A Michigan representative is lobbying for change regarding how much time parents get to spend with their children after divorce. A bill has been proposed that may change the face of child custody law throughout the state. Those supporting the bill say the current...
Month: August 2017
Reasons a judge may be unlikely to award alimony
Many Michigan residents are currently battling it out with soon-to-be former spouses in family court. For some, a major topic of contention is who will live with the children involved in a particular situation; for others, money is a high priority issue specifically,...
Child custody battle keeps Victoria Azarenka out of championship
Many Michigan parents understand what it's like to disagree with each other regarding the care and raising of their children. In situations of divorce, or where parents were never married to start, child custody issues can turn into raging battles that take weeks or...
Do you know the consequences of hiding assets?
Divorce is one situation in Metro Detroit where some spouses hide assets to cheat their partners out of their share of the marital property. Many of them are not aware of how risky this type of behavior is. They may have motivation to hide information about assets and...
Divorce of high net worth couples need not be costly
For high-earning couples, or those with significant assets, ending a marriage can be a costly process. However, as for any divorce in Michigan, with proper planning and professional guidance, even a high net worth divorce can be navigated without breaking the bank. In...
Child custody issues: Where should the children live?
What is best for the child? This is perhaps one of the most important questions that must be answered during the divorce process when Michigan parents decide to divorce. As such, it is the essential component of the child custody agreement. In most cases, the child...
3 mistakes to avoid in a high-net divorce
If you are divorcing your partner and there are valuable assets at stake, you should approach the situation carefully. Michigan divorces are not always easy. When there are high-net assets involved, deciding who gets what can get complicated. You may be under a lot of...