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…
Deciding to file for divorce is difficult and stressful. For both spouses, especially those with children or complex financial situations, the outcome can have long-lasting effects. Before filing with the family court, it’s important to prepare yourself so that you can navigate the divorce process effectively. There are four things that you should think about…
A Short Guide for Oakland and Macomb and Livingston County Residents As a family law firm practicing in and around the Oakland County area, a common question our divorce attorneys have been asked over the years is whether a spouse can be ordered to pay the other’s attorney fees. The “American Rule” requires each spouse…
With more than 30 years’ experience handling Michigan divorce cases, sometimes we think we’ve seen it all—the division of houses, cars, and the obvious big-ticket items. However, what often catches our clients off guard are the easily overlooked assets in a divorce. Here, we’ll explore some of these hidden treasures and why they matter in…
