The potential downsides of divorce litigation
If possible, you may want to strive to settle your divorce outside of court. This is because a trial can take up to a year or more to resolve, and a Michigan judge may not . . .
How can I protect my kids after domestic violence?
Many parents in the Detroit area get out of difficult relationship precisely because their partner is abusive either toward them or toward the children. For this reason, these parents are willing to fight hard to . . .
What a QDRO establishes during divorce
As Michigan couples negotiate divorce settlements, they might include a QDRO as part of their property division. QDRO stands for qualified domestic relations order, and it establishes that a person can receive payments from . . .
Prenuptial agreements are not always enforceable
The equitable distribution laws in Michigan require marital estates to be divided fairly in divorce cases, but couples who plan ahead can avoid contentious property division negotiations or unpredictable court rulings by entering into prenuptial agreements. These documents, which are . . .