Troy Family Law Blog
Divorce vs. annulment
Divorce and annulment are two ways to treat the end of a marriage in Mississippi. Their legal status is not the same, so it is important to understand the difference between them and why one or the other would apply to any given situation. What is an annulment? An...
Handling divorce with a medical practice
Physicians who own a medical practice in Michigan face higher risks from divorce than most people. The assets and income from a medical practice will have to be divided, and spousal support might be in the picture as well. Not only does this lead to large costs for...
Dealing with artwork in a divorce
There are very few material possessions in life that can have disputed value like a piece of artwork. Values might be embellished by outrageous claims of value when the truth is that the piece of art is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. The problem is...
4 reasons not to sign a prenup or postnup
If you're getting married in Michigan, you may be deciding whether to move forward with a prenup agreement. In many situations, these agreements make sense. In others, they don't. You can't afford a prenup attorney If you can't afford an attorney to guide you through...
Two key ways to divorce-proof your business
You should not have to worry about losing your business when you get divorced in Michigan. Luckily, there are some steps you can take now to protect your business from getting negatively affected by your divorce. Get a prenuptial agreement Prenuptial agreements are...
Addressing real estate assets during divorce
Some Michigan residents who have accumulated real estate assets might need to decide how to address them during a divorce. If they had a previous plan in place, it might be possible to keep all the assets when property is divided, however, in some cases, real estate...
Determine child residence in a custody case
If a couple with children decides to divorce or separate, it is essential for both parents to make proper child custody arrangements. If you're a Michigan resident and need to come up with a custody schedule that is in the best interest of your child or children, here...
Signs that you’re the victim of parental alienation
Each year in Michigan, many married couples with children decide that it's time to get divorced. If your relationship with your child worsens after a divorce, it could be due to parental alienation. Parental alienation occurs when a child unfairly sides against one of...
How to ensure an enforceable prenuptial agreement
While most couples who marry don't plan on getting divorced, those who come into a marriage with a significant amount of property often rely on a prenuptial agreement to ensure that certain procedures are in place if they do split. When drafting a prenuptial agreement...
What’s used to determine child custody in Michigan?
Determining child custody in a divorce isn’t an easy process, and each state has its own way of doing it. Generally, most states – including the state of Michigan – appoint child custody to whichever parent can act in the best interests of the child. What all...