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Michigan is a “no-fault” divorce state.  That is to say, the only ground for divorce is that the there has been a
breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and
there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved.  

    Thus, issues of fault are strictly irrelevant to a Michigan divorce except that a party’s bad behavior may
    effect the division of property, child custody, and/or parenting time.  For instance, if one party’s heavy
    drinking or drug use caused a breakdown in the marriage, a court may order a disproportionate property
    award.  Similarly, if a party’s heavy drinking or drug use impairs that party’s parenting skills, a court may
    award custody to the non-impaired parent and/or diminish or restrict the impaired party’s parenting
    time.        

    Apart from the emotionally devastating impact of divorce anyone considering divorce in today’s economy
    must assess its financial impact.  Many couples that file for divorce asserting that they cannot go on another
    day with their spouse later change their minds when they discover the financial impact.  For instance, gone
    are the days of selling the marital home and splitting the equity after the sale.  Frequently, a divorce leaves
    the party to whom the marital home is awarded with an untenable choice between refinancing a home that’s
    under water or selling the home at a loss.

    If you are considering a divorce, we can help you.  We can help you assess . . .

    CHILD CUSTODY
    •        How custody of your children is likely to be decided

    CHILD SUPPORT
    •        How much child support is like to be awarded and to whom

    PROPERTY DIVISION
    •        How marital property is likely to be divided

    SPOUSAL SUPPORT
    •        The likelihood and amount of spousal support

    We effectively litigate contentious divorces and fight to achieve client objectives, including full physical and
    legal custody of minor children.
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