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Although there are many possible negative outcomes that are associated with divorce, for many people divorce is actually a positive step forward. While most people don't want to see their marriage come to an end, staying in an unhappy relationship that causes constant...

While divorce is the most common thing that comes to mind when people think of family law issues, there are actually many different legal matters that family law attorneys deal with on a regular basis. There are many attorneys in Michigan that claim to work on...

Are you considering, or have already decided to file for divorce in Michigan? If so, then you most surely will have a lot of questions that need to be answered before you proceed. Divorce is a serious matter and you should not take it lightly. If you enter the divorce...

Life is full of ups and downs. No matter who you are, what you do or where you live, everyone deals with stress and the many changes life can bring. Sometimes those changes are good and sometimes they are bad. Other times changes can be completely unexpected and throw...

When parents with children under the age of 18 split up they will have to determine with whom those children will live and whether or not they will share custody. Many people in Michigan have misconceptions when they think of the term child custody. For example, you...

Gay marriage is a hot-button issue no matter which side of the argument you find yourself on. Even though there are still many people on both sides of the issue, the fact is marriage laws continue to change and the majority of states have now made same-sex marriage...

Historically, when courts granted spousal support (alimony) in a Michigan divorce decree, the recipient could count on receiving monthly checks until remarrying -- or at least until the agreement's stated time period came to an end. Of course, times have changed in...

There are many common questions people have when they are either considering divorce or have already initiated the process. For example: How will our property and other assets be divided up? Who will the kids live with? What will happen to our family business? How...

While many divorces are very difficult and emotionally draining there are some people who can't wait to be done with their marriage and move on. For many people, getting divorced is the best thing that could happen to them given their circumstances. In fact, some...

If you are considering divorce, or are already in the midst of getting one, it is critically important that you understand Michigan rules regarding the division of marital property. Many clients believe that they are not entitled to a share of a specific account or...