Michigan Divorce Legal Questions

Spuosal supprt is based on multiple factors, including the length of the marriage, age and health of the parties, education, work experience, etc. His inability to maintain a job would certainly be factored in. Unlike child support, there is no hard and fast amount that can be calculated. An experienced family law lawyer would be able to discuss the considerations involved in your case, and assist you in protecting your assets during a separate maintenance case, or a divorce. I would be happy to discuss your situation with you.... Read More

Include a claim in the divorce to change the name back and you should be fine:   Petitioner's current legal name is ______; Petitioner wishes for her name to changed back to ___________.   Best of luck to you. Even if it is expensive, I ALWAYS recommend hiring a lawyer for these matters ESPECIALLY if you do not have one yourself.    ... Read More

If you received a letter from the Court, and not a lawyer's office, it sounds like you have already been sued ro collect this debt. If you have been sued and do not defend the case, a judgment may be entered againat you for the amount they claim is owed, plus interest, their costs and attorneys fees. This judgment could also appear on your credit report for another 10 years. You should discuss the letter that you received with a lawyer in order to help determine exactly what is going on.... Read More

Good morning. You have several questions in your email which require more information before responding.  I can tell you however, that if there is an agreement on all issues including property division, support, custody and parenting time, then yes the process will go more quickly but there is a statutory waiting period when there are minor children before a final Judgment of Divorce can be entered. Because you have children and are pregnant now, I suggest you speak with an attorney to get a better understanding of your rights and and the divorce process.  I would be happy to speak with you via phone when convenient for you.  My office number is (248) 594-9991. Thanks Patricia Kasody-Coyle Esq Jackman & Kasody PLLC... Read More

Yes. If you are owed money and they have not paid you, you may file a lawsuit to recover those funds. It would have to be filed in the federal court where you reside. Federal court litigation is complicated, so you should discuss your situation with an attorney who is experienced in federal civil litigtion.... Read More

Are you representing yourself in your divorce? If not, these are issues that your lawyer should be advising you on. If you are representing yourself, after a marriage of this length there are many, many issues at play that will need to be addressed, including those you raised in your question. I would be happy to discuss your situation with you over the phone at your convenience, and at no cost.... Read More

No, you cannot make the other party sell personal property. With a marriage of this length, you would be well-advised to speak with an attorney to assure that you receive an equitable distribution of the marital assets. For instance, is spousal support going to be awarded? If so, how much and for how long? This one issue alone could account for tens of thousands of dollars over the course of time. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss your situation.... Read More

Given the short duration of your marriage, alimony is not an issue. The broadstrokes answer to your question is that she is not going to be entitled to assets that you came into the marriage with. However, she may be entitled to a share of any appreciation of those assets. It would be easier to discuss your situation over the phone if you would like a complimentary consultation.... Read More

If the land contract was done during the marriage, she might have a marital claim unless it was not a listed asset of the marital estate if the land contract began after he died, the former spouse has no claim and the heirs of the deceased have full rights to the property   if the ex invested in the land contract after the divorce, then she will need a writing to make any claim... Read More

Getting a divorce is your legal right in Michigan. I am not a divorce attorney so I can only make the following suggestions- Marital property is defined by property gained during the course of the marriage that is not subject to a prenuptual agreement. If you don't have a prenup agreement, you should be able to find excellent representation for your matter. Under Michigan law, as part of the division of the assets all attorney fees must be paid. Given the dollars involved, you need a higher end representation. I know several lawyers in SE Michigan but, if you are not there, I would suggest networking through the state bar association's lawyer referral. Best of luck to you.   ... Read More