Divorce

With the cost of college constantly increasing, many parents start saving for their child’s education as soon as they’re born. There are a lot of options to choose from.  Many parents include 529 college savings accounts in their college planning because they have...

Legal custody revolves around a parent’s ability to make decisions for their child, making it starkly different from physical custody. Often, both need to be divided during a divorce. It is important for parents in Michigan to consider the difference because many...

You might be sitting at your kitchen table tonight staring at a mountain of credit card statements and wondering how much of that debt will belong to you after your divorce. It is a high-stakes question because unlike a simple 50/50 split, Michigan law prioritizes...

People in West Michigan considering divorce are often anxious about the financial consequences of splitting their property. Those who have a long employment history might have a well-funded retirement savings account, such as a 401(k), that they made contributions to...

Deciding whether to move out before filing for divorce can feel urgent. You may want space and stability as conflict grows. Still, this choice can affect more than daily comfort. It can shape financial outcomes, parenting time and the overall direction of the case....

Divorce marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. This makes it one of the best times to reclaim your surname from before you were married. Though changing your name may sound complicated, Michigan laws and legal processes can help you achieve your...

Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally volatile time. This emotional pressure makes it crucial to avoid costly mistakes during the process. What you do today can affect your custody of your child, as well as which assets you can walk away with. Mixing separate and...

Schools are getting closer to summer break in Michigan. Children will have roughly three months off, dramatically changing their day-to-day schedule. For coparents, this may mean that changes are needed to their child custody arrangement. Summer vacation is a common...

Many couples hope for a peaceful separation but find themselves in a dispute over key aspects of their lives. A contested divorce arises when spouses cannot agree on crucial issues such as property division, financial support or child custody. While you may feel the...

When your divorce is finalized, it's likely that you and your spouse ended up with a child custody order that, at the time, supported your child’s best interests. What happens, though, if something changes?  With so much at stake, what can you do when you’re...