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For some divorce cases where the parties are not diametrically opposed and the level of acrimony is manageable, mediation can be a means to an end that is faster, cheaper, more confidential, and finally more productive. It’s a reliable form of dispute resolution. For...
In Michigan, an equitable distribution state, the divorce laws apply to all cases, whether you’re dealing with a short- or long-term marriage. That is, property is divided equitably. Child custody arrangements are guided by the best interests of the child. Spousal...
Divorce is emotionally difficult and technically demanding by its nature. Our adversarial justice system can make it harder because it pits one side against the other, with each party trying to get the best deal. Even in a relatively amicable divorce, both spouses may...
Divorce is something you may have been thinking about for a long time. Once you have decided that divorce is something you are going to do, there are many things you should do to prepare. Do not just rush out and file. Divorce is a major life event, both financially...
If you are an entrepreneur, you may have spent years and thousands of dollars to get your business up and running. It can be scary to think that a divorce could cause you to lose what you worked so hard to build. Fortunately, in many cases, business owners can work...
For parents going through divorce, chances are a child support order will be an issue to discuss. Even when parents share equal parenting time, child support may still be ordered under the Michigan Child Support Formula. This means that the parents will become very...
In many cases, the largest asset to be sold and split in a divorce is the family home. Often, it is that split that allows couples to move on to their separate lives financially stable. Indeed, it is so common that we did a blog post on dividing the family home in a...
If your children are the most important thing to you, then you’re probably worried about how your divorce is going to impact your relationship and time spent with your kids. But even after your initial child custody dispute is resolved, issues can still arise, causing...
Children can easily get caught in the middle of a Michigan divorce. As the case moves forward, custody and parenting time are frequent topics for dispute. Once custody has been established, the court strives to make sure both parents can forge a positive relationship...
When it comes to divorce and property division, Michigan is considered an “equitable distribution” state. This means that marital property, including the family home if purchased, improved or maintained with marital funds, will be divided based on fairness. While...