Assets acquired before marriage are generally excluded from the marital estate. However, earnings that occur during the marriage on previously owned assets, such as pensions or other retirement accounts, might be subject to property division. In Michigan, an equitable...
Month: October 2016
Tips for protecting your privacy during a high-asset divorce
by denise alexander | Oct 24, 2016 | high asset divorce
Readers may be familiar with the news of Angelina Jolie’s divorce filing against Brad Pitt. A recent article suggested that Jolie might opt for negotiations outside the courtroom. Collaborative divorce is one way to avoid the privacy invasion that accompanies court...
Changing family structures impact child support, alimony awards
by denise alexander | Oct 17, 2016 | child support
Data from the Pew Research Center indicates that the number of stay-at-home dads has nearly doubled in the past twenty years. Around two million fathers reported staying at home to care for their children in 2012. Such changes in American family structures could have...
Former NBA star seeks modification of his child support order
by denise alexander | Oct 10, 2016 | child support
Professional athletes can earn substantial salaries, and basketball stars in the NBA are no exception. Former NBA star Glen Rice, who played for the University of Michigan’s Wolverines before the Miami Heat picked him up, reportedly made over $60 million in his...
Do you need a lawyer for divorce mediation?
by denise alexander | Oct 3, 2016 | high asset divorce
For couples that want to spare unnecessary heartache and expense in their divorce, it just makes sense to attempt to reach agreement on as many issues as possible outside of the courtroom. Our law firm has helped many couples approach divorce amicably in furtherance...
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