Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial arrangement that one spouse pays to the other after a divorce. The goal of alimony is to enable the lower-income spouse to maintain a standard of life similar to that enjoyed during the marriage. Whether you are...
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How complex are high-asset divorces in Michigan?
Property division during a divorce is no easy task. When your marriage involves significant assets, this process can become even more complicated. High-asset marriages often involve intricate financial structures and diverse investment portfolios. These require...
Can remarriage impact alimony payments?
Alimony, also known as spousal support, aims to help the financially weaker spouse maintain a standard of living. It provides financial stability during significant change and allows the recipient time to adjust and become self-sufficient. But what happens to these...
Seeking alimony in your divorce
Finances are a major part of our lives. And for many divorcing couples, it is central to the contentions complicating the dissolution process. For most couples, sharing finances is commonplace, making it difficult to go from a two-income household to a single-income...
The distinction between marital and separate property
Managing the challenges of divorce is never easy, especially when it comes to the division of property. Thus, knowing the difference between marital and separate property is crucial because it can influence the outcome of property division. If you are in the process...
Four ways to establish paternity in Michigan
Establishing paternity is not always a straightforward process for unmarried parents. However, it is extremely important to ensure that both parents receive the same rights and benefits as married parents. In Michigan, there are four main methods to establish...
Michigan has detailed rules for parental relocation
When a divorced or unmarried parent wants to move with their child, it can affect the rights of the other parent, and sometimes the other parent objects. Most states have rules for how to handle these issues. Michigan’s law regarding parents moving with their children...
Study: Many women happier after a divorce
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...
What does the court consider when deciding on parenting time?
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...
The financial impact of gray divorce
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...