Did your spouse do something horrible during your marriage that’s led to your marriage being on the rocks and headed toward divorce? If so, then you’re probably eager to get back at them, causing as much discomfort and financial pain as possible....
In Michigan family law cases, children are a primary concern. Often, this centers on custody and parenting time. Of course, child support is also critical once the custody determination is made. People will naturally think about the basics for...
Many people make mistakes during their marriage. Those missteps can fall just about anywhere on the spectrum of severity, though, with some of them posing a serious risk to the desired outcome in any divorce case filed in the future. If your...
Michigan residents who are also on active duty in the military face inordinate challenges in maintaining their family unit. It is stressful, particularly if one spouse is in the service and the other is a civilian. Deployment can lead to various...
A lot of marriages go through rough patches. Many couples can work through them to salvage their relationship, but there may come a point when you’re questioning how much longer you should stay in your marriage. That’s ultimately a question that...
The initial outcome of your divorce can reshape your finances in a way that dictates your standard of living for a long time to come. While division of the marital estate can give you immediate access to necessary cash and other assets, it may not...
Successful professionals living in Michigan have more to lose if they divorce than those just barely making ends meet. They may have a diversified portfolio of assets ranging from their primary residence to tax-deferred retirement savings accounts....
How you divide your property with your spouse is often one of the most challenging and heated aspects of a Michigan divorce. While Michigan law says couples must divide their property fairly, that does not always equate to a 50/50 split. It’s...
In family law, 50/50 custody—also known as joint physical custody or shared parenting—refers to an arrangement where children spend equal or nearly equal time with both parents. This typically involves alternating weeks, splitting each week, or...
Seeking sole custody of your child in Michigan can be a challenging process. Here is what you need to know about obtaining sole custody in our state. When a Court Will Consider Giving Sole Custody Michigan courts prioritize the best interests of...