Many states are moving their models for determining child custody to favor shared parenting. Shared parenting is when you and the other parent have equal or almost equal time with the children instead of one parent having the children the majority of the time and the...
After your divorce, you have the right to return to the court and request changes to the original alimony order. However, this may not always be in your best interest. According to FindLaw, alimony modification is only an option if you have changes to your...
It goes without saying that your divorce in Michigan prompts a number of significant changes in your life (many of which require you to immediately address). One that you may overlook, however, is your estate plans (assuming you have estate instruments already in...
Tax considerations may not be at the top of your list of concerns when working through a divorce, but they may move up quickly if you decide to split retirement accounts. Although Michigan is an equitable distribution state, determining what is fair and equitable is...
While the holidays are a festive and fun time to celebrate, it is important to take the right precautions and remain safe. Many individuals go out celebrating and drinking for St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Alcohol is often involved...
Parental alienation has the potential to do serious harm to your child well into their adult years. The best way to prevent this damage is by catching signs of parental alienation as soon as you can. Some signs manifest similarly in most cases of parental alienation,...
Coming up with a suitable living arrangement for your family is one of the most difficult undertakings after divorce; this is particularly true for joint-custody families. The traditional arrangement involves the parents setting up completely separate households and...
When going through a divorce, there are a host of topics to negotiate before drafting the final divorce settlement. One of the most difficult may be determining child custody and customizing a parenting plan that works for everyone involved. While that custody...
If you are a non-custodial parent but love your child deeply and want to ensure that you spend time with them, it is important to understand how state laws regarding parenting time affect you. Many heartbroken parents miss out on spending time with their kids because...
If you, your spouse or both of you have debt, Michigan property division laws will dictate who is responsible for it during divorce proceedings. While a judge has some degree of discretion in dividing property and debt, state law sets parameters and guidelines based...