Attorney Fees Awarded in Domestic Relations Cases
Did you know that under certain circumstances one party in a legal action could be ordered to pay both parties’ attorneys’ fees? Obviously, there are conditions that must be met. Michigan Circuit Judge David Hoort addresses these considerations in his... Read More →
Don’t Forget the Perks when Calculating Child Support
In Michigan, there is a set formula for calculating child support that a parent will either pay or receive after divorce. The amount is based on both parents’ net incomes among many other factors. The Michigan Child Support Formula Manual specifies... Read More →
Breaking up is Hard to Do: The Legal Rights of Unmarried Couples
What are the legal rights of unmarried couples – who may have parented children together and mingled finances for years – after they break up? Long-term cohabitation is not so uncommon. Couples choose not to get married for hundreds of reasons. Some... Read More →
Spousal Support Considerations: Does Cohabitation Revoke Alimony?
Spousal Support Considerations In about 50 percent of current divorces handled by Milford, Michigan Divorce Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler, one party receives alimony. The eligibility and amount of the spousal support is calculated based on many factors including actual income; potential... Read More →
Benefits of Filing First for Divorce
Every state has different divorce laws. Here in Michigan, although the law doesn’t automatically favor the party that files for divorce, there may be some advantages for filing first for divorce. Choice of Lawyer One of the first steps is... Read More →
Complete Estate Plan is not Just About the Money
When trying to save money, some people choose the minimum when it comes to creating a will. After all, a will’s a will, right? Not so. A thoughtful and complete estate plan will can save relatives months of heartache and... Read More →
Back to School Paperwork for Divorced Parents
The kids aren’t the only ones scrambling to put the finishing touches on summer homework this time of year. While students check off reading lists and complete math packets, parents too are working on their “homework” – Back to School... Read More →