When a couple gets divorced, they will have to adjust to being able to support themselves physically, emotionally, and financially, without their spouse’s involvement. Under Michigan law, the court may determine that one spouse requires alimony to help support them...
Month: October 2021
What are some effects that divorce has on children?
For married couples with children, the most contentious subject in a divorce is children. Child custody and child support are often the most hotly contested items. And, unfortunately, as divorce becomes more and more of an emotional process, it can take its toll on...
How do you split a retirement account in a divorce?
In any Michigan divorce, the parties have to disclose all their assets and debts, and then divide the marital property in accordance with state law. This is always a daunting task, but some types of property are easier to divide than others. It's relatively simple to...
Why is it important to establish paternity and how do I do it?
Not all children are born to married parents. Sometimes a child is born to parents who are in a committed relationship with one another but are not married. Other times the child’s parents ended their relationship before the child’s birth and are no longer together....