
Southfield Divorce Law Blog
Millennials’ prenups may look different than generations past
Prenuptial agreements are not a new phenomenon. For years, couples in Michigan who have significant assets or debts have decided to execute a prenuptial agreement prior to marrying to protect their financial interests and those of their soon-to-be spouse. In a way, a...
Can child support orders be modified?
Child support is an important part of many divorce cases. It is the money that Missouri parents provide to ensure that their children have what they need after the parents’ marriages are over. Child support can also be a legal matter between unmarried parents or those...
What is a show cause hearing for failure to pay child support?
Given the current financial challenges many people in Michigan are facing because of the continuing health crisis, some of their bills have not been paid in full or are not being paid at all. One of the most problematic is child support. The state will take certain...
What factors do courts consider in child custody cases?
When a couple with children files for divorce in Michigan, perhaps the most contentious aspect of their divorce is going to be that of child custody. While both parents may want the best for their child, the reality is that their idea of what that is may change after...
Don’t underestimate the importance of your attorney
Whether you’re preparing to initiate divorce or are already in the early stages of the process, things might look bleak. But a brighter future is possible, especially if you aggressively pursue what you want and deserve from your marriage dissolution. Although some...
A no fault divorce does not mean there will be no conflict
Michigan is known as a “no fault” divorce state. That means that individuals do not have to plead cruelty, adultery, or any of the other historic “fault” grounds for divorce that were once required in some American jurisdictions. Rather, they only have to claim that...
Benefits of a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are sometimes viewed as something negative. There are many important benefits, however, associated with prenuptial agreements that couples considering or entering marriage should be aware of. Benefits of prenuptial agreements Prenuptial...
Preparing for the holidays post-divorce
Parents in Michigan who divorced in 2020 are now facing Thanksgiving and the winter holidays as newly single individuals, sometimes for the first time in years or even decades. It is important that they prepare for the holidays ahead of time, to ensure their holiday...
Why do some couples over age 50 decide to divorce?
Divorce is not limited to young couples or even middle-aged couples. These days more couples in the Southfield area who have been married for decades are looking to end their marriages in what is referred to as a “grey divorce.” The following are some reasons why some...
Don’t let parental substance abuse harm your child
Most people hope that they can settle their child custody disputes amicably. In many instances, though, this simply isn’t possible. The parties can differ in what they think is in the child’s best interests, and many times parents deny some of the accusations leveled...