Divorce Education – Michigan Divorce Attorneys – Clients – Articles and Videos
On July 9, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Glowacki vs. Glowacki, a case involving the division of debt in divorce. Specifically, the divison of a very large tax obligation. Michigan law provides for debt to be divided in the same way as assets are divided. Restated, property[…]
Parenting time in Michigan describes the nature and extent of time each parent spends with a child. In this new parenting time video, we examine the fourt primary statutes that govern parenting time disputes under Michigan law. Michigan Compiled Laws (“MCL”) 722.27a describes how parenting time is granted, MCL 722.23 is the best interest of[…]
On July 8, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a new divorce arbitration opinion entitled Townsend vs. Townsend. If a case cannot settle, a judge typically makes a decision. Divorce arbitration is an alternative to trial and the Arbitrator’s decision is binding. The parties to a divorce may agree to hire a private attorney[…]
In this article we will examine the new Michigan Divorce and Custody cases for June 2025 as interpreted by the Michigan Court of Appeals and the explore the various fact patterns. The Court of Appeals issued one non-published divorce opinion in June 2025 and one non-published custody opinion. A non-published opinion does not have precedential[…]
Both Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements are contracts entered into either before marriage (prenuptial) or after marriage (postnuptial) that can define how property is divided and if spousal support is awarded. Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements are also known as antenuptial agreements. For a Prenuptial Agreement to be enforceable in Michigan provided certain requirements must[…]
Makeup parenting time is warranted when one party has wrongfully been denied parenting time. Parenting time can be defined as the frequency and duration each party spends with the children. Parenting time is typically set forth in a Parenting Time Order or with a Judgment of Divorce or Custody. Michgan’s parenting time statue can be[…]
Both child custody and parenting time decisions involve an anaylis of the statutory 12 best interest factors set forth in Michigan Compliled Laws section 722.23. One of the best interest factors (factor g), examines the health of the parties. It makes sense to consider a parents health in deciding a child custody case. After all,[…]
Some people love their dog more than thier spouse in the best of times. When divorcing, the dog (cat, bird, or other pet) can become more important. provide love, comfort and security. Which begs the question: “Who gets the dog in divorce?” Some issues in a divorce are easy, like who gets the lawnmower or[…]
On January 17, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Lisa Jenson vs. Stephen Thiel. Stephen requested reversal of the trial court’s order awarding Lisa sole legal custody of the parties’ minor child and suspending parenting time for Stephen. The parties married in 2011 and had one minor child.[…]
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, and navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming. For residents of Oakland County, Michigan, understanding the role of the Judges of Oakland County Divorce Court is essential to effectively managing this life-changing event. This blog post provides valuable insights into the Divorce Court judges of Oakland County, including[…]
When navigating the complexities of divorce, one of the most critical aspects to address is the division of the marital estate. Whether you’ve been married for a few years or decades, understanding the full scope of your marital estate before settling a divorce is essential to know before you settle a divorce to ensure a[…]
As a general proposition, only property acquired by reason of the marriage (and during the course of the marriage) is divided in a divorce. However, there are circumstances when property received after divorce is also divided. For example, your spouse may have a bonus that was earned during the marriage but paid after the parties[…]
Divorce can be an emotional and stressful experience, and when the legal process is involved, it can quickly become overwhelming. For those going through a divorce in Michigan, it is crucial to understand how Michigan divorce laws work and what steps you need to take to protect your rights and ensure the process goes as[…]
If you are stuck in your situation and want out, you may want to settle your divorce quickly. Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in your life, and your decision to move on with your life without your spouse may be best. Once issues relating to kids, custody and support are resolved[…]
Good communication can be a foundation to understand and address issues that may be of concern for parents with children going through a divorce. Sharing information regarding school work, doctor appointments and extracurricular activities can help foster and encourage a good parent child relationship with both parents. Unfortunately, good communication during divorce can be complicated[…]
Granting sole legal custody to a party is not very common, however there are facts and circumstances sufficient to do so. Unlike parenting time, which defines the frequency and duration each parent spends with a child, legal custody describes decision making authority. The law defining legal custody can be found in Michigan Compiled Laws, section[…]
“Ex Parte” is a latin phrase every law student learns in the first year of law school and literally means: “on one side only” or “by or for one party”. An ex parte order is a court order entered by only hearing one side of a case instead of both sides. Unlike an Order entered[…]
On September 23, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Qualls vs. Jenkins. In this case, the husband appealed the trial court determination that he was at fault during the course of the marriage when dividing marital property. The most important case that describes how property is divided in[…]
On September 12, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Curtis vs. Curtis. At trial, Mr. Curtis filed a Motion to Modify Parenting Time and his Motion to allow the children to play travel baseball and his request was denied. He requested appellate review. The parties divorced in September[…]
Suppose a client comes into your office expressing buyer’s doubt, buyer’s remorse, regret, or simply that sinking feeling experienced a few hours or days after settlement. The client has changed his/her mind. Typically, the client is seeking a second opinion, having lost confidence in his/her lawyer. Most lawyers want to make their clients happy. However,[…]
Parenting time defines the frequency and duration a parents spends with a child in the context of a divorce or child custody case. Regular parenting time provisions exclude holidays and school breaks and generall consists of a bi-weekly schedule. In certain circumstances, such as when a parent has an irregular work schedule or lives far[…]
Does size really matter in marriage? A study published in the Journal of Economic Inquiry examined if the amount of money spent on a wedding could predict the length of a marriage. The study suggested that the more money spent on an engagement ring does not predict a longer marriage. Rather, the data suggests the[…]
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If your spouse has a grandiose sense of self importance, exaggerates achievements and talents, is preoccupied with fantasies of success, power beauty and idealization, then, according to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, you may be married to a narcissist. There are two paths to every divorce, the legal path and the emotional[…]
On May 30th, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals agreed with Findling Law, PLC in finding the trial court made a “clear legal error on a major issue” in reversing the trial court’s ruling denying father parenting time with the minor child. In Corsetti v. Cohen, the parties entered into a consent order granting mother[…]