Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce
Important Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce Couples meet, fall in love, marry, and expect a “happily ever after.” Sadly, for some partners the dream dies [...]
Michigan Legal Process Regarding Grandparents’ Visitation Time
Michigan Courts prioritize parental rights over grandparents’ rights in regards to visitation. In other words, grandparents do not have an automatic right to visit their grandchildren. However, the Court does [...]
How to Protect Assets in Divorce
Dividing assets in a divorce can be complex, as courts typically categorize property into marital and separate assets. Marital assets—those acquired during the marriage—are subject to division, while separate assets—such [...]
Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Michigan
United States’ households changed dramatically over the last 50 years. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that married-couple households count for 47% of all current households in 2024. Back in 1970, [...]
Social Media’s Impact on Divorce
In today’s digital age, social media is deeply embedded in daily life, affecting how people connect, communicate, and share personal experiences. When relationships end, social media can play a [...]
Trust Assets in a Divorce
Marriage dreams and promises may not always end with a happily ever after. In fact, sometimes couples decide to separate or file for divorce. During the complex divorce process financial [...]
Michigan Divorce Litigation
Divorce in Michigan begins with the filing of a complaint by one spouse, initiating the legal dissolution of the marriage. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that the petitioner [...]
Lawsuits Against Sperm Donors for Child Support
In recent years, the topic of sperm donor liability for child support has garnered attention across the United States, including Michigan. This complex legal issue involves balancing the rights and [...]
Step Parent Adoptions in Michigan
Step-parent adoption is a profound journey that not only legalizes the relationship between a step-parent and their step-child but also solidifies emotional bonds. It involves a legal process by [...]
Business Assets in a Michigan Divorce
In a Michigan divorce, addressing the division of business assets can be one of the more complex and time-consuming aspects. Michigan's approach to dividing assets and debts, including business [...]
Michigan Divorce and Retirement Accounts
Divorce is a challenging, emotional process. A significant source of contention during the proceedings involves the distribution of assets. Retirement accounts are considered marital assets and may be divided [...]
Michigan Laws on Divorce and Real Estate Property
In Michigan, like in many states, the division of real estate in a divorce is governed by the principles of equitable distribution. This doesn't necessarily mean equal division, but [...]