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When you part ways with your spouse, the law aims to ensure your children receive the financial assistance they need. Child support settlements are legally binding in Michigan, and missing payments can lead to serious consequences. You must understand your legal...
In Michigan, the Friend of the Court plays a significant role in helping parents resolve disputes related to custody, parenting time and child support. The FOC office is part of the family division of the circuit court and operates under an appointment from a judge to...
Before getting married in Michigan, some people sign a prenuptial agreement. These legal documents can safeguard assets in the event of a divorce. However, they may become sources of contention for one or both people who do end up in the divorce process. Financial...
Cases involving divorce and child custody can be emotionally challenging and complex. In Michigan, the legal system employs a process called mandatory family law mediation to help families navigate these issues in a more cooperative and structured manner. Many couples...
Retirement accounts often represent a substantial portion of a couple's joint assets. Therefore, how a couple splits these funds during a divorce can have long-term implications on each party's financial health and stability. Withdrawing money from retirement accounts...
Divorce mediation is an option for settling your divorce out of court. Each mediator has their own procedures and methods, but typically, mediation follows several common stages. Stage one: the intake process Before any mediation begins, the mediator will meet with...
In Michigan, the end of a marriage can legally occur in two ways: divorce or annulment. Both processes legally terminate a marriage, but they differ significantly in their implications and prerequisites. Discerning between annulment and divorce is crucial for...
When child custody decisions are made in a divorce, much consideration is to where the child will live and when, as well as how key life decisions will be made on behalf of the child. Another decision that you may not think of at first involves who claims the child...
The results of a divorce case can significantly affect a person's life in a number of ways. If you are a business owner, you might even find that the results of your divorce can deprive you of a major source of livelihood. It is important to acknowledge as soon as...
Getting married is a big step, and it's one that you should not take lightly. It's important to consider all the potential outcomes of marriage, including the possibility of divorce. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal contract that couples can enter before...