Underwater house in a divorce. House purchased by husband 1 year prior to marriage, mortgage in his name.

Michigan is an equitable property state. There is nothing in Michigan law that requires an equal division of assets and liabilities. However, it...

You may request an award of attorney fees.

Counterclaim for divorce

A counterclaim can be denied for untimeliness or not related to the same transaction or trying to join a claim not related to the same transaction...

Can I get physical custody if dad is not there on his visitation?

If Dad is never really there you can ask for a modification of custody. However, you must first show either proper cause or a material change in...

My sister lives out of state and needs to get a new ID,but first she needs to get her birth certificate, from Michigan. But to

You can prepare a Power of attorney to allow you to act on your sister's behalf. You can likely get a sample online or hire a local lawyer to...

Contacted the lawyer that handle my divorce. She is still practicing, after 24 years. Is legal obligated to correct the QDRO

The limitations of actions for malpractice is 2 years. The limitations of actions on a divorce judgment is 10 years. These are defenses to the...

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Does a spouse have rights to partial shares of stock portfolios and 401k's in a divorce?

Yes, and if the shares are not assignable, you may ask that they be held in trust. Daniel Findling

My daughter's fother keeps traying to get back with me since I got her tacken a way and he got custed of her

I agree that you should file a motion with the court and explain what is going on. You can ask the court to revisit their order. Daniel Findling

Would it be wise to object to the Referee's recommendation?

Parenting time and visitation mean the same thing under Michigan law. The statute, MCL 722.27(a) uses the term visitation to describe the...

How likely am I to win a domicile case?

Michigan has a statute on changing a child’s legal residence, which is also called a domicile. The statute is MCL 722.31. Daniel Findling