Custody of the children is hopefully going to be worked out by the parents in a mutually agreed arrangement that's in the best interests of the children. However, it doesn't always go that way. In Michigan, where the parents don't agree on...
It may be surprising to some that parental child support obligations can depend on the definition of the term 'custodial parent.' In an appellate case from another state, a panel of judges ruled four-to-one that a father who was the...
If a contestant in a divorce case aggressively requests an annulment instead of a divorce, then the court will have to accommodate the request by holding hearings and taking legal argument on the issues. This is one big reason why the divorce...
Many people in the process of a negotiated or contested divorce would like to begin at least a semblance of a new social life, and to date and enjoy the companionship of other persons. But what effects can this activity have on the divorce...
It's a common trait of human nature that some people find it difficult to give up a good thing. Whether in Michigan or another state, that trait may be even truer when the benefit given up is $180,000 per month in spousal support payments. The...
One of the world's richest and most influential men is getting divorced. In the process, he may make history by possibly paying the highest property distribution in a divorce in history. Harold Hamm is an oil baron who has a net worth of about...
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that over two million marriages take place each year nationwide. In Michigan and other states, an average of roughly half of those couples will later face a divorce. Although a difficult emotional experience for...
It's frustrating to see the administrative process work an injustice that could have been prevented by the exercise of a little bit of foresight and a degree of compassion. Child custody matters in Michigan and nationwide can encounter...
A divorce always represents a tough transitional life-change for a couple. But when they are over 50, the dynamics of finding a suitable property division agreement are all the more difficult. In Michigan and nationwide, the incidence of...
Disputes in divorce cases can tend to go over and beyond the norm of human conflict. In Michigan and throughout the country, a bitterly fought divorce can lead to an escalation of hostility that creates disputes not often seen in normal human...
For many, there's nothing more complicated in a divorce proceeding than finding a mutually acceptable division of the couple's investment assets. This will be a major task in a Michigan divorce where there are substantial assets subject to...
An international custody dispute is usually filled with uncertainties. One reason: the laws and cultures of different countries may differ on what is a just resolution. It's even more problematic when there are accusations of child abduction...
One of the ironies of our legal system is that it sometimes turns its back on those who need help the most. This also extends to occasionally turning a surprisingly cold shoulder toward members of the armed services who are deployed overseas. Men...
The name Buzz Aldrin is likely very familiar to Michigan readers. Having the claim of being the second man to step on the moon is quite an accomplishment. Unfortunately, for Aldrin, his 23-year marriage to Lois Driggs Cannon has ended in...
When a Michigan couple decides to divorce, several factors are taken into consideration, particularly if children are involved. The courts can order one spouse to pay child support. However, sometimes a spouse may feel that the court's order,...
Usually when Michigan couples file for divorce, the news doesn't make the headlines as is often the case with celebrity divorces. Nonetheless, going through a divorce is an emotional time for anyone, regardless of status. Spousal support is...
When couples marry, they are usually not thinking about the financial implications of a divorce. There are a variety of tax advantages to marriage which many couples have used to their advantage. However, when a couple in Michigan decides to get a...
The recent economic downturn and higher unemployment rates may be of great concern to noncustodial parents who pay court-ordered child support. However, there are signs that things are beginning to turn around as the economy recovers. Child...
According to a new study from the University of Michigan, sons-in-law play an important role in making a marriage successful. The study, which was conducted over a 26-year period, found that divorce is 20 percent less likely to occur when the...
Michigan readers likely know that when celebrities divorce, there is often a great deal of controversy surrounding them in the media. Reasons for the divorce, who will get what property and who will have custody are among the most commonly...