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Ann Arbor Michigan Family Law Blog
How to set yourself up for success when mediating divorce
If you plan to file for divorce, one of the last things you might be expecting from the process is cooperation. After all, divorcing spouses are often angry and hurt, and they do not see eye-to-eye on all the issues that demand resolution. However, most people will...
Why is gray divorce becoming more common?
In decades past, it was almost unheard of for an older couple to get divorced. Now, however, more and more gray couples are choosing to end their marriage later in life. In fact, since 1995 the divorce rate for Americans over the age of 50 has more than doubled....
Why it’s important your divorce attorney knows the local court system
When you are going through a divorce, you have a lot of important concerns on your mind. If you’re a parent, one of the top ones will be how the divorce will impact you and your children – emotionally and financially. If you’ve taken time off from your career to raise...
Child custody options beyond the standard
You probably know at least one divorced couple who are raising children together. Now that you are going through a divorce yourself, you may be wondering if you will be assigned the same child custody and parenting time arrangement your friends have. Actually, the...
How does child support work in Michigan?
As much as you love your children, you may have concerns about paying child support. Your monthly obligation will likely be a point of contention as you and your spouse divorce. You may disagree with their demands, especially if they do not reflect your income. By...
Will you need to pay spousal support?
One financial issue that is likely of concern to you and your spouse during your divorce is whether a court will order spousal support payments. Michigan laws do not directly set out a fixed amount of spousal support, but instead, provide guidelines to help determine...
When should you settle a divorce or go to trial?
While most divorcing couples in Michigan understand that working together to find an acceptable divorce outcome for both parties will be a faster and less expensive process, it’s not always that easy. Sometimes, going before a judge is the only feasible option when...
How can I receive emergency custody help?
You have every right to protect the physical and emotional well-being of your child. And that includes taking steps in crisis moments such as the aftermath of a natural disaster or other emergency situations. Understanding conditions that would create an emergency...
Financial issues in a gray divorce
The number of people getting a divorce after age 55 is trending upward and has been for quite a while. As older people go into divorce court, it requires a change in how things normally progress. These couples do not have concerns over child custody, which often ends...
Changing your Michigan child custody arrangement
As children grow, changes in your family situation can challenge an existing custody arrangement. In these circumstances, you can ask the Michigan court for a custody modification. Follow these steps to request an update to the legal custody agreement for your...
