The older you are when you navigate your Michigan divorce, the less likely you are to be able to bring in an income in the aftermath. For this reason, protecting your financial interests is particularly important when you divorce later in life. According to AARP, the...
As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Michigan, you may feel prepared for any of the issues that may arise. Yet if you are like most, the knowledge that your 401(k) is suddenly subject to equitable division likely catches you by surprise. Yet a further review...
Michigan parents like you prioritize the well-being of your child in any situation. In times of hardship, you value your child's health and happiness even more. Unfortunately, divorce can create a conundrum for you. How do you protect your child through the inevitable...
Michigan's equitable distribution law considers property acquired while married as part of the marital assets. The court requires division of these assets during a divorce and generally splits the value of each asset fairly between two spouses. In the interests of a...
Not all divorce cases end up going to trial. If you and your former spouse are able to work out issues related to custody, asset division, and child support, you may be able to settle before going to court. However, not all couples can effectively negotiate on their...
Parents want the best for their children, but during a divorce, they may disagree as to what that entails. As such, they may struggle to reach parenting agreements on their own, placing the decision in the hands of the courts. Understanding the factors judges may...
When dividing up assets in a divorce, most people consider the house, cars, family business, cash and investments. However, it is not uncommon for divorcing couples not to realize the rights and obligations they may have regarding retirement accounts. This is...
When you find yourself at odds with your spouse and you cannot see a way to resolve your differences, you may be wondering if divorce is your only option. Legal divorce alternatives do exist in Michigan — such as separate maintenance and annulment — but these are only...
Either parent can request a change in child custody and parenting time in Michigan. The parent must show that circumstances have significantly changed since the court issued the original custody order, and that the requested change in custody will support the best...
Telling your children that you and your spouse intend to divorce involves striking the right balance. You must tell them as soon as it is practical so they do not hear it from another source. However, you should not discuss the possibility of divorce with your...