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The family law attorneys at McKinney Vos, PLLC, help our clients navigate the complex and emotionally challenging issues that can arise in divorce and other family law matters. We understand the emotional toll domestic relations cases can take and we are committed to providing thoughtful legal advice and guidance to help you achieve a successful resolution that benefits you and your family while protecting your rights and your future.
Our family law attorneys represent people throughout Michigan. We strive to provide you with peace of mind while helping you achieve an optimal resolution in your family law matter.
No one expects their marriage to end in divorce. But when a divorce happens, it can be complicated and emotionally draining. Our family law attorneys can evaluate your situation and ease your emotional burden by explaining your options, offering thoughtful legal advice and guidance, and fighting to protect your rights and obtain a resolution that will benefit you and your family.
Division of assets is often a contentious issue in a divorce. Under Michigan law, you are allowed to keep property that was acquired before your marriage. In addition, property inherited by one spouse during the marriage is often considered personal property. Property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property and is subject to equal division.
When a divorcing couple cannot agree on the division of property, the court will decide what is fair and reasonable. Our divorce attorneys can protect your rights and ensure you are not taken advantage of in property division negotiations.
Even though Michigan law recognizes No Fault divorce, there are many instances where one spouse is required to pay spousal support, also known as “alimony,” to the other party. Spousal support is typically awarded to allow one spouse to maintain the standard of living he or she held before the separation.
Some spousal support awards are fixed amounts, while others are modified at specific intervals. Whatever your situation, our family law attorneys will work to achieve a fair and equitable resolution in your case.
Child custody issues are among the greatest sources of stress and disagreement in a divorce. There are many options for divorcing parents to consider, and the court will seek to create a solution that serves the best interests of the child(ren). Our family law attorneys are committed to providing the advice and legal guidance you need to create a parenting plan that is fair to everyone involved.
In Michigan, both parents are required to contribute to providing financial support for their children. Michigan family law courts use child support guidelines to determine basic child support obligations. Typically, the parent with more physical custody or less income receives child support from the other parent. Michigan child support guidelines allow for a deviation from the basic support obligations to account for each family’s unique circumstances.
Our family law attorneys understand Michigan’s child support calculation guidelines and can assess your situation to ensure the child support award is fair. If your circumstances have changed since the original child support order was entered, we can seek a modification if one is warranted.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are contracts a couple agrees to before or during their marriage to address distribution of assets in the event of divorce or death. A couple can use a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to provide a different distribution of wealth to children from a previous marriage or to safeguard assets when one spouse brings significantly more assets to the marriage than the other. In some circumstances, a couple can use a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to establish support amounts owed by one spouse to the other in the event of a divorce.
For a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to be enforceable, strict guidelines must be followed. Our family law attorneys can provide legal advice and guidance to ensure your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is enforceable, and can represent you in the event of a dispute.
The family law attorneys at McKinney Vos are pleased to be able to guide our clients in a broad range of Michigan family law matters. We can help you make smart decisions that will protect your rights and your future. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your situation and how we can help.
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