Are you worried that you will need to pay your ex $1000s in alimony? You should worry. After you’ve already accepted that divorce is inevitable. The need for alimony should be apparent. Unexpected costs result from this. Alimony can affect your future financial security.  There is a process for determining alimony. With a longer marriage, alimony is more likely to be discussed. The length of the marriage is one element taken into account. The spouses’ different levels of income. The … Read More →

Splitting the assets. Are you getting your fair share of the marital assets? The general rule in Michigan is to split marital assets fairly or equally. The goal is to be fair, thus it will be equitable and occasionally equal. Click here to watch the video on Splitting the Assets, Are You Getting Your Fair Share? What is fair might not always be equal. A bank account may have had $30K before the marriage and now has $50K. The $20K … Read More →

Who gets to stay in a house during the divorce process?  In Michigan, the court will not let either spouse waste marital estate. It forbids the parties from supporting two different dwellings. Two separate dwellings mean paying for two separate living expenses. You won’t like the court’s logic in this. You two are going to stay together in the house, which will be uncomfortable. Click here to watch the video Who Gets to Stay in a House During the Divorce … Read More →

Blackmail.  Spouse is threatening you with inappropriate pictures and/or videos. Unless you act now, the children will see the photographs. Your ex-spouse will show the kids your inappropriate images if you don’t give in. Those offensive photos or videos are being held over your head by your ex. Those inappropriate images are acting as a lever.  Click here to watch the video on Spouse Threatening With Inappropriate Pictures and/or Videos of You If you give in to the blackmail, your … Read More →

When one party is given custody and the other is not, it does not imply that matters are resolved. The parent who has primary custody may interfere. What is custodial interference? Click here to watch the video What Is Custodial Interference in Michigan? The custodial parent has discretion on many things. Including altering the timetable of activities involving the kids. The other parent’s parenting time may be disrupted by the altered schedule. A custodial parent can schedule activities to interfere … Read More →

During a divorce, are there creative ways to protect assets? The court will ensure an equitable division takes place to safeguard your interest. A house is an asset in a marriage. To complete the formalities of ownership, the couple purchases the home. Informal interests do exist occasionally. Someone—perhaps an uncle—might have contributed funds to purchase the home. A down payment may have been made by someone. No written documentation exists. You will divide your possessions and liabilities eventually in the … Read More →

Can My Spouse Spend All My Money During the Divorce? The goal of the court is to ensure an equitable and fair distribution of the marital estate. You should let your lawyer know if you think this spending is taking place.  Click here to watch the video Can My Spouse Spend All My Money During the Divorce? Your attorney will submit the necessary motions to freeze assets. The motion will keep things as they are. This implies that the standard … Read More →

When you become involved in family law, you are interacting with the judicial system. You’ll be operating in a system you have no knowledge of. You’ll encounter surprises. Things that even surprise lawyers To navigate this system, you need legal representation. You need to inquire. How do I know I’m hiring the right attorney for my family law case? What sort of lawyer do I need? How should a lawyer behave?  Click here to watch the video How Do I … Read More →

Your ex is driving you crazy. Your ex fights dirty. Your ex playing dirty in your custody case is getting on your nerves. How to counter it? You shouldn’t be responding to your ex’s antics. Your attorney should be taking action on your behalf. Many things can be referred to as “fighting dirty.” You can be causing your own frustration by failing to do the right things.  Click here to watch the video on How to Counter an Ex Who … Read More →