An issue that may trip your divorce up is the parenting plan. If you and your ex do not agree on many of the standard co-parenting provisions, you may believe that your case may fall to the judge to decide. While the court may favor co-parenting, it is not always the...
Bloomfield Hills Michigan Family Law Blog
Should a postnuptial agreement preceed your divorce filing?
You and your husband or wife have acquired substantial wealth during your marriage so, you may be wary about dividing your marital estate during a divorce. Because of Michigan's equitable distribution rules, though, you should end up with a fair share of everything...
What determines an alimony award?
Divorce requires more than simply dividing who gets what. It is a complex litigation process that often strains relationships between ex-spouses in the short term. A particularly firey issue is that involving spousal support or alimony. Some people may negatively view...
Is a prenup a wise choice?
No marriage starts with an eye on failure. With divorce rates still hovering at 50 percent, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle. Fewer court documents get a worse reputation than the prenuptial agreement. Many see it as a...
What does parental alienation mean for your custody case?
Like most parents in Michigan, you want what is best for the young ones in your family. You expect your soon-to-be ex-spouse to have the same values. Unfortunately, though, divorce and custody disputes have a tendency of bringing out the worst in anyone. Your husband...
What does equitable division mean for your divorce?
Even though you may know others who have gone through a divorce, no two are the same. It is essential to educate yourself on the issues addressed in a divorce, one of which is the distribution of your property. Splitting things fairly is the aim of the court. While...
How does inflation affect your divorce?
If the end of your marriage is in the not-too-distant future, you may be looking for ways to build a solid financial future. Still, you have probably heard about the recent uptick in inflation. According to reporting from CNBC, the costs of goods and services are...
How may Michigan’s statutes divide a spouse’s retirement assets?
As noted on the Michigan Legislature’s website, retirement benefits earned in marriage become part of a couple’s marital estate. If you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse contributed to a retirement plan, annuity or pension fund, it may divide with your divorce. Under...
Divorce trends involving older adults
Whether you are thinking about ending your marriage as an older adult, or are currently in the middle of the divorce process, you could have a number of different issues to work through. Sometimes, older adults have an especially difficult time dealing with divorce...
Parenting time violations and enforcing an order
If your child's other parent refuses to respect your rights with respect to parenting time, you need to immediately look over your options. Unfortunately, some parents lose the ability to spend time with their children because their ex refuses to cooperate. When a...