When divorcing couples get into a dispute about an alimony request during their divorce, it is helpful for them to know how alimony, or spousal support, is calculated. There are several factors that go into calculating spousal support that divorcing couples should be...
Accepting New Clients Now. Call To Get Started.
Year: 2021
How child custody orders can be modified
Raising children is not an easy task for parents in Michigan. There are many important decisions that parents need to make for their children in addition to meeting their daily needs. Making the job even more difficult, children’s needs change as they grow older....
Alternative dispute resolution options in a divorce
When couples are going through a divorce, they may assume that they will be required to go to court to resolve disagreements. While that may be true in some situations, there is an opportunity for them to participate in alternative dispute resolution. There are two...
Tips for negotiating your divorce settlement
Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally fraught process. The thought of airing your marital grievances to a judge may not be all that appealing either. That’s one reason why most divorce cases end in settlement before they ever get to the litigation phase. That’s...
Property division is made more difficult with cryptocurrency
In a Michigan divorce, property division often arises as a topic for dispute. In the past, that has meant people were deciding how to split financial accounts, real estate, automobiles, collectibles, a business and more. While these are still part of a great many...
Fighting enforcement of a Michigan pre-nuptial agreement
Many couples in Michigan believe that signing a prenuptial agreement is a smart move. Most experienced divorce lawyers agree that prenuptial agreements can actually strengthen a marriage by resolving thorny problems of property division, spousal support and child...
Is Limited-Scope Representation right for my divorce?
Beyond the emotional upheaval that comes with divorce, there are financial costs, both during the proceeding and with projected lifestyle changes post-divorce. Whether it is uncontested or ends up in court, legal services can be expensive. The average cost of a...
What if the child wants a voice in the child custody decision?
In Michigan family law cases, one of the common sources of discord is child custody. The parents might have certain goals in the case and this can lead to a contentious back and forth. Even in cases where the sides are relatively friendly, there might be issues that...
Dividing a family business in divorce
In every Michigan divorce, the spouses must disclose all their assets and debts, determine what is marital property and what is separate property, and then divide the marital property according to state law. Generally speaking, the more complex the marital property,...
Four types of dissolution to consider when filing for divorce
Much like no two marriages are alike, no two divorces are the same. Couples part ways for many reasons, and based on these reasons, spouses in Michigan and elsewhere may find it more beneficial to move forward with a certain type of divorce. Whether it is because they...