Family Law Blog

When you hear “no-fault divorce,” it might sound simple: no blame, no drama, just move on. But in Michigan, while you don’t have to prove wrongdoing to end your marriage, no-fault doesn’t always mean no conflict. If you’re considering divor… Read More

In Michigan, a divorce without children can take a minimum of 60 days. A divorce with children can take a minimum of six months unless a waiver is granted. Contested divorces or those with complex issues can exceed those minimum timelines significant… Read More

Postnuptial agreements differ from prenuptial agreements in that they are made during a marriage rather than before it. If an agreement is drafted before marriage but is not signed until after the parties marry, it becomes postnuptial in nature. What… Read More

In any custody matter, whether disputed or not, the court is required to use the best interests of the child standard. A grandparent’s request for grandparenting time with their grandchildren follows the same principle. A grandparent seeking time w… Read More

One obligation of the Friend of the Court is to enforce Support Orders entered in a domestic relations action. Parties must not opt out of Friend of the Court services if they wish to have Friend of the Court assist in order enforcement. Orders enter… Read More

In Michigan, a person can petition the court for a Personal Protection Order when they feel their safety is threatened. There are three types of Personal Protection Orders available to an individual in Michigan: Domestic Relationship Personal Protect… Read More

In Michigan, a person can petition the court for a Personal Protection Order when they feel their safety is threatened. There are three types of Personal Protection Orders available to an individual in Michigan: Domestic Relationship Personal Protect… Read More

High conflict custody and parenting time cases or those with complex issues can take months to resolve, whether through negotiation of the parties or litigation. Litigious cases are at the mercy of the court’s dockets, which are often busy. It is n… Read More