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How divorce with kids limits your right to relocate

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 15, 2020 | Divorce Law

Moving on with your life after divorce often means actually moving somewhere. Getting away from all of the memories of your marriage can help you heal and focus on your future. Michigan is a big state with plenty of opportunities. You may have connections in another...

What are the two types of divorce?

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 12, 2020 | Divorce Law

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,...

Spousal support is more likely in a high-asset divorce

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 31, 2019 | Divorce Law

Because you and your spouse have significant assets, spousal support is more likely to be an option in your Michigan divorce than it would for a couple with only moderate incomes. One reason is that ability of one spouse to pay the alimony is a factor in whether the...

Michigan divorce law: Only accept reasonable settlement terms

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 31, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

Michigan residents who are considering divorce have a lot of little and big details that they need to figure out. Dividing a household into two is arduous work, and how it turns out in the end may not be how one thought it would be going into the dissolution process....

Does divorce law protect homemakers?

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 15, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

In early 2019, an article was published regarding homemakers and what they should receive if their marriages end. Many believe that the roles these individuals play in a marriage do not warrant an equal distribution of assets. Does divorce law in Michigan protect...

Michigan divorce law: Normal communication or harassment?

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 9, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

Recently, a case in another state brought into focus the issue of acceptable communication during the divorce process. At some point, spouses have to discuss things, particularly if they have children. However, it is possible to go too far to the point where frequent...

Helping kids through divorce takes a lot of work

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 3, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

Michigan residents who are ready to walk away from their marital relationships have a lot on their minds and their plates. When children are involved, getting through this already difficult situation becomes even more challenging. At the end of the day, most parents...

How does divorce affect Social Security spousal benefits?

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jul 25, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

When it comes to retirement, many Michigan residents look forward to collecting the Social Security benefits that they have paid into in all of their years of employment. It is possible to start claiming those benefits at the age of 62. Spouses have the right to file...

Going into debt to get married often leads to divorce

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jul 19, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

When getting married, it is reasonable to want to celebrate the occasion. Some couples in Michigan do this by throwing lavish parties that often cost them an arm and a leg. What they may not realize at the moment is that it may also cost them their marriages, as debt...

Money and its role in divorce

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jul 8, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News

Money is said to be the cause of most fights between married couples. Spouses do not always have the same ideas when it comes to spending and saving, which can add a lot of stress on daily life. There are many couples in Michigan who have filed for divorce, or will...

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