If it looks like your divorce is headed to trial, then you have to be prepared to counter your spouse’s assertions and their legal arguments. There are many ways to do this, including gathering contradictory evidence and relying on expert opinions. However, one of the...
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Should I try to keep the family home?
Often, a Michigan couple’s family home is among their most valuable pieces of property. If they are divorcing, there might also be a lot of emotions surrounding the home, particularly when the couple raised children in it or have lived there for a long time. Like...
Costly financial mistakes to avoid during and after divorce
Divorce isn’t just an emotional rollercoaster—it’s a financial minefield. When you’re navigating the end of a marriage, it’s easy to make financial mistakes that can haunt you long after the dust settles. If you want to avoid common pitfalls and set yourself up for a...
What does it mean to live in a no-fault divorce state?
Until you are thinking about a divorce, you likely have not thought about the fact that Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. But, when it does come up, future divorcees wonder what it actually means, in practice. Michigan law allows a divorce without proving...
Cohabitating with your ex during and after your divorce
The idea may strike some divorced people as strange, but some divorcing or divorced couples choose to live together even after the divorce is finalized. With inflation, high mortgage rates, increased costs for rentals and ongoing economic uncertainties, this living...
What happens if we are both ready to divorce?
When both spouses agree to end their marriage, the divorce process in Michigan can become smoother and less acrimonious. This approach, sometimes described as “conscious decoupling,” emphasizes an amicable and cooperative separation. Michigan’s no-fault divorce system...
How long does it take to get divorced?
When you enter the divorce process, it can seem prolonged and like it’ll never come to an end. That’s understandable given the multiple legal issues that you’ll have to address, including property division, child custody, child support and spousal support. Many...
What if my spouse won’t stop lying during our divorce?
Going through a divorce is often complicated and emotionally stressful enough without having to worry about a lying spouse. A spouse who is a compulsive liar will often say anything, no matter how outlandish, to get what they want out of a divorce. When your spouse...
Using alternative dispute resolution in your divorce
Your divorce may not have been your decision. Even though you are moving through the process, it can feel like you do not have much control over this very significant and impactful life event. A judge has the power to decide what your divorce order will look like, and...
What should you do if your spouse lies during divorce?
When you’re in a contentious divorce, you may come across statements made by your spouse that either misconstrue the facts or that contain outright lies. While you might laugh these off as being ridiculous, a court might buy into them unless you demonstrate why those...
