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Understanding legal rights is a key factor in a Michigan divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog, Divorce

For Michigan couples who are getting a divorce, the emotional impact can be difficult. Sometimes, people who are in the middle of the turmoil of divorce will forget their legal rights. This includes what they can and cannot do. Failure to adhere to the law can cause...

Do your marital problems justify a divorce?

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Divorce

Married couples in Michigan have inevitably experienced challenges at some point in their relationships. Now more than ever, tensions may be high as people cope with the ramifications of the recent pandemic, which can be anything from economic troubles to health...

Making it through work when going through divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog, Family Law

Going through a divorce is rough on anyone, second in stress only to losing a family member or loved one. Newly single Michigan residents may be struggling just to get themselves to work, let alone to perform adequately while on the job. Someone just starting the...

How to dispute a paternity ruling

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Family Law, Paternity

Determining who the legal father of a child is can be significant for several different reasons. First, the father may be entitled to visitation rights and be required to pay child support to the mother. Furthermore, the child and mother may be entitled to learn more...

One state may be a haven for hidden divorce assets

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | May 21, 2020 | Blog, Divorce

Even Michigan divorces that do not involve a large marital estate can have instances where one spouse tries to siphon off and hide part of the couple's assets. When the couple is wealthy and has accumulated much property, this is even more common. An extreme example...

The challenges of visitation with infants

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | May 8, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody

Parents in Michigan may struggle at first to figure out the proper visitation schedule that will enable the other parent to visit with their infant child. There is no one correct solution to this dilemma. However, it may take some time to find the right schedule for...

Financial mistakes to avoid during divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 23, 2020 | Blog, Family Law

Though divorce rates have declined over the past decade, millions of people across the United States, including Michigan residents, file for divorce every year. A lot of people rush into divorce without considering the financial consequences, and they wind up being...

Parenting time options for divorced couples

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Family Law

If you are getting a divorce in Michigan, you will have many issues to navigate. If there are children involved, custody and parenting time are frequent sources for dispute. You might try to set up an agreement in which you alternate weeks. This could be problematic...

4 questions to ask yourself to heal faster from divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog

Every relationship is different, and therefore every divorce is unique. Your experience is entirely yours, and so is the healing process. Divorce has a way of evoking a range of negative emotions that need healing to move forward.Your marriage undoubtedly holds...

Finances and your divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog

When it comes to divorce, there are so many issues to consider. You have to think about your future in terms of not only your children (if you have them) and your property but also your day-to-day financial situation. A common occurrence in marriages is that one...