08/ 27
No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced. Unfortunately, it happens often in Birmingham. In fact, Michigan’s divorce rate is equivalent to the national divorce rate, at about 50%. When a divorce becomes a couple’s only option though, they typically want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Couples often envision lengthy legal battles and contentious…
08/ 13
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This means that a spouse does not have to provide grounds when filing for divorce. This is different than other states that allow spouses to file for divorce on the grounds of adultery, abuse, and other allegations. In Michigan, a spouse must only show that the marital relationship has broken down and there is…
07/ 30
When a divorce involves children, the parents typically know issues such as child custody and child support are going to be a part of the proceedings. However, they often do not know what those proceedings entail, which makes it more difficult once they begin. One factor involved in these proceedings is the Friend of the Court (FOC). The FOC plays…
06/ 04
There are a lot of issues to sort out in divorce, including the division of the marital assets. Of all the assets argued about during a divorce, the marital home is often at the top of the list. So, what happens to that home during a divorce? Is there any chance you could keep it? The answers to those questions…
05/ 28
When going through a divorce, it is natural for family and friends to pass on bits of advice while trying to inform you of the process and what to expect. Although this information is passed on by well-meaning folks, much of it is wrong. This practice has led to the creation of some popular myths surrounding divorce. To their own…
04/ 16
Michigan couples who have children and decide to get divorced often opt to have a right of first refusal clause in their parenting plans. These provisions help parents capitalize on the time that they can spend with their children by requiring parents who need the services of a babysitter or a daycare center to give the other parent the option…
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