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The family home represents years of shared history and for many families, the stability of children's lives. When the marriage ends, both spouses need to decide what happens to it. Michigan law provides a structured approach to that decision, and knowing how it works...
Many wealthy people in Michigan think a no-fault divorce means cheating does not matter in court. However, this is a common misunderstanding. Assuming infidelity is legally irrelevant can be risky and may seriously impact someone’s finances. In reality, no-fault...
Dividing retirement savings during a divorce can feel stressful. You can protect your money by following a clear process and using the right court orders. Know what counts as marital vs. separate Michigan uses equitable distribution which means the court divides...
Divorce is difficult. Those going through a divorce will need to negotiate the division of their property while balancing the emotional letdown that comes with the end of a marriage. This is never an easy process. Add in the complexity and demands that come with...
Divorce can be a challenging experience, but it's often just the beginning of the next chapter. For many divorced couples, the initial divorce agreement might need adjustments over time. This is a normal reflection of how life circumstances change. Post-divorce...
In Macomb County and many other places in Michigan, what is referred to as visitation or custody is really just called parenting time. Parenting time is the schedule that you and the other parent are going to follow now that you are separated. The Court relies very...
Spousal Support or alimony is one of the most difficult issues to resolve in a divorce case. Unlike child support, there is no formula that the court must use to determine spousal support – it is very fact intensive and often depends heavily on your jurisdiction and the Judge assigned to your case. In divorce cases, spousal support is often…
Yes! In 2019, the legislature enacted MCR 3.223 – Summary Proceedings for Entry of a Consent Judgment or Order. Summary Proceedings are appropriate for cases where the spouses are generally cooperative and have a tentative agreement on how to divide custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property division. This process allows the parties to negotiate their agreement before…
In Michigan, the timing of filing for divorce can make a huge difference in your case. Filing for divorce with minor children means that the mandatory waiting period from the time that you file to the time that a judgment can be entered is six months. There are some circumstances in which a Judge can reduce the waiting time, but…
In Michigan, a divorce is started when one of the spouses files a Complaint for Divorce in the Circuit Court. The case should be filed in the county where one of the parties has resided for at least ten days. To meet the jurisdictional requirements to file in Michigan, one of the parties must have resided here for at least…