Law Offices ofMichael A. Robbins
The idea of divorce can be intimidating for anyone. Couples want to ensure that their best interests are upheld and that their children will be cared for following the divorce, so when it seems that the process is nearing its end, you and your attorney must ensure...
Child custody is one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Typically, child custody arrangements are legally binding until the child turns 18 years old. Parents may be met with confusion and anxiety about how these changes will impact the role they play in...
You and your spouse have acquired many types of property over the course of your marriage. While most people are aware that marital property includes the house, furniture, cars and other purchased items, you may not realize that joint debts also fall under assets that...
Divorce is often an emotionally-taxing process, and you may come across unexpected challenges along the way. While couples may wish to terminate the marriage as soon as possible, there is a mandatory waiting period for a Michigan divorce. After filing a complaint,...
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...
Are you planning to get a divorce in Michigan but you are unsure about how to tell other people? Breaking the news about a divorce can be complicated and difficult, and you may need to employ different strategies depending upon who you are telling about your future...
After you have gone through a divorce, a child custody case, or another type of family law matter in Michigan, you will likely have a court order in place. Depending upon the particular facts and nature of your case, your court order may clarify how spousal support...
Realizing that your soon-to-be ex is stalking you can be extremely upsetting, and you may fear for your personal safety. Stalking can be extremely frightening, and even though it may not involve any direct physical contact, it can be threatening and aggressive. What...
In the 21st century, divorce has become extremely common, and most of us have at least one friend or family member who has been through a divorce. While it might feel embarrassing at first to tell people you know that you will be getting divorced, you should not be...
If you are pregnant and considering filing for divorce, you may be wondering if Michigan law prevents you from getting divorced while you are pregnant (as some states do), and you also likely have questions about how the court will handle questions concerning...
Whether you inherited property or your spouse inherited property and you are now planning for a divorce in Michigan, you are likely wondering: is an inheritance considered marital property during divorce? Generally speaking, inheritances are usually classified as...
