Child support in a Michigan divorce is far from being determined via a cookie-cutter formula that is routinely applicable in all cases. In fact, support outcomes are highly variable and dependent on circumstances that are flatly unique in every instance. A court will...
High-Asset Divorce
The essentials of parenting time in Michigan
Michigan family law authorities adopt the common national stance that children in divorce are generally best served post-dissolution by continued meaningful contact with both parents. Michigan statutory law underscores the possibility of joint parental custody, which...
Divorce asset division can’t be fair if a spouse is hiding wealth
Michigan law requires that divorcing spouses divide marital wealth equitably. In a word, that means fairly. Although a fair property distribution doesn't necessarily mean a close-to-precise accounting, it will turn out in most cases that asset division ultimately...
Why high-asset divorces can be especially challenging
There are of course lots of reasons why Michigan divorces involving significant assets are comparatively complex. But it all starts with the simple reality surrounding wealth, doesn’t it? When splitting spouses are mutually focused on divorce-linked property division,...
Consider your online presence during the divorce process
If you’re like legions of other Michigan residents, you have a sizable online presence. That is, you are actively engaged on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms that dominate the Internet. Lots of people already know that. In...
Properly focusing on financially linked divorce consequences
Speak with your attorney. That is a prominent recommendation made by a panel of financial experts in a recent article on divorce planning. In fact, notes the Forbes Financial Council, a divorcing individual should always consult with proven legal counsel prior to...
Key considerations re a family business in divorce
High-asset divorces in Oakland County and elsewhere across Michigan are obviously distinguished from many other marital dissolutions by the significant amount of marital property they involve.The cumulative value of that wealth is notably higher than is the case with...
5 ways to prepare for a successful divorce
Divorce can be confusing and stressful, especially when you think about all that you have at stake. Your future depends upon a fair settlement. With that in mind, the good news is you can take several steps to improve your chances of a successful outcome.As with most...
How do Michigan’s courts measure your love for your child?
By now, you’ve probably learned that Michigan’s courts aim to award child custody according to your child’s best interests. And you may have learned about the different factors the court reviews. But as it reviews them, how does the court judge these...
10 crazy places people hide assets during divorce
Some people are greedy. They know it’s illegal to try to hide their assets and disguise their wealth during divorce. But they do it anyway because they want to keep more than their fair share.If you’re headed toward divorce and suspect your spouse may be...

