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....
What happens to an unemployed spouse during divorce?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Mar 16, 2020 | family law
You and your spouse may no longer see eye to eye, and other events may have made it clear that divorce is the only way to move forward. With much of the process unknown, you are not sure how things will end up for you, especially because you left your profession years...
What are my rights as an unmarried father?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Feb 29, 2020 | child custody, family law
There is no doubt that an unmarried mother in Michigan has full legal custody of her child. When a child is born within a marriage, again, there is no question of parental rights: the mother’s spouse has automatic equal custody. For unmarried fathers, however, the...
Handling your portion of a 401k
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 16, 2019 | family law, property division
For all of the elements that you may have been anticipating going into your divorce proceedings in Birmingham, dividing up your ex-spouse’s 401k may not have been one of them. Yes, retirement accounts are often viewed as personal assets, yet the contributions made to...
How can you lessen the impact of divorce on your child?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 6, 2019 | child custody, family law
When Michigan couples decide to divorce, it affects not only the spouses but also their children. The psychological impact of divorce on children is a well-studied phenomenon. It may help to understand what your children could go through and how you can minimize the...
Mediation may help quash divorce squabbles
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Dec 4, 2019 | family law, property division
Michigan couples contemplating divorce may get mixed messages on how to proceed. Whether it involves dividing assets or time with children or both, fighting between the parties may stall proceedings and progress. The attorneys and staff at Eisenberg & Spilman...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Nov 22, 2019 | family law, property division
Most people have heard of prenuptial agreements, but if you are heading toward a high-asset divorce, it is likely a little late to be forming one of those at this point. However, more and more couples in Michigan and across the United States are seeing the benefits of...
How can I help my children through divorce?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Nov 22, 2019 | child custody, family law
Divorce is no picnic for the people going through it, but it is not only the couples themselves that are affected by this process. Children can become pawns in divorce and this can be very difficult for them. In order for your children to successfully cope and manage...
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