If you and your ex have significant property together and you don't agree on how to split those belongings up when you divorce, then you will have to go to court. A family law judge in Michigan will apply state laws to your family circumstances to decide the best way...
Property Division
Common assets overlooked during a divorce
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 11, 2022 | Property Division
The divorce process can be messy for some. Even if you knew it was coming, divorce involves a lot of emotions and can be a stressful and often chaotic experience. Due to the nature of divorce for many people, it’s not uncommon to overlook certain assets. While you...
Could my spouse be hiding marital property?
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Mar 1, 2022 | Property Division
There is no doubt that divorce can be a tense undertaking. One of the issues most divorcing couples fight over is property division. Michigan is an equitable distribution state, meaning that should the marriage end in a divorce, the marital property should be divided...
How much debt will you be left with after divorce?
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Feb 14, 2022 | Property Division
Divorce can interfere with your financial plans, especially if you tied them to the marriage. For example, think about the credit card debt or mortgage you took on after consulting with your spouse. How will such debt be divided between the two of you following...
How property is distributed after divorce in Michigan
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Nov 17, 2021 | Property Division
Property division is a hot topic in many divorce proceedings. As couples go separate ways, financial arrangements that existed before their split have to change, and each party may feel entitled to get more assets than the other. State laws apply when it comes to...
Tips to help you navigate high asset divorce in Michigan
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Sep 22, 2021 | Property Division
Divorce can be extremely taxing, both financially and emotionally. If you are going through a high-asset divorce where a lot of wealth is at stake, you can overcome a great deal of stress by taking the time to research and plan your strategies. A high net worth...
If a judge splits your assets, how do they decide who gets what?
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jul 28, 2021 | Property Division
There are three ways for couples to address property division when they divorce. The first requires that they think about things ahead of time by creating a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. The second involves the spouses working together via collaboration or...
3 reasons why you shouldn’t take your ex back
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jul 14, 2021 | Property Division
When you think about the person that you love and want to spend your life with, it's hard to imagine them ever hurting you. It may seem like they would never intentionally hurt you or lie to you. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. After a divorce or...
Collaborative divorce gives you control over property division
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jun 19, 2021 | Property Division
In a litigated divorce, you hand over all of the authority to the judge. Unless you have a prenuptial agreement, you will have almost no control over the outcome. The judge looks at your marital circumstances and property to decide who should get what, and you and...
Can you afford to keep your home in your divorce?
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 28, 2021 | Property Division
Few assets represent as much financial and emotional investment as your home. Therefore, it's unsurprising that many people wan to keep the family home during a divorce. With the Michigan real estate market booming, you may not want to shop for a rental unit or...
Categories
- Blog (21)
- Child Custody (65)
- Child Custody (7)
- Divorce (98)
- Divorce (9)
- Family Law (12)
- Fathers' Rights (27)
- Firm News (2)
- Paternity (17)
- Property Division (22)
Archives
- May 2022 (3)
- April 2022 (4)
- March 2022 (5)
- February 2022 (3)
- January 2022 (4)
- December 2021 (6)
- November 2021 (4)
- October 2021 (4)
- September 2021 (4)
- August 2021 (4)
- July 2021 (6)
- June 2021 (5)
- May 2021 (4)
- April 2021 (5)
- March 2021 (4)
- February 2021 (4)
- January 2021 (5)
- December 2020 (4)
- November 2020 (4)
- October 2020 (8)
- September 2020 (5)
- August 2020 (7)
- July 2020 (8)
- June 2020 (3)
- May 2020 (2)
- April 2020 (2)
- March 2020 (2)
- February 2020 (3)
- January 2020 (3)
- December 2019 (3)
- November 2019 (2)
- October 2019 (3)
- September 2019 (3)
- August 2019 (3)
- July 2019 (3)
- June 2019 (2)
- May 2019 (3)
- April 2019 (2)
- March 2019 (4)
- February 2019 (2)
- January 2019 (3)
- December 2018 (2)
- November 2018 (3)
- October 2018 (3)
- September 2018 (2)
- August 2018 (4)
- July 2018 (2)
- June 2018 (3)
- May 2018 (2)
- April 2018 (3)
- March 2018 (5)
- February 2018 (5)
- January 2018 (5)
- December 2017 (5)
- November 2017 (7)
- October 2017 (4)
- September 2017 (5)
- August 2017 (6)
- July 2017 (5)
- June 2017 (6)
- May 2017 (5)
- April 2017 (5)
- March 2017 (6)
- February 2017 (5)
- January 2017 (5)
- December 2016 (5)
- November 2016 (3)
- October 2016 (1)
- August 2016 (2)
- July 2016 (2)
- May 2016 (2)
- April 2016 (1)
- March 2016 (1)
- February 2016 (1)