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...
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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....