The way that your marital assets are divided in your divorce can set the stage for your financial wellbeing for years, perhaps even decades, to come. With that in mind, you need to be careful in how you approach negotiations and litigation related to property...
Month: September 2019
Three steps to take before filing for divorce
When a couple in Michigan is in a rocky marriage, it may only be a matter of time before one or both spouses seek a divorce. If you believe divorce is on the horizon, there are some steps you can take ahead of time to make the divorce process run smoother. Document...
Understanding collaborative divorce in Michigan
Many perceptive attorneys who represent people in divorces long ago realized that the standard litigation process often provides an outcome that is not helpful for either party, irrespective of the result. Over the last 40 years, many lawyers and their clients have...
Can child custody orders ever be changed?
Child custody matters can be contentious and painful for Michigan parents to work through. When one parent refuses to negotiate or establishes unworkable expectations, it can feel as though decisions regarding where a child will live and how decisions will be made...
How long do people have to pay alimony?
During a marriage, couples have a certain lifestyle that they are used to living. The lifestyle they may live depends on their interests and other factors, but much of it is controlled by what they can afford. People earn different amounts of income and this can be...
What happens to the family pet in a divorce?
Most families consider their pet as a cherished family member. But pets are still classified and divided as property, like a piece of furniture, in a Michigan divorce. Couples have options to help assure their continued relationship with their pets and their...
A child’s best interests are key in a Michigan child custody case
Michigan couples who have decided to end a marriage will have much to consider as they move forward with a divorce. If they have children, child custody, child support and parenting time will come to the forefront. People will have their own goals and desires, but it...
It seems we are in the midst of a divorce tsunami
For many, marriage is hard. But, during the ongoing health crisis, marriages are being strained, and unfortunately, this has led to a divorce tsunami across the globe, including the U.S. The numbers Over the past 11 months, divorce filings have risen dramatically....
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...