Before you can separate property in a divorce, you will need to divide all assets into separate and marital property. While this may seem like an easy task, it can get complicated. Separate property is that which you brought into the marriage or includes legally...
If you and your former spouse bought a house together, a divorce could make your future in that home uncertain. Divorcing couples have a couple of options, including selling the house and dividing the proceeds or one person remaining while the other leaves. No matter...
Ending your marriage can bring up many different challenges, from financial issues concerning divorce (such as alimony and the division of property) to legal matters involving children. Paperwork, court and making sense of the divorce process are often difficult....
Child support payments ensure that noncustodial parents are financially responsible for their families. Michigan has unique rules for determining child support based on quantitative guidelines. If you are a divorcing parent who lives in Michigan, it is important to...
While many couples are aware of problems in their marriages, some people do not expect the topic of divorce to come up. Even if you are not fully committed to the idea, you must respect your spouse's wishes to end the marriage if there are insurmountable issues...
Financially, divorce might seem pretty bleak. However, you can circumvent a majority of the repercussions of your split when you spend adequate time planning for your future. Knowing some strategies for improving your situation can help you identify your next steps....
When you and your Michigan husband or wife part ways later on in your lives, you may have concerns about being able to live comfortably during retirement without your ex’s help. You may feel especially fearful about having enough to get by during retirement if you are...
Family separation is never easy, especially when you share children. In these cases, you may not feel truly separated from your former spouse due to the requirements of your custody agreement. For example, post-divorce relocation is not as simple as giving notice and...
If you owe child support, many different challenges could arise that interfere with your ability to keep making payments on time. Whether you recently got a divorce or you ended your marriage many years ago, you could face harsh penalties in the state of Michigan if...
Stepparents can be a blessing to families with an uninvolved or unfit noncustodial parent. Stepparents step up and provide love and support to children when they join a family. As the spouse of the custodial parent of a child, a stepparent can choose to legally adopt...
