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Protecting your children during divorce
Child Custody

Protecting your children during divorce

Divorce is painful for everyone involved, but especially for the children. Often, divorce turns out to be the right decision when there are fundamental issues between a couple that can’t be resolved. And where there . . .

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How are pensions divided in a divorce
Property Division

How are pensions divided in a divorce?

There are many different types of assets that couples acquire during a marriage. These assets can include homes, vehicles, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts and other types of assets. If the couple divorces . . .

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How child custody is determined in Michigan
Child Custody

How child custody is determined in Michigan

How child custody is determined is important for divorcing parents to understand. Knowing how child custody is determined can help parents anticipate the process so they can work to develop a child custody arrangement that is best for their child. Child custody is based on a determination of . . .

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What a QDRO establishes during divorce
Property Division

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 . . .

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Prenuptial agreements are not always enforceable
Prenuptial Agreements

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 . . .

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