In life there are moments that are planned and others that seem to come out of the blue. Divorce is one of those occurrences that falls into both categories.
At Goldman & Associates, we understand that divorce is never easy to undertake alone. That’s why it’s important to have the proper guidance through such an emotional period in your life. There are many variables that can affect your divorce and withdrawing yourself from the legal shuffle is a good place to start.
To fully understand what a divorce is you must understand why it is necessary. Marriage is a civil union, otherwise known as a contract. Divorce is a legal process that dis-joins the union between partners as to reflect to the world that the parties are no longer formally married. Once a divorce is finalized, the divorce is recorded with the county clerk in order to tell the world you are no longer married.
Before your divorce is finalized, there are many variables that come into play such as distributing assets, alimony, and negotiating child support when minor children are involved. The more variables involved, the more complicated you divorce can become. Some variables involved are unpredictable, such as spousal attitude, so it’s important to have a level head throughout the process and keep your eye on the end goal. Here in the state of Michigan, assets are considered community property and each spouse is eligible to receive half of the assets obtained during the marriage.
What is a Pre-Nup?
In some instances, a prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a “pre-nup,” might limit one spouse from obtaining assets from the other during the divorce proceedings. These “pre-nups” are contracts themselves and are legally enforceable in all courts within the State of Michigan. Often, language within the “pre-nup” will limit a spouse to a small portion or absolutely nothing in the event a dispute arises over assets during a divorce proceeding. “Pre-nups” will often limit or specifically identify the amount of alimony a spouse is to receive in the event divorce does take place.
The most important asset to protect in a divorce is minor children. Your children are looked over intensely by the court system and nothing will be done without their best interests in mind. In divorce proceedings involving minor children the need for representation cannot be understated. At Akiva Goldman & Associates, we understand the complexities and stress that arise with representing divorcing parties with minor children. It’s natural to have a lot of questions when you’re going through a divorce and want to protect your children. We often hear questions like: Who will my child live with? How often will I see my child? What school will my child go to? Each of these questions comes with a complex answer—it depends.
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Divorce is complex and often infused with frustration fueled from years of marital breakdown. It’s important to hire a law firm that understands the pitfalls that can occur during the divorce process. For over thirty years Akiva Goldman & Associates has pursued justice for their clients in a proactive and zealous manner.
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