Division of Assets in Michigan Divorce Cases
There are two types of property in a marriage: marital and separate property. Marital property is all property acquired during the marriage, even if one’s name is not on the title. Separate property is anything that was owned by a spouse prior to the marriage, gifted or inherited during the marriage. Marital Property in Michigan Read More
Child Custody: Legal and Physical
There are two types of custody in regard to minor children: Legal and Physical custody. Legal Child Custody in Michigan Legal custody refers to the right to make important decisions that affect your children. Examples are: education, medical decisions and what religion they practice. If both parents are awarded joint legal custody, both parents must Read More
Process for Divorce With Minor Children
Process for Divorce with Minor Children The process of filing for divorce begins when the Summons, Complaint for Divorce, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act Affidavit, a Verified Statement, and in some cases an Application for Child Support Services have been completed, signed and notarized. Next, the forms will be filed with the Circuit Court Read More
Can I Spy on My Spouse?
Can I Spy on My Spouse? Often times we have clients who suspect their spouse of cheating or acting in a nefarious manner. They want to “spy” on their spouse to gain information on affairs, or hidden assets or income. There are many ways to attempt to do this, including logging into their computer, email, Read More
March reaches its highest peak as the “Divorce Month.”
January is the number one month for divorce, however; divorce rates peak in March. People are more likely to wait to file divorce after the winter months, for many reasons: the holiday season, family, and tax preparation season is coming to an end. Then there comes the “broken promise” hypothesis. “People are discontent with their Read More
