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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jun 21, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News
Alimony is not ordered in every marital dissolution case, but when it is, the party ordered to pay it is expected to do just that per the terms set in the order of support. Unfortunately, some Michigan residents find themselves in the position of not receiving the...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jun 14, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News
When it comes to divorce, the dividing of assets and liabilities is one of the most complicated things a couple will have to deal with. There is a lot involved in deciding who gets to keep what and who is responsible for shared debt. Speaking of debt, if one’s...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | May 30, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News
There is really nothing easy about ending a marriage. The divorce process can be emotionally challenging and financially draining. In an effort to help out the money side of it, there are some Michigan residents who will look for the most inexpensive ways to end their...
