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Spousal support, also known as alimony, is an important part of many Michigan divorces. It is not an element of all divorces, though, as in some cases the parties to a marriage may both be self-supporting when their relationship ends. Spousal support becomes relevant...
All divorces have challenges. Depending on many factors, divorcing Michigan couples may have to address diverse issues ranging from the care of their children to the division of their money and assets. Most individuals can work through their divorce negotiations with...
Spousal support is one of the few lingering obligations that may exist between formerly married people once their divorce proceedings are complete. Not all divorces involve spousal support orders, and as previously discussed on this blog, spousal support is only...
There are many different issues that couples in Michigan must resolve as they go through a divorce. During this process, if they have minor children, they will need to make child custody and visitation determinations. They may also need to discuss spousal support in...
Throughout a marriage couples work together to build a life together. Each spouse may assume different responsibilities to ensure everything run as smoothly as possible. This means one spouse may take on more responsibilities with the children, while the other has...
Sometimes after years or even decades of marriage a couple in Ann Arbor will decide to divorce. Such divorces are referred to as a “grey divorce” and they are becoming increasingly common. Research has shown that while the overall divorce rate in the U.S. has gone...
Getting a divorce can cause Michigan residents to go through emotional, financial, and legal transitions. Different divorces can take on different trajectories due to the facts of individual cases and the circumstances of the parties. However, at their core, divorces...
Spousal support, or alimony, can be a challenging part of many divorces. Because one spouse may want spousal support, and the other spouse may oppose a spousal support award, it is a helpful issue for divorcing couples to understand as they enter their divorce....
Divorce can be hard on parents and their kids. When one or both of the parties to a Michigan marriage decide that their marital relationship should end, it can be difficult to untie the many ways that their lives are connected. Because of this challenge, many...
When a couple decides to end their marriage, they must list all their assets and debts, and divide all their marital property in a way that meets the guidelines under state law. The division of property is often the most time-consuming and technically difficult part...