Property division is such a major concern for divorcing couples. It’s great that you are researching and educating yourself. The Law Office of Robbins & Licavoli is a team of Birmingham property division lawyers. We have put together some helpful property division information for you to make the process less stressful.
Just because divorce is a focus for an attorney doesn’t mean every divorce lawyer has property division experience. Some divorce lawyers focus on domestic violence cases, while others focus on child-related matters in divorce. This is something to be aware of when you are interviewing divorce lawyers.
To get started, here are a few things to ponder before you decide whether you should hire a Birmingham, Michigan, property division lawyer:
Also, remember that your debts must also be split, not just your marital assets. If you find this list to be intimidating, reaching out to a property division attorney could be the solution.
A property division lawyer will also assist with other financial considerations during the divorce process, like alimony (“spousal maintenance”). A property division lawyer can guide you through the process, but here are some factors the court considers in awarding spousal maintenance:
A community property state divides the assets obtained by the couple during the marriage as close to 50/50 as possible. Michigan is not a community property state. This means that the court will try to determine a “fair” (rather than “equitable”) division of marital assets. Essentially, the same factors listed above for alimony are also weighed in dividing the marital assets.
Get professional help with your property division. Please read over our testimonials to see if we seem like a good fit for you. Contact the Law Office of Robbins & Licavoli on our contact form today to book your property division consultation.
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