There are few things more stressful in life than going through a divorce. Even an amicable one, where there is none of the stereotypical fighting between the soon-to-be-exes, can put a huge strain on everyone involved. In the midst of...
When a divorce involves children, child support usually enters the equation. However, if you and your soon to be ex spouse are both stable, you may be wondering if you and/or your ex can opt out of child support. This means that...
Custodial parents often struggle to get child support payments out of their ex-spouses. In fact, statistics show that in 2011 alone, unpaid child support payments totaled around $100 billion.
Options for collecting overdue...
Custodial parents often struggle to get child support payments out of their ex-spouses. In fact, statistics show that in 2011 alone, unpaid child support payments totaled around $100 billion.
Options for collecting overdue support...
Custody is often one of the most contentious parts of any divorce, so it’s no mystery why so many people need help from a child custody lawyer. The attorney will act as both a mediator and a negotiator, with the goal of obtaining the full...
Michigan is what is classified as a “no fault” state. In Michigan, the only grounds for divorce are that there has been a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and...
While many couples shy away from prenuptial agreements, thinking that they’re surely going to be in love forever, the hard truth is that divorce is increasingly the norm for most American marriages, and many couples see a prenuptial...
When two spouses agree to a divorce, filing for an uncontested divorce will save both money and time due to streamlined legal procedures. In its most basic definition, an uncontested divorce is defined as a divorce wherein both spouses are able...
Before meeting with your divorce attorney for the first time, there are two specific documents that you’ll need to prepare. The first document is a simple biographical summary. It should include your full legal name, your address and all...
Custody decisions in a divorce can be very nerve wracking, especially for the parents of each spouse. Grandparents can play such a big role in their families lives, and when a marriage starts to fail, the outcome can hit them just as hard as it...
Divorce is usually a difficult process for one or both parties. On the day they committed themselves to each other before friends and family, neither one of them could have predicted the events that led them to file for divorce. To avoid making...
In Michigan, divorce courts distribute the marital assets in a manner they feel is fair. Unlike judges in many other states, Michigan judges are not bound by strict guidelines or formulas when making these decisions. They determine which...
If you talk with judges, they’ll tell you that child custody cases are some of the most difficult cases that come before them. There is so much at stake in these cases, and judges have the difficult task of deciding which parent is most...
When we think of divorce, we often think of a long, drawn out battle that’s laden with contention, jealousy, and greed. However, that’s frequently not the case. Often, two people come to a peaceful realization that their marriage...
After a divorce, it is often the responsibility of the noncustodial parent to pay alimony to the custodial parent. However, circumstances often alter the non-custodial parent's ability to pay that alimony. In addition, changes in the...
After a divorce, it is fairly difficult when the court doesn’t rule in your favor because at that point in time, there really is nothing more you can do but follow the orders. However, after the ruling, you have the chance to convince...
If there’s one thing you can predict in life, it’s unpredictability. While you can have an idea of what the future - near or distant - will entail, you never know what new hurdle is waiting for you around the corner. Divorced parents...
If spouses no longer wish to continue to be together, they can choose between legally separating or getting a divorce. Michigan allows couples to separate but have their marriage still intact, and if they decide to choose this option, they must...
Are you wondering whether your marriage is actually valid?
Legal annulment declares that marriage never existed but this can only happen in certain situations. Since it is a civil court process, it can be just as long as a divorce and should...
