Divorce

Whether you were married for less than five years or more than 20, if you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways in life, you may have a right to alimony. Since this is an issue governed at the state level, it is important to make sure you understand...

If you’ve determined that you would rather live without your spouse than remain in an unhappy marriage, you can take several legal steps to accomplish your goals. However, you must do so in accordance with Michigan laws that govern such matters. You must meet certain...

If you decide to start afresh in life without your spouse, you’ll need to establish financial independence, if you haven’t already done so. In many cases, financial supplements, such as alimony or child support, can help a parent make ends meet while building a new...

If you’re preparing to move on in life without your spouse after several years or more of marriage, you’ll soon be dealing with numerous legal documents and processes. Every state has its own laws regarding such matters. If you file a petition to divorce in a Michigan...

Many Michigan spouses can relate to having experienced challenges in their marital relationships. Some have overcome some serious issues, such as extramarital affairs or substance abuse problems. Not every relationship can withstand such pressure, however. Even if a...

Every Michigan family is unique. Your family’s needs might be different from your neighbors’. Even within a particular family, every member has a personality that is distinct from the rest. As a parent, you understand that changes in family life can have a profound...

When your marital relationship breaks beyond repair, you might experience numerous emotions. On the one hand, you might feel a sense of relief, having decided to move forward in life on your own in Michigan and leave an unhappy relationship behind. On the other hand,...

When you and your spouse decided to settle in Michigan and raise a family together, you no doubt expected that you would be together for a lifetime. As years passed, you may have had several children, bought a home, started a business, made some investments, and...

You may be one of many Michigan spouses who have been trying to keep a marriage intact for months, or, perhaps, even longer. On the other hand, you might relate to spouses who have encountered a serious problem in their marriage because of an individual event or issue...

No matter what your reasons were for filing the initial petition in Michigan court, the decision to legally end your marriage may evoke mixed emotions. As you begin to process your feelings and make plans for the future, you also no doubt hope to be able to achieve a...