With the rising costs of higher education, it’s no surprise that many Michiganders bring tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt into the marriage or run up student loan debt during the marriage. Divorce often raises difficult financial questions, and in Oakland County divorces, student loan debt is one of the most common…
Establishing paternity is one of the most important legal steps for unmarried parents in Michigan. Whether you are a mother seeking child support or a father trying to establish custody or parenting time, understanding your rights under Michigan paternity law is crucial. In Oakland County, home to cities like Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Farmington,…
As we discussed in our previous blog post, Michigan law treats businesses as marital property when they were formed or grew in value during the marriage. Therefore, making an accurate valuation of the business and strategic planning is essential to getting a fair settlement in your divorce case. Here, we are going to discuss the…
For many divorcing couples in White Lake, Novi, Royal Oak, Farmington, or West Bloomfield, or elsewhere here in Oakland County, a common question that arises during the early stages of a divorce is: Can I change the locks to make my spouse move out? The short answer is: no, that’s a bad idea. Let’s break…
Here in Oakland County, Michigan, people going through a divorce usually focus on big issues like child custody, dividing assets, or who gets the house. Frankly, those are the issues that we divorce attorneys usually look at first. An issue less focused on but still important is car insurance. More often than not, auto insurance…
In Oakland County, Michigan, the division of marital property can be one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process, especially when it comes to selling the house. If you’re going through a divorce and need to sell your Oakland County home in communities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Novi, Bloomfield Hills, and Waterford, or…
With divorcing couples in and around Oakland County, Michigan, issues like child custody, spousal support, and property division are often the most focused on. However, another emotionally charged issue can emerge: who keeps the pet? Whether it’s a golden retriever in Bloomfield Township or a tabby cat in Troy, pets are family. For a Michigan…
There are two important legal tools available to Michigan couples in cities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, or Southfield who want to protect their separate finances and assets in marriage. Most people think of Pre-nuptial agreements. However, couples can also create a post-nuptial agreement in limited circumstances. Unlike a pre-nuptial agreement, which is created…
For many divorcing couples in Oakland County, Michigan, one of the first questions after filing for divorce is, “Do I have to move out of our home?” This is a common question we get from clients in Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Novi and Southfield. In most Michigan divorces, you are not legally required to…
