Many Michigan residents who have endured the emotional strain of a divorce view the judge’s signature on the final order as the last step in an arduous journey. Many of these individuals often make the incorrect assumption that the order signed by the judge is...
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Does Michigan treat same-sex divorce differently?
If you are a same-sex couple who wants to get divorced in Michigan, you may have some questions about how the law applies to your situation. Since 2014, same-sex divorces and marriages have been treated the same as opposite-sex. No-fault divorce Like most other...
Can I calculate Michigan spousal support prior to divorce?
If you are deciding on whether to stay married, some factors are emotional, and others are financial. One financial factor is spousal support, and if you are considering a divorce in Michigan, you may wonder how much spousal support (also known as alimony) you or your...
Does your pet have to be treated as chattel in your divorce?
It may be disheartening to hear that your beloved pet is simply seen as another piece of property in Michigan subject to asset division in a divorce. If you adopted your pet when you were married, it may be awarded to you or your spouse not unlike the sofa or the...
How could my divorce be different if I am a high earner?
In the big picture, Michigan divorces work the same no matter how much a couple earns between them and no matter how wealthy they are. Property will still be divided in what the law calls an equitable manner. Basically, the property a couple acquired while married...
How does debt get divided in divorce?
Property division is a major part of most Michigan divorces, but sometimes people forget that dividing debt is also part of property division. Michigan law states that marital property is divided equitably, or fairly, between both spouses. The same goes for marital...
Dealing with the emotional impact of divorce
Divorce is an incredibly difficult experience that often brings on overwhelming emotions like sadness, anger and fear. While divorce is never easy, experts have identified steps people can take to help with the emotional impact of going through a divorce. Talk with...
Will I be responsible for my spouse’s debt if we divorce?
When you divorce in Michigan, it is not just your property that is split between you and your spouse. Your debts will be divided too. Sometime after the divorce, your former spouse is ordered to be responsible for certain debt and to pay what was owed. Soon, debt...
Making the two new homes feel like family homes
When you divorce, your primary concern is your kids. And, part of those child custody concerns is how to make your two new homes both feel like family homes. Location The first factor is location. One or both parents should keep their home or apartment in the same...
Is spousal support available in Michigan?
Going through a divorce and restarting life on a solo path are monumental tasks wherever you’re located. In Michigan, an equitable distribution state, many factors are weighed independently as to property division and whether spousal support (alimony) will be awarded....