If I get an equity loan in my name only to pay credit card bills from both of us, am I responsible for that debt in a divorce

Hi, I would be very careful. You could be held responsible and liable in the divorce if the home equity loan is only in your name even though the...

Final step in divorce

The first question is whether or not you have an attorney. The next issue is whether or not this was discussed or negotiated. In many cases the...

I read on a Michigan atty's website that a separate maintenance agreement can be kept private, like wills and power of attys.

Hi, You can have a private separation agreement that is between you and your spouse that is done without filing any legal action. If you are...

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Can an LLC owned by a husband and wife be kept separate from marital assests during their divorse

Hi, The LLC is a marital asset. As part of the divorce settlement you can continue to run the business together but that arrangement should be...

While researching a lawyer a Lg. Attention sign shows up telling me that this lawyer has been reprimanded/disiplined.Need advice

There are a lot of good family law attorneys. If you have some concerns about a lawyer who has been disciplined I recommend that you talk to one...

The affect of an affair during divorce

Hi, First of all the suit you are talking about is one for alienation of affections. Michigan does not allow that type of litigation. You can...

My wife & I are both US citizens & got married in Mexico. We live in MI. Can I file for in divorce in MI? What about annulment?

If you have lived in Michigan for at least 180 days then you can file for a divorce in Michigan. It does not matter where you were married. An...

If I convert separate maintenance to a divorce, will our "permanent" custody stipulation still remain in effect in michigan?

Hi, There is a filing fee to switch to a divorce. In Oakland County, for example the filing fee for a divorce with children is $230.00. Custody...

Hi, You are entitled to spousal support/alimony for yourself but no support for the children from your prior marriage. I urge you to talk to an...

Son inlaw filed for divorce, went back to court and now they have legal separation.

The key is whether or not the first divorce was dropped. If it was then it can be refiled in the county where your daughter lives. If not it...