By David R. Dawson | Published November 15, 2025 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: divide, inheritance, property |
Equitable Distribution Can Sometimes Apply to Separate Assets
In a Michigan divorce, the process of equitable distribution is used to divide property in a fair though not always strictly equal manner. State law distinguishes between two types of property. Marital property includes anything acquired by either spouse during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the title. Separate property, on the other Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens if a Spouse Dies or Becomes Incapacitated During a Divorce?
Divorce cases can take a long time from commencement to conclusion, depending on the complexity of the issues and whether the parties can reach a settlement agreement. Sometimes, a spouse might pass away or become incapacitated before the divorce is finalized. This means the marriage remains in force and the rights of the surviving spouse Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your Inheritance When You Divorce?
During the course of your marriage, you may have suffered the loss of a parent or other family member and received an inheritance. Under Michigan law, an inheritance is normally considered the individual property of the spouse whose relative died. This is an exception to the general rule that any asset acquired by either spouse Read More
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