Although Michigan is a no-fault state for divorce, incidents of domestic violence are considered fault, and this fault should be considered when dividing marital assets, spousal support and determining custody. In a custody case, one of the elements that the court might evaluate to determine what is in the best interest of the child is whether there is domestic violence in the household.
Domestic violence at the very least is a misdemeanor where someone could potentially go to jail. In that scenario, you should definitely hire a skilled attorney to help you with your case. Whenever an individual’s liberty is at stake, you shouldn’t handle this by yourself. If you have any questions regarding your divorce and custody case in the State of Michigan please contact us today.
Goldman and Associates Law Firm is here to provide you with information about Domestic Violence in the State of Michigan. The video below will give you information about your Divorce and Custody case and how it relates to Domestic Violence in The State of Michigan.