If you are planning to divorce, you may have questions about spousal support, often known as alimony. Spousal support is financial support one spouse pays to the other spouse during and/or after divorce. It is intended to help the financially disadvantaged spouse to...
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Can I modify a child support order in Michigan?
When you get divorced, you always have a unique situation and final order. When you have children, there are extra considerations, like child custody and support orders. What happens if you lose your job or face a healthcare event for your child that adds extra costs...
Understanding the collaborative divorce process
If couples who decide to divorce can work together, they may benefit from a process called Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative Divorce helps them reach an agreement about important issues like property division and spousal support without going to court. Process In a...
Do we have to sell the family home in a divorce?
When deciding what to do about your marital home in a divorce, there are many things to consider. The issues of affordability, finance rates and the current real estate market are all something parties need to think about. When dealing with the home, there are...
How to effectively communicate during a contentious divorce
Once you start down the road to divorce, communication with your spouse can become tense or nonexistent. This can make it difficult to navigate complex legal issues, such as those pertaining to property division and child custody. With that in mind, you might be...
Parent failing to follow custody order? Consider seeking contempt
Although you may have negotiated a child custody and visitation arrangement that seems appropriate for your child, ensuring that everyone adheres to that agreement can be challenging. Parents often get into spats over educational, extracurricular, and medical...
How do I prepare for a divorce in Michigan?
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, you may have many questions and concerns. Michigan divorce can be a stressful and complicated process, especially if you have children, assets or debts to deal with. What are the requirements in Michigan? Michigan is a...
How to reduce the impact of divorce on your children
While divorce can take an enormous toll on you, it can also upend life for your children as they know it. What in their mind once may have seemed like a stable family dynamic is suddenly pulverized, leaving them without the structure and routine to which they’ve...
Can I use my ex’s Facebook posts in our divorce?
Divorce is a complex and emotional process that involves many legal issues. One common question is whether they can use their soon-to-be ex’s social media posts as evidence. The answer is not simple. It depends on several factors. No-fault divorce state Like many...
What is the difference between custody and parenting time?
When parents in Michigan go through a divorce, they may have many concerns, but one of the most important to them is what will happen with their children. Parents are often concerned with which parent will receive custody of the children. Custody is a term that many...