It is becoming increasingly common for older people in Michigan and across the U.S. to get divorced. These "gray divorces" involving people over the age of 50 have been on the rise throughout the past couple of decades. According to researchers from Bowling Green...
Month: July 2016
Common issues business owners face in divorce
Divorce proceedings are tricky enough, but when you are self-employed or a business owner, things get trickier. Knowing what common issues might arise while dividing business assets will help you understand the processes to expect and be prepared.One of the most...
Changes in MI law will affect custody cases, P.2
Previously, we began looking at recent changes in Michigan law impacting custody cases in which domestic violence is an issue that needs to be addressed. One of the changes, we noted, was that courts will no longer be able to take into consideration for purposes of...
Changes in MI law will affect custody cases, P.1
Domestic violence is a grave social ill that needs to be addressed from every angle to effectively fight against it. This is particularly the case when children are caught in the midst of family situations involving domestic violence. Two recent changes in state law...
What factors do Michigan judges consider in child custody determinations? P.2
Previously, we began looking at some of the factors family courts take into consideration when making child custody determinations. As we noted, the central factor in any case is the best interests of the child, though judges look a variety of factors when considering...
What factors do Michigan judges consider in child custody determinations? P.1
Child custody is one of the most important issues-if not the most important issue-parents have to address in the divorce process. For parents going into child custody proceedings, there can be a lot of apprehension about how the decision is made and how to protect...
Use a prenuptial agreement to protect business assets
Many Michigan business owners have poured their time, money and effort into building a successful venture. Having a significant portion of that investment lost in a divorce can be a difficult pill to swallow. Having a prenuptial agreement in place at the time of...
Who files in divorce? Why filing first matters
Once the decision to file has been made, it is important to find an attorney that you can rely on to guide you through the process and help you achieve your goals. While you may feel as though you have some time to shop for attorneys, it is important not to take too...