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Most of our readers in Michigan probably know that if you’re going to go through a divorce, you will likely experience a range of emotions. Yes, there are some divorces that are amiable enough, but others involve divorcing spouses who feel resentment, bitterness and...
In Michigan family law cases, child custody can be one of the most complicated and potentially contentious issues a couple will face. Once the determination is made regarding custody, the non-custodial parent will generally be granted parenting time. This is important...
Our readers in Michigan probably know that if they are facing a divorce they could be in for a difficult, emotional process. Sure, there are some divorces that are amicable and can be settled relatively easily – but that is likely the exception, not the rule. For most...
Prenuptial agreements (usually called “prenups”) have become very common in Michigan as family lawyers and their clients have realized the value of such agreements. A more common question now is whether a prenup can be defeated if one party attempts to enforce the...
There are several factors that make a high-asset divorce in Michigan different from other divorces. A high-asset divorce is generally considered to be a divorce involving more than $1 million in assets, although in today’s financial climate, that number may be getting...
Working through a child custody case in Michigan can be one of the most emotionally trying types of legal case that a person can go through because, unless the parties agree on how this issue should be resolved, there is likely to be some courtroom litigation needed...
Many people may be served divorce papers around this time of year since January is a month known for its high number of divorce filings. Receiving divorce papers can be devastating, leaving you feeling shocked, confused and scared of what comes next. Even if you and...
An award of spousal support, more commonly called “alimony,” in a Michigan divorce cannot be predicted because the award of alimony is decided by each judge on a case-by-case basis. A judge may order the payment of spousal support to ensure that both spouses have...
Dividing assets is usually one of the most stressful issues in any divorce. The parties to a divorce often give in to their less honest instincts and attempt to hide assets from the other party. In Michigan, as in most states, such behavior is plainly illegal. The...