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A Guideline to Parenting Time in Michigan

After a divorce or custody case, parents and children alike can find their lives dictated by the custody and parenting time orders entered in their case. This guideline to parenting time in Michigan can help you negotiate a parenting time schedule th… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody, Parenting
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Pitfalls of a DIY Divorce

Do-it-Yourself Divorce (DIY Divorce) increased in popularity in 2008 when the U.S. economy was severely struggling. Many spouses couldn’t afford a divorce attorney, so they used the World Wide Web to try to figure out how to get divorced without la… Read More
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Mediation for High Net-Worth Divorces

There are multiple processes you can use to get a divorce in Michigan. Which is best depends on your circumstances, your ability to cooperate and communicate with your spouse, and your goals in the case. Mediation for high net-worth divorces can be a… Read More
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Categories: High Asset Divorces
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What is a QDRO?

Your divorce settlement agreement and/or Judgment of Divorce may include these four letters: QDRO (each letter is pronounced separately, or sometimes referred to as a “quad-row”). It is short for Qualified Domestic Relations Order, and is require… Read More
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Can I Modify My Spousal Support?

The amount and the duration of Spousal Support in Michigan are both modifiable under law unless both parties specifically waive the legal right to modify the amount and/or duration. The enforceability of such a waiver requires specific legal language… Read More
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Categories: Spousal Support
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How to Prepare for a High-Asset Divorce

Deciding to leave a wealthy marriage isn’t easy, especially if you are not the primary wage earner or have substantial assets spread across different accounts. Knowing how to prepare for a high-asset divorce is essential to minimizing the financial… Read More
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Categories: High Asset Divorces
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7 Common High-Asset Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

High-asset divorces are often far more complicated than the average domestic action. The larger a couple’s marital estate is, the more complicated it can be to divide the value in a fair and equitable way. When one spouse’s income comes from busi… Read More
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Categories: High Asset Divorces
Tax Implications of Divorce for High Net Worth Individuals.

Tax Implications of Divorce for High Net Worth Individuals

No one wants to pay more taxes than they have to, or to pay taxes they don’t expect to pay. If you are not aware of the tax implications of divorce for high net worth individuals, an otherwise ideal divorce settlement could end up being a lot less… Read More
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Categories: High Asset Divorces
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How to Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced

If you have decided that your marriage is over, resist the temptation to talk to your children about it alone, and before the time is right. The way you and your spouse handle this delicate conversation can have a lasting positive or negative effect… Read More
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Divorcing as a Business Owner: What to Know

Owning a business can bring a lot of strain on many parts of your life, including your marriage. If that marriage breaks down, you need to know what divorcing as a business owner means for you, your spouse, and your business. Understanding how the Mi… Read More
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