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Although divorce is often characterized as being a long, expensive, emotional and taxing process, this is not always the reality. While some divorcing spouses might require litigation to work through complex divorce or family law matters, many more can reach a final...
Like other states, Michigan courts decide custody cases based on what the judge believes is in the best interests of the child. To put it another way, if anyone is supposed to be a "winner" in a child custody case, it should be the couple’s minor children. The reason...
Social media is now a part of most of our daily lives and serves as a place we can share our thoughts and feelings. When going through an emotional event, such as a divorce, you may be tempted to use social media as an outlet for your feelings and a way to vent....
Any experienced divorce attorney in Michigan will attest to the proposition that no two divorces are identical. Each divorce has its own twists and turns as determined by the personalities of the spouses, their financial situation, whether they have minor children,...
For a child, their parents’ divorce can be a worrisome time as they prepare to adapt to the new situation. That might mean a different residence, a new school and adjusting to not seeing both parents as regularly as they once did. In some instances, the child can take...
A divorce can significantly impact several aspects of the lives of the couple and their family. In addition to dividing up valuable assets and determining child custody arrangements, courts will have to determine what happens to the couple’s pet. While both spouses...
When a parent wants to move with their child, it may cause problems between the parents. Understanding how the courts handle these cases is important. Distance is key with a proposed move Before a custodial parent decides to relocate with their child, there are...
Any experienced divorce attorney in Michigan will attest to the proposition that no two divorces are identical. Each divorce has its own twists and turns as determined by the personalities of the spouses, their financial situation, whether they have minor children,...
Pensions, 401(k)s and other retirement plans are typically considered marital property in Michigan. The portion of the retirement plan earned during a couple’s marriage will get divided. This is without regard to whose salary went into the retirement account or whose...
Many Michigan couples enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married to lay out the terms of their separation, if they were to get divorced in the future. Nowadays, people are getting married later in life and have fully established careers and significant...