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Once your divorce is finalized, you may be looking for a fresh start. That could mean moving far away -- perhaps even out of Michigan. Can you leave the state with your child? If you have sole physical and legal custody, the answer is yes. If you have joint custody,...
If you find yourself in the midst of a later-in-life divorce in Michigan, the fate of your retirement accounts is a concern. After all, you spent your entire life building this nest egg to live on when you retire, and the idea that these funds could disappear...
The child custody process in Michigan focuses on the best interests of the child and it applies in situations where you and your spouse divorce or separate. Child custody process The process beings when one spouse files for divorce in the court in the county where you...
If you and your spouse are planning to divorce and have a disagreement, your issue does not necessarily have to go to court. There are two processes that you may want to consider, called mediation and arbitration. These alternative dispute processes may be faster and...
One of the most difficult issues in a high-asset Michigan divorce – or in any divorce, for that matter – is the valuation and division of real property, especially the family home. Michigan divorce law requires that the assets owned by the divorcing couple be divided...
“The best interests of the child” is a phrase that comes up often in Michigan family law, particularly in child custody matters. Both parents need to be cognizant of what that entails as the case proceeds because it plays an integral role in how the case is decided....
We all know that divorce can be stressful, but what many parents may not realize is that it can be stressful and painful for their children as well. Indeed, research consistently shows that divorce negatively impacts the mental health of children, leading to...
Some couples are partners in marriage and partners in business. If the business is marital property, it will be divided equitably between the spouses if they decide to divorce. Marital property Generally, marital property includes property acquired by either spouse...
In Michigan divorces, children can be caught in the middle. For parents who want to prevent the child from being negatively impacted by the complicated situation, there are avenues to consider so the transition is as easy as possible. One is joint custody. The court...
If you are negotiating custody with your ex, you may be wondering how custody will be determined. Whether you work out an agreement with your child’s other parent and then seek court approval or ask the court to make the decision, there are certain factors that must...