In Michigan, the question of "who gets the cabin?" is answered by asking who owned it first. There are other questions that must be answered as well, such as: Was the cabin in one person's possession before the marriage? Did the other spouse contribute to the cabin's...
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Property Division
Is motherhood valued fairly in divorce?
In Michigan divorces, each spouse’s contributions to the marital estate is considered when determining how to divide marital property equitably. It is often emphasized that this does not refer solely to financial contributions. If one spouse stayed home to care for...
What is martial property and why does it matter during a divorce?
Over time, couples in Michigan can acquire a lot of possessions. Those items may be high value pieces of real estate, such as family homes and vacation properties. Their possessions may include jewelry and cars, electronics and financial investments. They may buy...
Options for the family home when it comes to property division
Home is where the heart is, but when hearts are broken, and a married couple decides to divorce, the decision of what to do with the family home can be one of the most contentious issues. This is because the family home may be one of a couple's most valuable assets...
How can property division affect my retirement?
Many married couples in Plymouth spend years saving for retirement. They may have 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, and other investments that they have set aside to allow them to live comfortably once they stop working. However, not every marriage is meant to last. Sometimes...
Planning for your financial future happens during a divorce
We all know or have experienced the signs of love and marriage. However, if you and your spouse have been in a negative place for a while, or if something big happened that affected your marriage in a negative way, divorce may be an option on the table. Finances, and...
Getting answers and resolution to your property division
Marriage brings more than just a spouse and oftentimes children. It brings the complete cohesion of a couple's life, everything from living quarters to finances to family. This is a big reason why divorce can sound so daunting to a couple thinking about divorce....
Divorce in Michigan and property division laws
After child custody questions, the topic of property division is often high on the list of concerns for couples going through a divorce. Whether you have been married two years or 20 years, Michigan classifies as an equitable property division state (rather than a...
Process of property division can raise many questions
If you and your spouse have made the difficult and much debated decision to divorce, it's time to look to what's next. There are many emotional and also administrative aspects to consider when going through a divorce. However, there are areas where the two intersect....
Understanding how property will be divided in Michigan
Property division can be one of several challenges divorcing couples face which makes understanding the property division process in Michigan useful. Equitable property division rules are followed in Michigan which means that property is divided fairly between the...
