Life is unpredictable, and circumstances change. What worked in a child custody arrangement a year ago may no longer be in your child’s best interests today. If you or the other parent have experienced a major life change that affects your ability… Read More

Spousal support, often called alimony, isn’t a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Some payments last only a few months, while others continue for years or even indefinitely. In Michigan, spousal support is designed to provide financial stability after… Read More

There are two ways a divorce action can be resolved in Michigan — through settlement or at trial. When spouses cannot reach an agreement regarding any of the issues that must be decided (including child custody, property division, alimony, or child… Read More

Third party custody rights in Michigan can come into play when a child’s biological parents are unable or unwilling to properly care for them. In such cases, the court may award custody to someone else, such as grandparents, stepparents, or another… Read More

Before a judge will sign the final decree in your divorce case, a number of issues must be determined. One of the biggest — and often most contentious — matters that must be decided concerns the equitable distribution of marital property. Importa… Read More

Regardless of marital status, both parents have an obligation to support their child financially. Child support is court-ordered payment that is typically made by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent to help pay for the costs associated wi… Read More

If you are divorcing your spouse or separating from your partner and you share children together, child custody may be a contentious issue in your case. However, it’s important to understand that child custody arrangements are not one-size-fits-all… Read More

During a divorce, court orders will be issued in connection with important issues that must be decided in your case. However, because court orders can extend for years after the final judgment of divorce has been issued, the law recognizes that they… Read More