What is a Friend of the Court?

Most cases involving minor children are referred to Friend of the Court, an agency which assists the court by consulting and enforcing cases involving custody, parenting time, and (spousal and child) support disputes. The Friend of the Court will assist the parties in coming to a mutual agreement that’s beneficial to both, with a focus on the best interests of the minor children.  Friend of the Court offers many services, including mediation, support enforcement, assistance with review hearings, show cause hearings and more. If both parties agree, they can “opt out” of Friend of the Court services, which means that they won’t be able to utilize the services or enforcement powers the Friend of the Court offers. 

Child support is then determined by the custody determination as well as each party’s financial status and ability to provide for the minor child(ren). 

Learn more about getting a divorce in Michigan with children here.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

 

If you would like to learn more about divorce in Ann Arbor, contact us today! Divorce attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with your case and everything in between. 

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our attorney for divorce in Ann Arbor today at (734) 665-4441 for a no obligation consultation.

What You Need to Know About Divorces with Minor Children in Michigan

Unlike a divorce without minor children, when minor children are involved there’s a minimum waiting period of 6 months before the Court will grant a divorce. During the divorce process, you’ll settle issues regarding spousal support, property division, and division of marital debt, as well as custody issues and child support regarding the minor child(ren).  There are two types of custody: physical and legal.  Physical custody determines who the children reside with, while legal custody grants the rights to make important decisions regarding the child(ren), including medical, educational and religious decisions.  Both custody matters can be granted to one parent (sole custody) or shared between both parents (joint custody).  

Learn more about getting a divorce in Michigan with children here.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

 

If you would like to learn more about divorce in Ann Arbor, contact us today! Divorce attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with your case and everything in between. 

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our attorney for divorce in Ann Arbor today at (734) 665-4441 for a no obligation consultation.

What You Need to Know About Divorces without Children in Michigan

If you want to be granted a divorce in Michigan, you must fulfill the residency requirements. At least one spouse must reside in the state of Michigan for a minimum of 180 days and be a resident of the county in which they’re filing 10 days prior to filing for divorce.  If both spouses file for divorce in Michigan, the first to file will take priority while the subsequent filing will be dismissed.  

Learn more about getting a divorce in Michigan without children here.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

 

If you would like to learn more about divorce in Ann Arbor, contact us today! Divorce attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with your case and everything in between. 

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our attorney for divorce in Ann Arbor today at (734) 665-4441 for a no obligation consultation.

Divorcing in Michigan Now Requires Full Financial Disclosures

The Michigan Supreme Court recently revised three Michigan Court Rules to streamline and simplify the exchange of financial information in divorces. The revisions to the discovery process should help move cases along more quickly as the exchange of financial information is required early in the case. It should also help you conserve costs within your divorce, particularly as those costs are usually paid out of the joint marital estate. It should also help clarify the grounds for the basis of attorney fee requests.

Read more about the three revised Michigan Court Rules here! 

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more about divorce in Ann Arbor, contact us today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with your case and everything in between. Consult Wendy Alton for details.

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our attorney for divorce in Ann Arbor today at (734) 665-4441 for a no obligation consultation.

Getting a Divorce? Be Prepared to Fully Disclose Financial Assets!

The Michigan Supreme Court recently revised three Michigan Court Rules to streamline and simplify the exchange of financial information in divorces.  Effective January 1, 2020, divorcing spouses must now automatically provide full financial disclosures under oath of their employment, income, assets and debts.

Learn more here!

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more about divorce in Ann Arbor, contact Wendy Alton at PSED today! Schedule an initial consultation. 734-665-4441

New Tax Changes Will Change the Way You Negotiate Divorce Settlements in 2019

Thinking about your taxes for 2019?

Are you recently divorced or thinking about divorce?

It will be important to consider all of the tax changes as you negotiate settlements in divorce cases, custody cases, spousal support and even child support cases in 2019. 

• Spousal support and alimony
• Personal exemptions and child tax credit
• Personal deductions

Read more here about how these changes could affect you. If you need more detailed tax advice, please consult a tax professional.  

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more about new tax changes effecting divorce, contact PSED Law today! Our divorce attorney in Ann Arbor, Wendy Alton, can help assist you with divorce and everything in between. 

New Tax Changes Will Affect Your Divorce in 2019

While we’re not tax professionals, we’re paying attention to some significant tax changes that are in effect now and are also effective as of January 2019.  These changes will have quite an effect on how settlements are negotiated in divorce, custody and support cases.

If you would like to learn more about new tax changes effecting divorce, contact PSED Law today! Attorneys at Pear, Sperling, Eggan, & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with divorce and everything in between. 

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our divorce attorney in Ann Arbor today at (734) 665-4441 for a no obligation consultation.