If your spouse handled every bank account, bill, investment or business record, divorce may leave you feeling financially powerless. You may not know what you own, what you owe or whether important information is missing. However, managing the finances does not give...
Divorce at any stage of life is complex, but for those over 50, the process presents unique financial and emotional challenges. A "gray divorce" involves disentangling decades of shared life, assets, and future plans. Navigating this requires more than just legal...
Divorce is stressful, emotionally and financially. Things can feel even more overwhelming if you think your spouse isn’t being honest about your money. Hiding assets means one person tries to keep marital property secret so it isn’t split fairly during the divorce....
If you are married with no children, the soonest you can get divorced is 60 days after the filing of your complaint for divorce. If you have children under the age of 18 the waiting period is 6 months after the filing of your complaint for divorce except that the...
The law in Michigan requires divorcing spouses to disclose real and personal property including any money the party may possess. There are different ways in which you might be required to disclose your assets and your liabilities. You may have to fill out a simple...
In Michigan the Courts do not have hard and fast rules when deciding whether to award spousal support (what most people call alimony). However, there are twelve factors a Judge takes in to consideration when deciding whether alimony should be awarded: (1) the past...
You have probably heard that Michigan is a “no fault” State when it comes to Divorce. In general, it means that married couples are free to get a divorce without it being anyone’s fault. It is a good thing because you are not forced to be married to someone you do not...
Children’s Protective Services is a state-run program and part of Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). CPS (short form) is tasked with the difficult job of making sure that children are kept safe and free from harm, while they also have a...
