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 have an order in place that defines the division of custody through the summer months, you might find that the schedule you established does not work with the plans that you, your ex or your children have made for the summer. You are not necessarily locked into...
Starting in April 2023, the state of Michigan is changing its laws pertaining to the expungement of criminal records. The new law makes it much easier for you to clear your background. The Michigan Department of Attorney General explains the new process will provide...
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...
A misdemeanor conviction is not as serious as a felony, but it is still a criminal conviction. It will show up on background checks for jobs. It can impact your ability to live in certain places, and it is a black mark on your criminal history. You should take a...
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...
Among other evidence-gathering tactics, law enforcement often asks motorists stopped on suspicion of drunk driving to submit to breath testing to determine their blood alcohol concentration levels. Though serving as the key piece of evidence in many DUI cases, these...
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...
When going through a divorce, a spouse may feel tempted to hide assets. They could do so out of genuine financial insecurity, or they might simply feel fueled by spite. Whatever the case, many people will hide assets in similar ways, which helps tip their partner off...