Category: Prenuptial Agreements
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In Michigan, What’s The Difference Between a Prenuptial and a Postnuptial Agreement?
Legal documents such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be useful for planning for the future. While they are very similar, there are some differences between the two, other than being before and after marriage. Understanding the differences can help you choose the one that best suits your needs for keeping your assets protected. However,…
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Filing for Divorce First in Mid-Michigan
When it comes to filing for divorce in the Lansing area, filing first may sometimes provide certain strategic advantages, especially in counties like Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton. Whether you live in Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, or St. Johns, discussing the benefits of filing first with your attorney can help you make effective decisions as you…
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A Michigan Family Law Attorney’s Perspective on Prenuptial Agreements
After decades of practicing family law here in Michigan, I’ve learned that few topics generate as much confusion—and unnecessary fear—as prenuptial agreements. Many people assume a prenup will never hold up in a Michigan court, so they avoid the conversation altogether. That belief is simply incorrect. Michigan courts routinely enforce prenuptial (or “antenuptial”) agreements, provided…
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Can a Spouse Reduce Their Income to Avoid Paying Spousal Support in Michigan?
By Charles M. Kronzek Some Michigan residents believe spousal support (alimony) is less common than it used to be. Spousal support is no longer limited to outdated stereotypes. Michigan courts regularly award spousal support when the law allows it, and either spouse—male or female—may be ordered to pay or receive support, depending on the facts…
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If I Earn More Than My Spouse, Do We Still Split Everything Equally in a Michigan Divorce?
The Importance of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Michigan Divorce Cases It is a common misunderstanding that if one spouse earns more, they should receive a larger share of the marital assets. This belief was more common in past decades, especially when men were predominantly the breadwinners of the household. However, as times have changed,…
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What Should You Address in Your Prenup? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for a quick overview on what you should expect to cover in your prenup. You’ve probably heard of celebrities whose prenups cover all sorts of crazy things, from weight gain to infidelity. But in real life there are some things you can put in your prenup, and…
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How to Ensure That Your Prenup is Enforceable in Michigan! (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on your prenup, and how to make sure it’s enforceable in future, in a Michigan court. We’ve already talked about the importance of doing the prenup well in advance so that there’s no chance of anyone claiming they were pressured into signing. And…
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How to Ensure That Your Prenup is Enforceable in Michigan! (Pt 1)
Having just discussed how assets and debts are divided in Michigan, and the fact that prenuptial agreements are sometimes not enforceable (much to the horror of numerous divorcing couples!) we’ve had several people reach out and ask for advice on how to make sure your prenup will be enforceable in a Michigan court. So…
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Is it True That my Prenup Might be Invalid in Michigan?
Having that uncomfortable talk with your spouse-to-be, and then going to the trouble of putting together a prenup before you say ‘I do’ was stressful enough. But now that you’re considering divorce, the news gets even worse – you’ve heard that your prenuptial agreement might not even hold together during the divorce! All that work…
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Does a Prenuptial Agreement Hurt Your Marriage, or Help it? (Pt 2)
Welcome back! We’ve been talking about whether or not prenuptial agreements are harmful to marriage relationships, or are helpful. In truth, there are a lot of opinions floating around out there, and many people have some well thought out ideas on both sides of the argument. So we’d like to share a few thoughts…