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Does nesting really work as a long-term solution?
Divorce can be hard to navigate. When you have children, it can become even harder. In a perfect world, children’s lives would not be impacted by divorce. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that […]
CONTINUE READINGResolution options for child custody agreements during the holidays
The topic of child custody is rarely easy for divorced couples to navigate. With that being said, it is important for parents to try to come to an agreement without getting the courts involved and […]
CONTINUE READINGHow the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed how the IRS taxes alimony
The subject of alimony can be incredibly confusing for those who have made the decision to divorce. As a court-ordered provision, alimony is a payment made by a supporting ex-spouse to his or her dependent […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to keep your divorce from impacting your career
Divorce is not a small occurrence. It is something that creates lasting change in the lives of those affected. Aside from the obvious changes like housing, marital status, financials, and relationships with family and friends, […]
CONTINUE READINGDoes family law in Michigan protect against hidden assets?
When a couple decides to divorce in Michigan, it is rarely a spur of the moment decision. Usually, the decision to divorce is made after a series of events or unresolved disagreements. Unfortunately, by this point, trust has often been broken for both parties involved. In regard to allocating and distributing assets, broken trust often leads to the concern that ...
CONTINUE READINGWhat Can be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial agreements have long been seen as a way for one spouse to protect their wealth from division of assets in the event of a divorce. However, modern couples are taking a different view of […]
CONTINUE READINGHandling Child Support in Joint Custody Situations in Michigan
When parents seek divorce, it’s only natural for both parents to want to preserve their relationships with children. Unfortunately, when a household divides, the parents will generally have to find a workable means of splitting […]
CONTINUE READINGChild Support and Imputed Income Basics in Michigan
When most people decide to bring children into the world, they do so with the full intention of supporting them in every way imaginable – physically, emotionally, and financially. However, as parents divide the household […]
CONTINUE READINGHow disagreements between parents sharing custody get resolved
Divorce is hard on couples. When kids are in the equation, divorce is often even harder. Along with deciding on who gets what in regard to material possessions, many Michigan parents often have to decide […]
CONTINUE READINGWhy Hiding Assets in Divorce is Not Worth the Risk
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, which means spouses need not prove wrongdoing of some sort in order to seek legal separation. Although Michigan is not a community property state, the courts do strive to […]
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