When planning for your children's futures, you may not know exactly what to talk about with your ex-spouse at first. Parenting plans typically outline child custody issues and duties. Taking time to think carefully about multiple subjects related to this document can...
When you are preparing for an event as consequential as your divorce, you can make a copious to-do list and still forget some important items. Here are five relevant points to consider and perhaps add to your list. 1. Retirement accounts Certain types of retirement...
If you are in the midst of getting a divorce, you may feel concerned that a court will not award you enough spousal support to maintain your current lifestyle. Alternatively, you may worry that you will pay more than you feel is fair to your ex. In Michigan, several...
A key element in many Michigan divorces is settling child-related issues. It may also strain any kind of negotiations as couples vie for custody. Part of the issue is understanding that the court needs two different types of custody agreements in place before...
Over the course of a long marriage, you and your spouse have likely accumulated significant assets, which the court will now split during your divorce proceedings. A secure financial future is your top priority, and you want to do all you can to receive a fair...
After a divorce, you and your ex-spouse typically make up a parenting plan that encompasses a lot of topics and important healthcare situations that deal with your children. Paying child support is one part of this plan. There are some situations where you can request...
If you have decided to walk away from an unfulfilling, combative or even abusive marriage, you are far from alone. In fact, according to reporting from Ms. Magazine, there was a 21% increase in divorce filings between 2020 and 2021. You may have heard about Michigan's...
Drunk driving in Michigan is a serious offense. If you get caught drinking and driving, your life can change forever. Michigan Traffic Crash Facts show that the closer you get to the weekend, the more crashes occur due to drunk driving. If you plan on drinking this...
If you are preparing to file for a divorce, or if your spouse recently initiated a divorce, you likely have all sorts of topics to review. Aside from legal matters involving kids, finances and other issues, it is important to remember that couples work through their...
Many things come from getting a divorce, but figuring out child custody may be one of the most difficult. Parents may find it hard to create a parenting plan that works for everyone. Furthermore, children must transition from a traditional family household to a...