Livonia Family Law Blog
Can I receive makeup parenting time in Michigan?
Michigan parents who have a disagreement over parenting time can see the case explode into a contentious and ongoing battle. The custodial parent might limit how frequently the other parent sees the child without sufficient cause to do so or there could be background...
How does Michigan divide property in a divorce?
Michigan follows equitable distribution when dividing property in a divorce. This law strives to create the fairest division of assets and debts, which might not necessarily be a 50/50 split. Review what the law says about property division when a marriage ends in...
How courts decide children’s best interests during divorce cases
One of the most difficult parts of a Michigan divorce is discussing the process and changes with the parties’ children. While parents may feel confident that ending their relationships is necessary to protecting their futures, children may feel worried and confused by...
Avoid these 5 mistakes during your divorce
A couple must navigate an emotionally heated process when moving through a divorce. The divorce process becomes more complex the longer the couple was married. From the division of a family business to developing a parenting plan schedule that accounts for numerous...
Parenting time during challenging times
For many parents in Michigan, they have been faced with finding a new normal for their children and home life during these challenging times. For divorced or split parents, this can be even more complicated, as they are navigating through custody issues and the change...
Dealing with the business in a divorce
Lots of your personal assets may divided in a divorce. You and your business associates may also face some surprises and complications when your business interests are part of marital property division. Status of business The first step is determining whether the...
Making changes to your custody agreement
When the court finalizes your divorce, and you and your ex-spouse have an official child custody order in place, you may feel a sense of relief knowing that the divorce process has finally come to end. However, you may soon realize that your life circumstances have...
How to co-parent amid the pandemic
Even under normal circumstances, co-parenting your children with your ex after a separation or divorce is challenging at its best. However, in the “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and travel regulations have made it incredibly difficult to...
Will spousal support play a part in your divorce?
Your divorce will be one of the most challenging financial events you endure. This will be especially true if you and your spouse had a significant income disparity. And it will be even more so if they were your household’s sole earner. In either case, you will likely...
Preparation is key if you’re divorcing later in life
As we age, we tend to take stock of our situation. For some couples, this leads to the realization that they aren’t happy living with one another. Your goals may have changed. Perhaps you’ve experienced a shift in your philosophical outlook. Whatever your reasons may...
