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...
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...
A Michigan divorce requires you to divide your marital assets fairly with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you operate a business that you started during your marriage, your spouse may receive a fair portion of it. As noted by Business News Daily, knowing how much your...
As a divorced Michigan parent, you either pay or receive child support. CustodyXchange.com explains that Michigan law requires courts to issue child support orders in all cases involving custody issues of children under the age of 18 or still in high school. The...
A family's circumstances may change after a Michigan court establishes a child support order. In some situations, it may be necessary for people to modify this order. Parents may need a child support modification when either of them experiences a change in...
Any property you obtained during your marriage becomes marital property under the law. When you divorce, you must divide that property in an equitable manner. If you are unable to do so, the court will do it for you. To protect your best interests, at The Kizer Law...
After childcare, decisions about who gets the house usually the most contentious conversations during divorce. The longer you live with your spouse under the same roof, the more likely each of you is to feel you deserve to continue living there. As a result, deciding...
The financial impact of divorce creates an immediate need for you to reassess your future and begin planning right away. Court-ordered child support or alimony payments may create a new dynamic that you need to factor into your financial planning. Alimony provides...