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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
After a divorce, one of the most important issues to resolve besides alimony and property division is child custody. Many people think that child custody is simply the right to live with a child. However, child custody can be a lot more complicated than that. Physical...
Owners of a family business operating in Michigan may require legal assistance when going through a divorce to protect and maintain the company's revenue. Assets and property acquired during a marriage in the Wolverine State belong to both spouses, which they...
Crumbling roads and infrastructure not only pose a burden to taxpayers, but they also account for billions of dollars in other expenses, liabilities and injuries incurred by Michigan residents. In addition to causing problems for motorists, the congested traffic,...
Considering the rising cost of living expenses, it is not unusual for Michigan residents to find themselves struggling with debts, high taxes and rent or mortgage payments. When juggling a family’s needs and making ends meet becomes a substantial financial burden,...
Individuals who file for a divorce in Michigan may wish to learn whether their soon-to-be ex-spouse may still have a right to any property they acquire before finalizing the marriage dissolution. Because the Great Lakes State uses an equitable distribution system, the...