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For many people, the family home is the most important asset in a divorce. If you are ending your marriage in Michigan, you may wonder whether you will have to split the house with your spouse or sell it altogether. Michigan follows the rule of equitable distribution....
Divorce raises immediate financial questions. Spousal support or sometimes called alimony remains a viable remedy under Michigan law and can significantly affect your post-divorce income. What Michigan law actually allows Michigan courts can order one spouse to pay...
Dividing a 401(k) in divorce can feel straightforward at first, but it often gets more complicated once you look at what actually counts as shared and what does not. Not every dollar in the account gets treated the same, and small misunderstandings can lead to costly...
Finding out that your spouse has been unfaithful can cause a rift in your relationship that leads to a divorce. When this occurs, knowing how your situation can impact your future divorce proceedings can help you prepare for what lies ahead. Does adultery matter in a...
A successful business can offer many forms of support to a family. One or more of the adults and possibly even the children in the family might work for the business or professional practice. The company can provide income and access to employment benefits. Working...
Life can look very different a few years after your divorce. Those shifts can affect the fairness of the original court order. You may change jobs, retire or face unexpected expenses. When finances change, you may wonder whether you can change your alimony payments....
Divorce is stressful, bringing tough emotional challenges and complicated decisions. Besides the age-old difficulties of ending a marriage, a new digital element has emerged. Understanding that a spouse’s online activity on sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok...
You have probably played the scene in your head more than once: sitting across the table, saying it out loud and bracing for the explosion. But divorce doesn’t always begin with shouting or slammed doors. Sometimes it creeps in through silence, distance and the...
Married couples file for divorce for a broad assortment of different reasons. Adultery is one of the most common issues that results in the end of a marriage. When one spouse discovers that the other has been unfaithful, they may file for divorce shortly thereafter....
Many Michigan families have non-human members. Married couples and those with children often add dogs, cats and other companion animals to their households. Pets provide entertainment, affection and incentive to exercise. They can teach children about responsibility...