11/ 12
Divorces are difficult, and understandably, those going through one typically want it to be over as soon as possible. Unfortunately for some, it may take longer to get a divorce than it did to plan the wedding. There are several factors that determine the timeline of any divorce, and many mistakes divorcing couples can make that drag out the process…
09/ 10
When a divorce in Sterling Heights involves children, it will also include child custody hearings. Michigan courts always encourage parents to attempt to come to an agreement on their own. If they can do so, and the agreement is fair to both parties, the courts will usually approve it. Unfortunately, many parents cannot come to an agreement and so, it…
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…
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