by laura eisenberg | Feb 26, 2018 | high asset divorce
Though you might be frustrated and unhappy in your marriage, there may be some issues that have you wondering if it might be better for you to stay together rather than file for divorce. One of these, changes to the way spousal support will be taxed, may have you...
by laura eisenberg | Feb 26, 2018 | child support
A Michigan man, one of the United States’ most wanted child support “deadbeats” has just been caught in Calgary, Alberta. Joseph Stroup, who was living in Alberta under the assumed name “Joop Cousteau,” was caught by a Calgary restaurant...
by laura eisenberg | Feb 22, 2018 | property division
If you or your spouse has a pension, 401(k) plan or IRA, you will need to divide them in the event of a divorce. You can agree to divide these as part of your settlement, or a judge can divide them if your divorce goes to trial. In order for the division to be binding...
by laura eisenberg | Feb 16, 2018 | child custody
In most cases, Michigan law officially favors child custody and parenting arrangements that promote a strong bond with both parents. That doesn’t mean that every child custody and parenting order will split the child’s time 50/50 between the parents, as...
by laura eisenberg | Feb 9, 2018 | property division
Whether you settle or go to trial, a divorce is a legal proceeding. That means that each party has a legal duty to honestly and fully disclose all information material to the case. That includes being honest about your assets and debts. Unfortunately, as many as a...
by laura eisenberg | Feb 6, 2018 | high asset divorce
Many divorces are settled, but if you can’t resolve all of your issues between yourselves, you can have a judge resolve them for you. If you do go to trial, preparation and etiquette are key. Their lack could cost you in terms of credibility and even affect your...
by laura eisenberg | Feb 2, 2018 | alimony
The recent tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, changed the federal deductibility of alimony. In divorces finalized during 2018, alimony is tax-deductible for the payor and taxable income for the recipient. On Jan. 1, 2019, however, the new tax law changes that. For...
