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Buying a home is often considered a milestone for many married couples. However, if you decide to get divorced, determining what happens to the home can be one of the greatest challenges of your divorce. In Michigan and other equitable distribution states, a home...
Not all spouses are on equal footing financially following a divorce. It is often the case that one spouse earns more than the other. If these financial disparities would cause the lesser-earning spouse to suffer financial hardship, or otherwise lead to an unequal...
Determining a custody schedule comes with many challenges, and one thing that can make the custody process especially difficult is when a child says they want to live only with a certain parent. There is a common misconception that when a child reaches a certain age,...
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially challenging when both spouses are professionals with high incomes and assets. In Michigan, a high asset divorce is when there is $1 million or more in liquid assets, and there is a large amount of property and other...
Ending a marriage can be a difficult, draining, and costly process. Your statements and actions, however, can make your divorce even more difficult. Avoid behavior which may be turned against you. Social Media And Texting The world can see what you post. So can your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...