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Divorce

Child Age to Chose Parent

What Age Can A Child Choose Which Parent To Live With?

//  by Christopher McAvoy

A child can chose what parent to live with when they reach the age of 18. At 18, they are considered legal adults and no longer under the …

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Category: Divorce

Who Keeps the Engagement Ring in Michigan?

//  by Christopher McAvoy

When the wedding is cancelled, who keeps the engagement ring in Michigan? This is a fair question when one says "Yes" but never says "I do." I …

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Category: Divorce

Abandonment and Divorce in Michigan

//  by Christopher McAvoy

A common misconception relates to abandonment and divorce in Michigan. Typically, the question comes up when a husband or wife wants to move out …

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Category: Divorce

Tax Exemptions and Custody

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Even though your divorce or custody case is in Michigan, IRS regulations control which parent gets to take the children on their taxes as a dependency …

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Category: Divorce

Which Comes First: Bankruptcy or Divorce?

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Which Comes First: Bankruptcy or Divorce? It's all about timing. When considering a bankruptcy and a divorce, should you file the bankruptcy before, …

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Category: Bankruptcy, Divorce

How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Michigan

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Under Michigan law, there is a minimum amount of time from the date of filing the Complaint for Divorce to the entry of the Judgment of Divorce. If a …

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Category: Divorce

How Child Support Is Determined In Michigan

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Child support in Michigan is based on a formula laid out in the Michigan Child Support Guidelines. It takes into consideration the income of each …

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Category: Divorce

Wayne County Court Cases Now Online

//  by Christopher McAvoy

When I need to look up a Wayne County Michigan divorce case or review a docket, I have to run down to Detroit and request the records from the records …

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Category: Divorce

Seven Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

//  by Christopher McAvoy

Are you making these common divorce mistakes? I see them all the time and it would be my advice for you to avoid these traps to save yourself a lot of …

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Category: Divorce

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