Divorce represents both a major decision and a major transition for any family. The process of ending a marriage can be difficult – emotionally, practically, financially, and legally. You want the best divorce terms issued by the court, so you can move forward in the most favorable position possible. Because the terms of your divorce will affect your future significantly, it’s essential that you work closely with an experienced West Bloomfield divorce lawyer.
Every divorce follows its own unique course, but there are several basic elements that every divorce must address, as applicable. These include:
If your divorce involves children you share with your divorcing spouse, your child custody arrangements are very likely a top priority. Michigan addresses both legal custody and physical custody/parenting time, and the following often apply:
Your marital property amounts to those assets you and your spouse acquired together as a married couple. These shared assets remain marital property regardless of whose name happens to appear on the title. The State of Michigan takes a wide range of factors into consideration when determining the equitable division of your marital property, and these include your separate financial resources, your separate property, your individual contributions to the marriage, and much more.
Child support payments help ensure that both parents share in the financial responsibility of raising their children to adulthood. These payments are based on calculation guidelines issued by the state, and they factor in variables such as each parent’s income, the children’s unique needs, and the number of overnights each parent has with the children.
Spousal support is calculated on a case-by-case basis, and there are no guarantees that spousal support will be awarded in a divorce. Generally, if one divorcing spouse has a financial deficiency and the other divorcing spouse has the financial means to help mitigate that financial need, the court will consider a spousal support order.
If you’re facing a divorce, the dedicated divorce lawyers at the Law Offices of Robbins & Licavoli in West Bloomfield have the experience, drive, and resources to help you obtain terms that protect both your financial future and your rights. We’re on your side, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information today.
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