What Do I Do If My Ex Is Behaving Poorly During Parenting Time In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 You have to remember that while the court won’t allow you to micromanage how your ex spends his or her time with the kids, the court will intervene if the way they spend their time with the children is deemed as dangerous. The court will always consider what is in the best interest of the child and there are remedies that the … Read More →

If you know that your ex is now making more money, you will have to notify the court that there has been a change in circumstance and that child support should be recalculated. You will have to file a motion which should be handled by your experienced attorney, serve it to the opposing party and set up a hearing date. This is a process that you shouldn’t do by yourself. The court can readjust the child support payment based on … Read More →

It is very common for one party to ask for the opposing party to be ordered to have a mental health examination in Michigan. The court will have to see different kinds of behavior that suggests to the court that there are deep psychological issues that may impact the ability of a parent to have parenting time. The court will have to see some type of evidence that will support your claim. Just because you think that your ex should … Read More →

Generally speaking, money you receive from child support is not considered income like the way money you receive from work. Instead this money that has presumably been taxed that is coming to you to help pay for the child. There is a general dependent deduction that one may receive as it relates to the children. Whether or not you are entitled to receive the dependent deduction because you are supporting your child through child support, generally speaking the custodial parent … Read More →

You have to understand that every divorce in Michigan has certain goals. Amongst the goals are to divide up assets, but we also have to divide and retire liabilities. The judgment of divorce has to speak to who is going to pay for the liabilities. The court may order that you pay certain bills and your ex pays another set of bills. If you are both on the debt, then then they still have the right to pursue the both … Read More →

How Do I Handle A Military Divorce In Michigan If My Spouse Is Overseas? – (248) 588-3333 Your rights do not change when it comes down to you coming before the court and asking for a divorce. What complicates matters involves the technical matters such as service or military benefits. You should remember that just because your spouse is deployed, doesn’t mean you can’t file for divorce. However the court may have special requirements for how the process can be … Read More →

What Should I Expect In A Michigan Divorce? – (248) 588-3333 Michigan is a no-fault divorce state which means you don’t need to prove anything to file for a divorce. A person here in Michigan can get a divorce simply for the asking. Other fault factors may be relevant when it comes to other factors in the divorce, such as alimony or property distribution. If you have questions about the divorce process in Michigan, contact our office today for a … Read More →

What Happens To My Life Insurance Policy In A Divorce In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 Life insurance is the type of thing that people buy and name their spouse as the beneficiary, and god forbid if they were to die, then their spouse would be entitled to money under the policy. The question is what happens if you have that policy already in place, naming your spouse as the beneficiary and then you get divorced? Do you really want your … Read More →

What Do I Do If My Parenting Time Motion Is Rejected By The Court In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 There are some matters that are always subject to review by the court. Most matters involving children are also subject to review because the court looks at the needs of the child to be an evolving process. For example if the ruling was that the children would go to a school near the mother, and now school is primarily online for … Read More →

What Qualifies Someone To Receive Spousal Support In Michigan – (248) 588-3333 There are multiple factors that the court will consider when determining spousal support in Michigan. The three basic factors that are used to calculate spousal support are the length of the marriage, disparity of income between the parties and if there is disposable income available to pay the alimony. A longer marriage is a marriage where the court is more likely for the court to consider spousal support. … Read More →