Michigan Family Law Blog
How to protect yourself from debt collectors
If you owe a debt, there is a chance that you may be contacted by phone or mail by whoever holds that debt. While creditors in Michigan and elsewhere do have the right to make efforts to recoup what they are owed, there are limits to what they can do. Those limits are...
What to avoid in a divorce
A Michigan divorce is difficult under ideal circumstances. Even if spouses can amicably resolve the issues, there are still stresses and uncertainties. This is compounded when the two spouses make mistakes that escalate hostilities or harm themselves financially by...
How divorce can impact retirement
A divorce can have a significant impact on your ability to retire. Michigan law generally requires that joint assets such as money in a retirement account are divided in a final settlement. Additionally, you may need to use money in a savings account to pay for...
How a medical practice might factor into a divorce
If you are a medical professional in Michigan, the value of an existing practice may be key point of contention during a divorce. This is because both you and your spouse may have an interest in the revenue it generates both now and into the future. It is common for...
Tips for healthy co-parenting
Michigan parents who are going through a separation or divorce are likely to encounter some challenges if they and their exes are sharing child custody. Likewise, splitting time between parents is a difficult change for children, especially younger ones. For parents...
What are the two types of divorce?
Couples who divorce in Michigan or other U.S. states will either go through a contested or uncontested divorce. A contested divorce occurs whenever both individuals cannot reach an agreement about certain terms such as child support, alimony, the division of assets,...
How to change a child support order
Michigan parents who are divorced or otherwise not living together are still responsible for raising their children in a cooperative fashion. If parents are not going to share physical custody of their children, the noncustodial parent may be required to make monthly...
Actions to take after being pulled over
Driving while under the influence of alcohol may put individuals at risk of hurting themselves and others. In addition, those who are observed driving on Michigan roads while impaired may be charged with DUI. While the penalties for a DUI may be significant, it is...
Documents to compile for divorce proceedings
Michigan is an equitable distribution state, meaning that all assets acquired during marriage must be split fairly in a divorce. Determining what constitutes a marital asset acquired during marriage can be difficult, especially if marital assets were held together in...
Making a long-distance custody agreement
Divorced parents in Michigan and across the U.S. sometimes need to make special child custody agreements when they live in different cities or states. A long-distance custody agreement can help to allow an absent parent to maintain a positive relationship with a...
