Category: Divorce
Alimony, or spousal support, can help spouses adjust financially after a divorce. But what happens when they find a new spouse? Do you still have to pay alimony if your spouse remarries? In Michigan, the answer isn’t always straightforward. While … Continue reading
Divorce is tough, even when it’s amicable. When your spouse wastes marital assets before the process even begins, however, it can create upsetting complications. Wasting marital assets is also called “dissipation of marital assets,” and it can have a big … Continue reading
Divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging under ordinary circumstances. It can become especially overwhelming if your spouse decides to file for bankruptcy while your divorce is still pending, as this can further complicate the process of dividing assets and … Continue reading
Alimony is often a contentious issue in Michigan divorces, particularly when spouses are on bad terms when the marriage ends. Both parties may wonder: How long does alimony in Michigan last? The short answer is, “It depends.” While judges rarely … Continue reading
When couples face divorce in Michigan, one of their primary concerns often centers on how their assets will be divided. While many people assume that everything splits equally in a divorce, Michigan follows an equitable distribution approach that aims for … Continue reading
Welcoming a baby into the world should be a joyous and exciting time. When a couple is experiencing marital difficulties and wants to divorce, an ongoing pregnancy during that divorce can be emotionally overwhelming and legally challenging. In some states, … Continue reading
Relationships can deteriorate for numerous reasons. Unfortunately, one common reason that marriages don’t last in Michigan is infidelity and cheating. Many people wonder how their spouse’s behavior during a marriage may impact a divorce and subsequent divorce settlement. Whether cheating … Continue reading
When your spouse serves you with divorce papers, you may worry about how your impending divorce will affect your small business or partnership interests. You might also wonder whether you have waited too long to protect your business assets by … Continue reading
Divorce is never easy, but it can become even more complicated and emotionally draining when a family business is involved. In Michigan, the division of marital assets, including businesses, is governed by the principle of equitable distribution. This means that … Continue reading
A married couple’s financial situation can change dramatically between signing a prenuptial agreement and deciding to divorce. It’s no wonder that many spouses might see an old premarital agreement as unfair and wonder if they can invalidate it. While there … Continue reading