Divorce rates and the reasons why people file for divorce tend to change through the years. Prior to the creation of no-fault divorce laws, divorce was relatively rare. However, improved access to divorce proceedings and less pressure to have conclusive proof of...
Do you want to end your relationship with your spouse but don’t want a divorce? Maybe it’s for religious reasons, or maybe you don’t want a final act in case there is hope for a reunion in the future. As a Michigan resident, you should know that there is an...
Laws in Michigan help to ensure that there is consistency from divorce to divorce case. In litigated matters, judges are required to interpret statutes to divide marital property and allocate parental responsibilities in ways that reflect the legal standards enacted...
Divorce interferes with normal family functioning. The parent-child relationship undergoes significant changes that can make child-rearing more challenging. Thus, Michigan courts do not take child custody and parenting time concerns lightly. The judge considers a...