If parents decide to divorce, must the children stand up before a judge and choose which parent they want to live with? No. There are several reasons why not. For starters: Under Michigan law, children do not have the legal right to choose where they want to live...
Month: April 2020
How does Michigan determine child support?
Establishing child support can be a daunting task. You want to ensure that your child’s needs are met, but you also want to protect your financial health. In the state of Michigan, courts use a formula to create a child support arrangement that takes your income, your...
Funds, property and debt in a high-asset divorce
Property division is the common thread amongst all divorces in America, with few exceptions. While some divorce cases may involve other issues as well, such as child custody, child support and alimony, every divorcing couple will need to figure out how to divide their...
Who gets the family pet in a divorce?
A majority of families in Michigan have a family pet like a dog or cat. These animals are often seen as members of the family and they are treated as such, many times lovingly referred to as “fur babies”. When a couple decides they no longer want to be married who...