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When Should You Choose an Annulment Over a Divorce?
Separating spouses often choose between a divorce or legal separation. The third option for ending a marriage is an annulment. An annulment voids the marriage as if it had never existed. An annulment is only […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat to Expect When Filing a Paternity Case
When an unmarried couple has a child in Michigan, only the mother has primary custody and visitation rights. The father’s rights and obligations are not legally recognized until paternity has been established in court. Filing […]
CONTINUE READINGTax Season 2022: Are My Alimony Payments Tax-Deductible?
If you have recently gone through a divorce and are making alimony payments to your ex-spouse, you may wonder if your payments are tax-deductible. The answer is: it depends. Changes to taxes brought by the […]
CONTINUE READINGSpousal Support in Michigan: The Four Different Types (and What They Mean)
Every state has its own laws governing spousal support after a marriage ends. The state of Michigan has four different types of spousal support. Whether you’re the spouse paying support or the spouse receiving it, […]
CONTINUE READINGNo-Fault Divorce States: Does the Cause of Divorce Matter in Michigan?
Divorce is usually a stressful process. This stress can be made even worse when you need to identify fault and prove it in court. Some states make this step easier with a “no-fault divorce” designation. […]
CONTINUE READINGCan Child Support Be Changed After the Divorce Is Final?
Child support is one of the issues determined in a divorce settlement. A child support payment is based on a percentage of the paying parent’s income. While many matters in the divorce settlement are not […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Is Legal Guardianship?
You might have heard of “legal guardianship” and been unsure about what this term means. A legal guardian is a person who is appointed to make decisions for another person. Oftentimes, a legal guardian is […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Happens If I Refuse to Sign Divorce Papers?
Even the most amicable divorces are emotionally turbulent. Couples do not always agree about the facts or terms of a divorce. In some cases, only one partner believes that the marriage should end. If the other […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Are the Grounds for Divorce in Michigan?
If you are interested in filing for divorce in Michigan, you might have many questions about the process. Most people are unfamiliar with the requirements of divorce proceedings until they or their spouse decide to […]
CONTINUE READINGHow Can Family Businesses Be Divided After a Divorce?
Family-owned businesses are an integral part of the U.S. economy. With over 5.5 million family businesses in the United States, family businesses make up 57% of the GDP and 63% of the overall workforce. A divorce […]
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