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When parents of minor children divorce in Michigan, custody issues are often their top priority. While they also need to address financial matters, including property division, the preservation of their relationship with their children is the most important...
Parents in Michigan typically share responsibility for their children when they separate or divorce. Child custody orders outline the division of parenting time and legal authority over the children. Parents also have an obligation to provide financial support for...
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...
Parallel parenting is a structured co-parenting arrangement designed for high-conflict situations where communication between parents is limited or difficult. Unlike traditional co-parenting, which relies on regular and cooperative interaction, parallel parenting...
Separating from a spouse or partner is rarely easy. When children are involved, this process can be even more challenging than it otherwise might be, partially because each individual can’t effectively retreat to their separate corners. When exes (whether temporary...
Married couples preparing for divorce often have questions about the process ahead. They want to start planning for the future while simultaneously pushing for a fair divorce outcome. Understanding what to expect during property division is important for strategizing...
Divorcing parents naturally worry about how a divorce might affect their parental rights. No one wants to lose time with their children because of a divorce. As people start trying to make sense of state custody standards, they may find themselves feeling more...
Retirement accounts are often one of the largest assets in a marriage, and their division can become a contentious issue during divorce proceedings. Michigan considers various factors when dividing assets, including retirement funds, even when both spouses are...
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....
The longer a Michigan marriage lasts and the more successful the spouses are during that marriage, the more property division matters they have to negotiate if they decide to divorce. Those with complex marital estates often find that they have many assets to address...