When the judgment doesn’t meet the goals DIY Fixes Part 3
DIY Fixes Part 3 – Judgment Language Issues When entering into any contract, settlement, or other agreement, it is important that people understand what they are agreeing to and fully comprehend the legal consequences of the agreement. As attorneys experienced... Read More →
Deed gone wrong, DIY Fixes Part 1
The problem with most do-it-yourself websites is that they will provide you whatever documents you request without inquiring if those documents will actually meet your needs. If you tell them you want a deed, they will draft a deed, but... Read More →
Divorce Law and The Case of the Embryo.
Divorce Law and The Case of the Embryo. In most divorces, the two main areas of concern are addressing the custody of any children and dividing any property the parties own. It seems obvious that these two areas do not... Read More →
Advantages to Selling the Marital Home Before Divorce
Michigan Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler recently participated in the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Family Law Seminar where Elizabeth K. Bransdorfer of Mika Meyes PLC in Grand Rapids presented the session, “Selling the Marital Home During the Divorce Case.” When divorcing,... Read More →
QDRO Quiz
Among the top five questions a potential divorce client asks is, “What happens to my retirement income?” There are numerous misconceptions about how 401Ks, pensions and IRAs get divided during divorce. Livingston County Divorce Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler explains, “I can’t... Read More →
10 years: Divorce Statute of Limitations
10 years. That’s how long Michigan courts allow ex-spouses to execute the terms of a Judgment of Divorce. The Divorce Statute of Limitations applies to: Completing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order for division of future pension or retirement funds Signing... Read More →
Four Advantages of Silver Separation
The term Silver Divorce has been tossed around for years but not much is said about Silver Separation. There are many sources for the label. Some say it’s for the color of the participants’ hair, reaching their Silver Anniversary (25... Read More →
Tiny Home Living Appeals to Newly Divorced
The Tiny Home Living Revolution is changing lives according to websites, television shows and news stories. The concept of building a miniature house on wheels is nothing new. But with media publicity and engineering creativity the fringe trend is turning... 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 →
Celebrity Divorce: Do Prenups Work?
People are watching the spectacle of Food Network star Bobby Flay’s current divorce from Law and Order SVU actress Stephanie March not only for scintillating gossip but for news of the contested prenuptial agreement as well. Their public argument calls... Read More →