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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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