By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Navigating through the divorce process can be confusing. It can be difficult to know the steps to take before, during and after your divorce. Adding dating to the mix can bring on a host of new questions that you will want to consider. Dating during the divorce process may impact […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Child custody is the most emotional and traumatic part of most divorce cases. There are several forms of child custody including: legal custody, physical custody, primary custody, sole custody, joint custody, split custody, and more. The court’s primary basis for determining child custody is “what is in the best interests […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney An important concern in divorce is how property rights will be determined. The divorcing parties usually arrive at a settlement of all their property rights after negotiation or after mediation. If settlement is not reached, the matter will be decided by the court at trial. You must be sure that […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney 1. How Child Support is Determined Child support is based upon the Michigan Child Support Formula. The Formula primarily takes into account the incomes of the parties, the number of children, overnight parenting times for each party, and health insurance expenses. 2. Child Support Duration Child support is usually ordered […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Spousal support, formerly called alimony, is a sum of money usually paid by one spouse to another spouse for their support and maintenance. The terms “spousal support” and “alimony” are frequently used interchangeably. The major factors considered by the court in awarding alimony are as follows: The past relations and […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney My previous article provided an overview of some common divorce terms and the initial steps to a typical divorce proceeding. During the pendency of the divorce, the parties will define the issues and try to resolve them. Financial Discovery Your attorney will attempt to find the net worth of the […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney The divorce procedure can be difficult to maneuver. With so many legal procedures and terms, it can be difficult to get a full and clear picture of where you are headed, when and why. The following guide will provide some clarity into the initial phase of the divorce proceedings. Common […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Getting through the holidays in a divorce situation can be a very troubling period. Some of the suggestions below may help you through this difficult time in a positive way. 1. Make sure that whatever you do is in the best interests of your children. Most court judgments provide for […]
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Ending a marriage is often a traumatic experience. Good divorce attorneys are aware of the emotional impact and do their best to relieve anxiety by providing solutions to the problems you may encounter during your divorce. Here are 3 important Considerations to follow when you are working with your divorce […]
By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney Getting over an unwanted divorce isn’t easy. If you allow yourself the time and patience, you can put the pain and trauma of divorce behind you. To start with, focus on the reality of here and now. Don’t look back, and don’t look too far ahead. Obviously, you can’t change […]
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