By David R. Dawson | Published May 15, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: beneficiaries, estate planning, wills | Comments Off on How Does Divorce Affect Your Estate Planning?
Among the important but sometimes overlooked impacts of divorce are the changes that may need to be made in your estate planning. If you currently have a will, a trust or other planning documents in place, there are several steps you should take to review and revise them in order to account for your new Read More
Read MoreIn custody cases, courts generally find that children benefit from having a continued relationship with both parents. However, the court’s role is to order an arrangement that is deemed to be in the child’s best interests. When parents disagree over who should have primary physical custody, the court will decide based on who can provide Read More
Read MoreThe vaccines used to combat Covid-19 are sometimes the cause of disputes between divorced parents of minor children. Childhood vaccinations have been part of the societal landscape for decades. Some vaccinations are required for children to enroll in school, while others are recommended but not mandatory. Covid vaccinations are optional among school age children in Read More
Read MoreIn Michigan, spousal support — also known as alimony — is often awarded in a divorce to a spouse in need of financial assistance, whether for a short or long term. In general, the more financially dependent that one spouse was on the other during the marriage, the more likely that support will be awarded. Read More
Read MoreWhen a married couple divorces, dividing the assets can be difficult and contentious. Property division can be further complicated when one spouse owns a business, especially if it is a type of professional practice. During a divorce, the family court judge is required to divide all marital property in a way that is fair, just Read More
Read MorePrenuptial and postnuptial agreements are typically thought of as ways for wealthy individuals to shield their assets from gold-digging spouses. But prenups and postnups have become common in many marriages, even when the spouses are on equal financial footings. A fair agreement can allow each spouse to make independent financial and property arrangements during the Read More
Read MoreDomestic violence is a general term defining the use of force or intimidation against someone in a close relationship, such as a spouse, intimate partner, child or other relative or household member. It is a common occurrence that can result in bodily harm and even death. Fortunately, there are means by which victims can obtain Read More
Read MoreWhen a child’s parents live apart from each other, either because they are divorced, separated or never were together, both remain responsible for supporting the child. In Michigan, each parent’s share of the support obligation is determined by their relative incomes and by the child custody arrangement. The amount of support is calculated according to Read More
Read MoreCo-parenting can be a major challenge for divorced couples with children. Whether parents have joint custody or are sharing parenting time on a schedule, they want to continue to be part of their children’s lives and to take an interest in how their children are raised. A key to achieving these goals is maintaining a Read More
Read MoreIf your marriage is coming to an end, you need to make certain your health insurance does not. Married couples often have health insurance through one spouse’s employer. If you are the spouse who relies on the other’s coverage, you’ll need to take action. The ex-spouse and stepchildren are removed from an insurance policy immediately Read More
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