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What Happens in a Divorce Trial?

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
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Third Party Custody Rights in Michigan

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
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What is Equitable Distribution of Marital Property in Michigan?

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
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Guidelines for Calculating Child Support

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
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Types of Child Custody in Michigan

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
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How to Obtain a Post-Divorce Modification

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
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How is Spousal Support Calculated in Michigan?

Spousal support can be crucial in divorces where one spouse financially relied on the other during the marriage. Also referred to as alimony or spousal maintenance, these payments can help an economically dependent spouse get back on their feet after… Read More
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What to Include in a Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is a vital document that establishes how divorced parents will share the responsibilities associated with raising a child. The plan must be agreed to by the parties and signed by the court to become a binding order. However, it’s e… Read More
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Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Litigation isn’t the only way to end a marriage in Michigan. Divorce mediation is another method spouses can use to part ways — and it can come with a number of benefits. With divorce mediation, spouses can keep their case out of the courtroom an… Read More
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