In some states, courts will not grant a divorce to a couple unless they have been living “separate and apart” for a period of time, in some cases a whole year. As you can imagine, this places a significant financial burden on some families who are not ready to bear it. Fortunately, Michigan has no […]
Starting a small business to provide for one’s family, or carrying on an existing family business, is a source of pride and labor of love for many Michiganders. Unfortunately, a divorce can threaten the fruits of a lifetime of hard work in the family business. Of course, no one plans or hopes to get divorced. […]
Oftentimes, people reach the difficult decision to file for divorce because they’ve reached the end of their rope: they’ve tried everything they can think of to make the marriage work, and none of it has helped. The emotional stress and strain may be so bad that they feel divorce is the only option, and they […]
Determining child custody can be the most problematic aspect of a divorce in Michigan. Custody concerns usually linger long after the divorce is final, as kids grow and life circumstances change. Often, when you are embroiled in bitter disagreements over custody, it feels like you’re all alone. Likely, though, many parents have been in your […]
With the availability of the Internet and its wealth of information on every topic, people are shying away from hiring professionals for various services they feel they can learn to do themselves. This includes certain legal services like divorce. To the answer, “Why should I hire an attorney for my Michigan divorce?” There is one […]
In almost all cases, getting a divorce will affect your finances. Property division, spousal maintenance and child support are all issues that may be addressed during the divorce process. A qualified Michigan divorce attorney should act as your advisor and informer; working to protect your interests and helping you make the complicated decisions that will affect your […]
If you are involved in a child custody dispute in Michigan, you have probably heard the term the “best interests of the child.” What you may not know, however, is who determines those interests and what that determination may mean for your case. In most instances, Michigan courts base their decisions on child custody upon the “best […]
Separation and divorce impose tough tasks on all family members, including the children. Children feel as though they are the powerless losers, deprived of the full-time proper guidance of their two parents. Although there might be some bitterness between you and your spouse, it should not be inflicted on your children. In every child’s mind […]
