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Divorce Mediation in Macomb County: How It Works, What It Costs, and When It’s Required
31
Aug

Divorce Mediation in Macomb County: How It Works, What It Costs, and When It’s Required

Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps both spouses reach an agreement on custody, support, and property without a trial. In Macomb County, the 16th Judicial Circuit Court routinely refers divorcing couples to mediation for custody and property disputes before a…

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How to Modify a Custody, Parenting Time, or Child Support Order in Macomb County
31
Aug

How to Modify a Custody, Parenting Time, or Child Support Order in Macomb County

To modify a custody order, a parenting time order, or a child support order in Macomb County, you file a motion with the court that issued it and show either proper cause or a change of circumstances since the last order. A judge in the…

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Can I Move Out of State With My Child After a Michigan Divorce? Change of Domicile Rules
30
Jul

Can I Move Out of State With My Child After a Michigan Divorce? Change of Domicile Rules

In most cases, no, not without either the other parent's consent or the court's permission. Michigan's change of domicile law (MCL 722.31) generally bars a parent who shares custody from moving a child more than 100 miles from where the child lived when the case…

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Spousal Support in Michigan: How Alimony Is Decided in Macomb County
30
Jul

Spousal Support in Michigan: How Alimony Is Decided in Macomb County

Michigan courts decide spousal support, also called alimony, case by case using a set of fairness factors rather than a fixed formula. There is no calculator that spits out an amount the way child support works. A judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, which…

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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Macomb County: Which Path Is Right for You?
10
Jun

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Macomb County: Which Path Is Right for You?

An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on every issue, while a contested divorce involves disagreement over custody, support, or property that the court must help resolve. Which path you take shapes how long your divorce lasts, what it costs, and how much…

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