Whether you are in the early stages of planning for a divorce in Michigan or you have already taken steps toward getting divorced, you probably have many different questions about what you can and cannot do under Michigan law. One question we often hear from parties...
The Standard Michigan Divorce Process
When you are planning to file for divorce in Michigan, it is important to understand that the divorce process will vary slightly depending upon your situation and the particularities of your divorce case. While every divorce is different, there is a general framework...
Domestic Violence and its Impact on Child Custody
Domestic violence can be devastating for families, and particularly for children. From situations in which children are subjected to violence themselves or bear witness to domestic violence in the home, to scenarios in which one parent has been accused of domestic...
How to Tell Your Child You are Divorcing
Making plans for divorce in Michigan can be complicated and difficult under any circumstances, even when you do not have children from your marriage. To be sure, finding ways to inform friends and family members about your divorce can be anxiety inducing, and there...
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for Our Marriage?
When you are planning for a wedding and will soon be getting married, you might be considering the possibility of a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements—sometimes known as premarital agreements or antenuptial agreements in Michigan—used to have a reputation as...
How to Handle Child Custody and Visitation During Summer
Co-parenting can be complicated and difficult during the summer when a child is home from school and parents might be planning trips or other activities. According to the Michigan Courts, parents should take into account varying parenting time schedule considerations...
Grandparents’ Rights in Michigan
Whether you are going through a divorce from your spouse and have concerns about grandparents’ rights when it comes to child custody issues, or you are a grandparent yourself and are worried about how and when you will be able to have access to your grandchildren, it...
