Divorce

When someone in Oakland County is facing a divorce, he or she will need to keep in mind that there are several tax consequences which could mean that they will have pay more in federal income taxes when the process is over. Someone who is preparing for a Michigan...

There are some people who live in the Detroit area may be in situations where they need to leave a relationship, sometimes for the sake of emotional of physical safety. On the other hand, they may have religious or moral reasons why they do not want to get a legal...

When filing for divorce in Michigan State, there are particular issues a filer needs to consider. Two of those are the issue of residency and the grounds for divorce. Under Michigan state law, a complaint for divorce may be filed with the circuit court. The grounds or...

  In a divorce, the spouses must divide their separate property from the marital property and then divide the marital property and debts between them in a way that meets the standards of fairness demanded by Michigan law. Property division for fairly simple...

A divorce can severely disrupt the financial situation of either or both spouses. One of the functions of an award of alimony is to soften the impact of this disruption. An award of alimony in a Michigan divorce is strictly within the discretion of the judge, but a...

The first question that must be asked before diving into the complexities of a state’s property division laws is whether the state recognizes community property. Only nine states have chosen to designate all property acquired by a couple during their marriage as...

When considering divorce, a Wayne County resident may want to cut all ties with their soon-to-be ex-spouse as quickly as possible. However, depending on their financial situation, they may discover that one important connection must be maintained for years after their...

Aside from the emotional aspect, dividing property can be one of the more challenging aspects of a divorce. It may be a source of comfort to know that, under Michigan law, marital property is required to be divided fairly, which can mean splitting it in half or...

Marital problems can stem from many factors. Couples in Michigan and across the nation who are experiencing challenges in their relationship might determine that there is no workable path forward and prepare for a divorce. In emotional circumstances, people rarely...

In these uncertain times, with divorce rates spiking, it is hard to know how to navigated the process. Though, unfortunately, the divorce process is complicated. And, for every year that a couple has spent together, that process gets even more complicated. This...