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A number of incorrect assumptions exist regard alimony, with the chief among these being that it is awarded in all divorce cases in Westland and...

Michigan recognizes four types of child custody: Sole custody, joint custody, joint legal custody and joint physical custody. When deciding which type of custody is...

Michigan legislation is unique in that it is one of the few in the nation that expressly encourages parents to come to a child custody...

During a divorce in Michigan, the subject of child custody can be a heated topic. If you are in the middle of a custody battle...

Once you and your spouse have decided to separate, you may disagree about who should remain in your shared home. The answer depends on several...

Finances are always a concern in a divorce, regardless of how much money you have. You need to protect what is rightfully yours and make...

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...

If you are divorced or separated — or preparing for either — there are a lot of things you and your ex need to figure...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

If you have chosen to call it quits on your relationship, but you have children with your ex, there is a lot you will need...

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...

You do what you can to make sure your children get the support that they need. You live for the time you get to spend...

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...

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....

When Michigan couples who share children separate or divorce, both parties are responsible for financially providing for their kids. As part of a separation or...

One huge financial hurdle in any divorce is the division of assets. But along with the division of assets, the division of incurred debts can...

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...

Marriage is something that no one should jump into without some serious thought. There are Michigan residents, though, who have entered into marital relationships that...

Business owners in the state of Michigan work hard to keep their companies afloat. When one has sacrificed everything to see his or her business...

While alimony is not awarded in every divorce case, there are some Michigan residents who do have it included in their final divorce settlements. Generally,...

Dealing with any legal matter can be extremely stressful for anyone involved in the situation. In many cases though, matters relating to family law, specifically...

Your marriage is not what it once was. You and your spouse no longer look at each other or interact with each other as you...

Divorcing couples who share children have to deal with two serious issues that couples without children don’t. First, they have to worry about how to...

Couples in Michigan who are preparing to go through the divorce process likely have a lot of questions about how everything will work out in...

It seems impossible to go a day without seeing something in the news about the Jolie-Pitt divorce proceedings. Yes, it has been going on for...

Getting a divorce is never an easy prospect. The longer you have spent with someone, the more closely intertwined your lives have likely become. Separating...

There is no such thing as the perfect marriage. Yes, there are couples who seem to have it all together, but in private they likely...

Whether one is just going through the divorce process or has been down that road and needs to modify some terms of a divorce settlement,...

A family takes time to build, which is why it’s so devastating that it can be destroyed quickly in divorce. You may have relatives who...

Hulk Hogan has been divorced from his former wife for quite some time. Unfortunately, the two are still fighting over certain terms of their divorce...

Millions of Americans suffer from some level of mental illness. With treatment, it is possible for many of them to live relatively normal lives. One...

The hustle and bustle of the holidays tend to keep people busy and focused on what is good in their lives. When Jan. 1 rolls...

Many Michigan residents who have been through the divorce process still find themselves living with their exes. This may be because they have children they...

Most people have heard the phrase “more money, more problems.” That particular aphorism often proves true in contentious divorces. The more assets a couple accumulates...

Many couples in Michigan and elsewhere who are choosing to end their marriages have a lot of decisions to make about how to make their...

Divorce and custody matters are emotionally charged and complex issues, and they can be exceptionally difficult for fathers. Despite the fact that many courts are...

When approaching divorce, it is always wise to build a divorce strategy, so that you understand your own priorities and how to protect them. You...

Many Michigan residents are homeowners. Many Michigan residents are also in the process of ending their marriages or thinking about doing so. Some former couples...

When preparing to go through the divorce process, it is normal to have questions about what you will end up walking away with when all...

Making the transition to co-parenting with your child’s other parent is never easy, even in ideal circumstances. Of course, ideal circumstances are rare, and ordering...

You are getting ready to file for divorce but you have concerns about how your property will ultimately be divided. Will you walk away with...

When people think about divorce, they often get a picture in their heads of a relatively young couple, likely with minor children, who is just...

It has long been believed that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. That no longer seems to be the case. According to an article...

When a couple chooses to divorce or separate and they have children, one parent may not achieve custody of their kids. While joint custody arrangements...

There are many reasons why Michigan residents may end up on disability. Without it, they may not have any other sources of income. While disability...

Divorce started to creep into your mind a year ago. The marriage is not what you hoped. You feel like it is time to end...