Asset & Property Division

Imagine spending decades with someone, working, raising a family and accumulating assets that may include a vacation home, vehicles and several retirement investments. Now, imagine trying to untangle those assets. Yet, many older couples are going down that road as...

In a Michigan divorce, marital assets are distributed equitably. Therefore, the division isn’t necessarily 50/50. Instead, the court uses many factors to ensure both assets and liabilities are divided fairly. However, there may be times when one spouse wants more than...

Divorce can shake up your entire life, and one of the biggest worries you might have is about your living situation. You're probably wondering if you can stay in your family home while the divorce is happening. It's a tricky question without a simple answer because...

Before getting into marriage, all property that an individual owns is referred to as separate property. After marriage, all accumulated assets are then classified as marital property, and these are subject to division during divorce.  However, sometimes couples may...

When going through a Michigan divorce, at some point, you and your spouse will have to divide the marital property. Depending on what you have acquired during the marriage, this can become a complex task. One element that could inadvertently get overlooked is...

As you navigate through the complexities of your divorce process, you’ll need to do what you can to remain focused on your short-term and long-term goals. This is easier said than done, as you may be regularly tempted to give into your emotional responses to your...

What should happen in a litigated divorce is this: Each spouse should present a complete list of all their assets to the court. What sometimes happens is this: One or both spouses fail to mention particular assets in an attempt to conceal them from their spouse and...