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Protecting the parental rights of fathers
The care and custody of children is an important part of what courts assess and determine when they are confronted with family law matters. In Michigan, custody and visitation issues may arise during divorces or when unmarried parents choose to live separately. When...
Protecting your children during divorce
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, but especially for the children. Often, divorce turns out to be the right decision when there are fundamental issues between a couple that can’t be resolved. And where there is domestic violence, divorce may be the inevitable...
Common catalysts for divorce fall into certain categories
For Michigan residents who are experiencing marital difficulties or have reached the point in their relationship where it cannot be saved, it is important to know how to proceed with a divorce. Still, many people are thinking about ending a marriage, but are unsure as...
How are pensions divided in a divorce?
There are many different types of assets that couples acquire during a marriage. These assets can include homes, vehicles, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts and other types of assets. If the couple divorces all of these assets need to be divided....
How child custody is determined in Michigan
How child custody is determined is important for divorcing parents to understand. Knowing how child custody is determined can help parents anticipate the process so they can work to develop a child custody arrangement that is best for their child. Child custody...
How do courts determine a child’s best interests?
Divorce is hard on adults and children alike. When a family splits due to the end of the marital relationship between two parents, everyone in the household can feel the burden of the event. However, when children are involved in Michigan divorces, courts look to...
The potential downsides of divorce litigation
If possible, you may want to strive to settle your divorce outside of court. This is because a trial can take up to a year or more to resolve, and a Michigan judge may not necessarily craft a divorce decree that meets your short or long-term needs. Trials can be...
How can I protect my kids after domestic violence?
Many parents in the Detroit area get out of difficult relationship precisely because their partner is abusive either toward them or toward the children. For this reason, these parents are willing to fight hard to keep the other parent from having access to the...
What a QDRO establishes during divorce
As Michigan couples negotiate divorce settlements, they might include a QDRO as part of their property division. QDRO stands for qualified domestic relations order, and it establishes that a person can receive payments from their ex-spouse’s retirement plan. However,...
Prenuptial agreements are not always enforceable
The equitable distribution laws in Michigan require marital estates to be divided fairly in divorce cases, but couples who plan ahead can avoid contentious property division negotiations or unpredictable court rulings by entering into prenuptial agreements. These...
