Divorce is rarely straightforward, but sometimes the division of marital property is simple. Take a joint savings account, for example: the balance is readily observable, and easily divided and split between two parties. On the other hand, some assets, like fine art...
Dividing assets can be one of the most difficult issues in any Michigan divorce, but it can become especially contentious if the couple owns very valuable assets. If some of the assets have been owned by one spouse or the other for a very long time, the value of the...
No two marriages are the same and, as a result, neither are divorces. What’s important for one couple may not be for the next and what’s simple in one divorce may be complex in another. For couples with a high net worth, this can be particularly true with respect to...
Couples who have been married for a long time have probably been saving assets with retirement in mind. Accessing those assets is is often relatively simple as long as the couple stays together. However, if they decide to divorce, what will happen to their assets and...
Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally fraught process. The thought of airing your marital grievances to a judge may not be all that appealing either. That’s one reason why most divorce cases end in settlement before they ever get to the litigation phase. That’s...
During a divorce, emotions run high, and it can be difficult to get a clear picture of what life will be like once it’s over. Beyond the unpleasant points of contention that can boil to the surface during a divorce proceeding, it is important to see past settling old...