Question about splitting money during a divorce in Michigan. Husband and I are now divorcing and trying to settle.

It should depend on what the money in the joint account was used for after the refunds were deposited. If all the money was spent on joint/marital...

If I file for divorce from my husband of 28 years, can I keep the house? My name is on the deed but his is on the mortgage?

In Michigan, the courts will attempt to divide the property between the parties on an equitable basis. This includes real estste. There is no...

If married outside the US but are us citizens and want a divorce, which law will apply, where the marriage took place or US Law

The law that will apply is the law of the state where you meet jurisdictional requirements and where you file your divorce case. To file for...

Can I file myself for a petition for annulment on grounds of abandonment?

I agree with the other attorneys that abandonment is not grounds for an annulment in Michigan. If your spouse has left you, you could file an...

Will my soon-to-be ex get any alimony from a marriage which is less than two years?

The Michigan appellate courts have ruled that a trial court judge can award alimony in addition to your financial obligation to your soon-to-be ex...

(Michigan) If a non custodial parent is verbally threatening child during phone calls can custodial parent deny parenting time?

My opinion is that when strong statements like these are made and the safety of your child is at issue that the Court would not hold you at fault...

If the parents never lived together and didn't really have a relationship can the father get 50% legal?

There are two types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is where the child actually resides. It can be...

In Michigan, child support is calculated using the Michigan Child Support Guidelines. There is a computer program for this purpose, and I, as most...

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Can a joint physical custodt be changed to a sole phtsical custody

Physical custody can be modified, through either the agreement of the other party, or an order of the Court. If you are interested, you should...

What kind of custody should I now have?

Parenting time is not dependent on whether or not child support is current. You should have sole physical custody, at a mimimum, since your...