By David R. Dawson | Published March 15, 2020 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: adultery, alimony, domestic violence, marital fault, marital property, social media |
How Social Media and Texting Can Affect Michigan Divorce Cases
Emotions tend to run high during a divorce, but it’s best to think twice before you take to social media to vent your frustrations or send a text fueled by anger. A rant written in the heat of the moment could have long-term consequences for you and your family. Social media posts and text messages Read More
Read MoreMarital Property in Michigan: Who Owns What After a Divorce?
In 2019, a Michigan appeals court affirmed an earlier court decision that a man who won $80 million in the lottery while going through a divorce owed half of the winnings to his ex-wife. Why? Although the couple had split up two years before the man purchased the lottery ticket, their divorce had not yet Read More
Read MoreHow Do Child Custody and Parenting Time Settlements Deal with Holidays?
Having to miss holidays with your child due to shared custody can be a difficult reality to face, but with a carefully prepared parenting plan, you can still be there for the important ones. The State of Michigan and Macomb County, along with many other counties, provide model parenting time guidelines. The “best practices” included Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens at a Michigan Mediation Hearing?
Compared to traditional litigation, mediation is often less time-consuming, more cost-effective and more civil. In addition, participants have a better opportunity for their voices and perspectives to be considered. The mediation process can be used to address a wide range of civil disputes, including those related to divorce. In fact, the majority of divorces in Read More
Read MoreIs Income From Separately Owned Property Considered Marital Property in a Michigan Divorce?
When ruling on property distribution during a divorce, Michigan courts must decide whether given assets are “marital” or “separate” in nature. Marital property is divided up as the court determines to be “equitable” based on a number of factors, With few exceptions, all property or income acquired by the spouses from their wedding day up Read More
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