On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Oct 20, 2026 | Divorce
Divorce is typically the result of an extended breakdown of a marital relationship. For those preparing for divorce, laying blame on the other spouse is relatively common. People may blame their spouses for financial or personal misconduct that damaged the...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Aug 24, 2026 | Divorce
The first step to a divorce case in Michigan is for one person to file the divorce petition and serve their spouse. This informs their spouse about the intent to divorce and gives them a chance to consider the terms. If that person is served in Michigan and in person,...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Jun 22, 2026 | Divorce
It is a significant life change for parents when their children move out of the house. Even when children simply go to college and are still coming home over summer break, empty nesters find themselves in a very different stage of life. They may have been parenting...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Jun 10, 2026 | Divorce
Financial misconduct in the early stages of divorce is a common issue. Spouses sometimes try to hurt one another with intentional financial misconduct. They may also make selfish decisions that could unfairly influence property division proceedings. Some people...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | May 26, 2026 | Divorce
During property division proceedings, couples must split their resources and debts in a fair manner. For some couples, unexpected information comes to light during the discovery stage of the property division process. For example, one spouse may have opened a credit...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Mar 12, 2026 | Divorce
For many people, divorce is essentially synonymous with litigation. They envision a court battle where spouses fight over property division and other details of a divorce.While litigation is sometimes the only path forward for divorcing spouses, many couples in...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Feb 13, 2026 | Divorce
There are many benefits to funding a 401(k). Frequently, well-compensated individuals can make enough contributions to reduce their annual income tax liability. Additionally, they may be eligible for employer-matching amounts. They can accumulate savings much more...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Feb 3, 2026 | Divorce
A Michigan divorce can take months to complete. In cases where conflict levels are particularly high or there are minor children in the family, spouses may fear remaining trapped in family court limbo for months. Sometimes, spouses have already established terms for...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Dec 19, 2025 | Divorce
Divorce often brings up one major question: who gets to keep the house, the car or the savings? In Michigan, the answer usually centers on what the court considers fair, which does not always mean an equal split. While this approach might feel uncertain, understanding...
On Behalf of Martinez Family Law, PLLC | Dec 1, 2025 | Divorce
A vacation home is a property where families can relax and create memories. These homes are often a source of pride, but they can become a significant challenge if the owners decide that they’re going to divorce. In most cases, vacation homes are considered marital...
