By David R. Dawson | Published May 15, 2026 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: beneficial, financial, negotiations, separation |
What Happens When You Lose Insurance Coverage Due to Divorce?
The financial separation that occurs during divorce involves more than just dividing assets and taking responsibility for an independent household. Spouses also need to consider the loss of shared benefits, including health insurance, which can be a significant concern for stay-at-home parents or those with chronic medical conditions that leave them unable to earn a Read More
Read MoreHow Divorce Courts Allocate Credit Card, Loan and Medical Debts
Financial separation is a key component of divorce. In Michigan, the equitable distribution process controls not only the division of marital property but also the allocation of marital debts. The court evaluates credit card debts, loans and medical bills alongside assets when determining a fair outcome. Any debts acquired before the marriage are usually the Read More
Read MoreHow Established Custodial Environments Affect Modification Requests
In Michigan, either parent can petition the courts for a modification of child custody when there has been a substantial change in circumstances. However, when an established custodial environment exists, the legal standard for changes becomes more demanding. Under the Michigan Child Custody Act, MCL 722.27, an established custodial environment (ECE) means that over an Read More
Read MoreWhen Separate Property Becomes Marital Property in Michigan
One of the major concerns of divorcing couples is what property they can keep and what they’ll need to give up. Michigan follows an equitable distribution system, meaning courts aim to divide marital property fairly though not always equally. Marital property is subject to division while separate property is protected. But the line between separate Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens if a Child Support Payer Is Underemployed?
Child support obligations in Michigan are grounded not just in what a parent currently earns, but in what they are reasonably able to earn. The law recognizes that children are entitled to ongoing support, regardless of the paying parent’s present employment status. There are court remedies available when a parent who owes child support is Read More
Read MoreWhat Is Rehabilitative Alimony and How Is it Determined?
Rehabilitative alimony is a form of spousal support awarded after a divorce in Michigan. Its purpose is to help a lower-earning or financially dependent spouse acquire the education, training or work experience necessary to become self-supporting. Rehabilitative alimony is playing a more prominent role in Michigan divorces as more spouses who paused their careers during Read More
Read MoreLimitations on Relocating With Your Child After Divorce
If you’re a parent considering a move after divorce, you should know that Michigan law imposes strict rules. When parents share joint legal custody, consent or court permission is required if one parent wishes to move a child more than 100 miles within Michigan, to another state or in a way that would substantially interfere Read More
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Think Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets in a Divorce
In a Michigan divorce, the process of equitable distribution is used to ensure that marital assets and liabilities are divided fairly between spouses. However, problems can arise when one spouse attempts to secure a better financial settlement by hiding assets that should rightfully be included in the division. These actions undermine the process and can Read More
Read MoreHow to Make Your Prenuptial Agreement Virtually Bullet-Proof
Michigan courts recognize the right of individuals to enter into premarital contracts that define the distribution of assets and spousal support in the event of divorce. A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is enforceable if it is transparent, voluntary, fair and legally sound. However, courts retain the discretion to intervene if an agreement falls short of the Read More
Read MoreKey 2025 Updates to the Michigan Child Support Formula
The Michigan Child Support Formula is a device that determines the amount of financial support that non-custodial parents must pay following divorce or separation. This formula is primarily based on each parents’ earnings. It further considers expenses such as childcare, health insurance and uninsured medical costs, as well as the amount of time children spend Read More
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