Tag: Divorce in Michigan

  • Everything You Need to Know About Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (Pt 1)

    If you’ve been considering divorce, then chances are, someone has mentioned a QDRO to you. What’s a QDRO? It’s a qualified domestic relations order, and like most people, you probably don’t have a clue what that is. Don’t worry – they’re pretty complex, and if you’ve never needed to know what one is, why on…

  • Why a Tech-Savy Divorce Attorney is a Must These Days!

    The world is changing fast. When people got divorced in your parent’s generation, the only proof of infidelity they could offer in court was a handful of smutty pictures taken by a hired P.I. who followed their errand spouse around for days. Now, all you have to do to prove that your spouse was cheating…

  • Getting Divorced in 2019? Here’s What You Need to Know!

    Divorce may not be one of things you think about when you think “big changes ahead” (after all, divorce law doesn’t exactly change all that often.) But this year is going to see some significant changes to how divorce is handled, and how it could affect you. Curious about what lies ahead? Thinking about divorce…

  • News Flash: Radio DJs Make Horrible Legal Advisers!

      Have you ever listened to the radio on your way to work? Had your own personal jam session in the car (which everyone in the cars around you probably enjoyed just as much as you did!), or tuned in for a morning talk show? Sure you have. Loads of people enjoy morning radio shows,…

  • How Do I File My Divorce Papers in Michigan? (Pt 3)

      Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the wrap up on this discussion. We’ve been breaking down the somewhat tedious process involved in filing for divorce on your own, and this is the last part of the list. So if you’ve already had all the necessary discussions with your spouse, filled out all…

  • How Do I File My Divorce Papers in Michigan? (Pt 2)

      Welcome back and thanks for joining us here for this discussion about how to file for divorce in Michigan. In the previous article we discussed the first things you’ll need to do if you’re considering getting divorced in Michigan without help, starting with making sure you’re eligible, and then having some very important discussions…

  • How Do I File My Divorce Papers in Michigan? (Pt 1)

      So you’ve decide that you want to end your marriage. As a Michigan resident, you can make that choice and you don’t need to tell the court why you want a divorce, or prove that there are reasons behind your decision. However, if you want your divorce to go off without a hitch, you’re…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…