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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…
A question our office frequently gets is, “How do I know when to file?” Every case is different; and the answer often depends on your unique circumstances. Domestic Violence If you are in an unsafe relationship, it can be imperative to take steps to get your case filed so that temporary orders to protect yourself, your children, and your estate…
SO how do we get this process started? STEP 1 – PREPARE FOR YOUR INITIAL CLIENT CONSULTATION Click here to schedule an appointment to discuss your case or give me a call at . Write down all of your questions. We know that coming to a law firm to talk about getting divorce can be scary and overwhelming. We try…
If you have found your way here it is because you have been contemplating divorce, and we at the Lashier Law Firm know that this is not always an easy decision. We take pride in handling each case ethically, being dedicated to our clients and their individual needs, and striving to obtain the best outcome possible. Practically speaking though, you…
Divorce is the legal dissolution of your marriage, and it comes with a whole variety of emotions attached to it; heartbreak, confusion, anger, and devastation. Navigating the legal and judicial system during a divorce can only add to these emotions, so here at Lashier Law, we wanted to create an easy guide on what every couple should know when it…
How should divorced parents handle Christmas? WE always suggest that client’s get creative and come up with a plan that both parents can agree on ahead of time. Maybe “Santa” doesn’t have to come just one morning each year. Many families celebrate “Christmas Morning” on Christmas Eve morning at one house and Christmas Day morning at another house. Maybe parents…
Parents often ask our office how to explain divorce to their children. This is a very delicate topic with many different opinions. We believe that every situation is different and requires a different approach. However, you decide to handle this, one thing remains clear – you should never talk badly about the other parent to your children and you should…