A man was sent to jail by a judge in Genesee Circuit Court for his failure to pay his ex-wife's attorney fees. The man was sent to jail for 10 days if he did not pay the fees. The State of Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the man's appeal and sided with the circuit...
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Property And Asset Division
Will I get the house if I divorce my spouse?
Divorcing couples have a long road ahead of them when they don't agree on certain divorce matters. Depending on the circumstances, alimony, child custody and support may already cause heated disputes between both parties, but property division can turn up the...
Financial obligations regarding the division of marital assets
The negotiation of property division can be quick and easy for couples seeking an amicable dissolution of a marriage that has not accrued any property like a house, car or large ticket items. However, splitting up real property that can hold sentimental value can be a...
Fair and equitable discussions of property division
Dividing property can be a complicated matter of give-and-take that includes not only physical goods and assets but also the debt that goes along with them. Assuming real property and the bills tend to muddy the waters of equitable distribution of assets somewhat. Add...
Property that is considered separate in a divorce
non-marital and what is community property, so they can divide things accordingly. Depending on the circumstances, when trying to determine what property is separate, the answer can come easy because of the laws that have been laid out regarding this matter. The...
Maintain your rights with early QDRO enforcement
Identifying pensions as an asset as early as possible and claiming your rights to it is a complex and time sensitive matter. Creating a proper Qualified Domestic Relations Order during the divorce settlement is critical to alternate payees being identified and...
How a Qualified Domestic Order can impact your divorce settlement
The division of assets during a divorce is a complex and stressful process at a time already heightened with anxiety. Determining the ownership and dispersal of a pension income can add a new level of intricacy that is perhaps best negotiated under the guidelines of...
Will my business be considered community property?
Divorce is complicated enough, so when something doesn't go the way you planned, it can make the process almost unbearable. Whether you are just getting married or getting a divorce, it is important to know the laws regarding property division. Because divorce is a...
Do not overlook this asset during divorce
Lists are helpful. This is especially true when going through a complex process like divorce. For those who make lists to help guide themselves through these types of processes, the "things to split" during divorce list may look something like this: Come up with a...
Watch out for these 3 dangers when splitting retirement assets in divorce
Divorce is full of emotional turmoil. Those who find themselves in the midst of this process may be surprised at how complex it can be. The property division portion of the divorce alone is full of hurdles that must be carefully navigated. One misstep can cause your...
