Family Law Blog

Can Spousal Support Be Ch…

Can Spousal Support Be Changed After Divorce?

By: Bailey Vos Spousal support (often called alimony) helps spouses transition financially after divorce. But life changes, including job transitions, income changes, health incidents, remarriage, or changes in custody, can make an existing support o… Read More

How Michigan Courts Calculate Child Support in 2026

By: Bailey Vos Child support is a real concern for Michigan families, as it can have significant financial implications for all parties involved. What’s important to know is that child support isn’t set arbitrarily. It follows a detailed statewid… Read More
How Judges Determine the…

How Judges Determine the Best Interests of the Child in Michigan

When parents separate or divorce, custody decisions can feel deeply personal and understandably emotional. Many parents worry about whether a judge will truly see their child as more than a case file. In Michigan, the law is clear: custody decisions… Read More
Back-to-School Planning f…

Back-to-School Planning for Co-Parents: Keeping Kids First

Back-to-school season brings fresh starts, new routines, and — if you’re co-parenting — a lot of coordination. From school drop-offs to extracurriculars to homework expectations, the school year can either become a source of conflict or an oppo… Read More
How to Handle Taxes After…

How to Handle Taxes After Divorce: What Michigan Parents Should Know

While divorce changes your family structure, it also changes your financial life in ways many people don’t anticipate. For Michigan parents, tax questions often surface quickly after a divorce is finalized (or even while it’s still pending). Who… Read More
Michigan Child Custody La…

Michigan Child Custody Laws: How Parenting Time is Decided

When a relationship ends, parenting doesn’t, and for many parents, questions about custody and parenting time bring the most uncertainty. Who decides where your child will live? How is time divided? And what does the court take into consideration w… Read More
How to Prepare Emotionall…

How to Prepare Emotionally and Financially for Divorce

Deciding to divorce is rarely simple. Even when you know it’s the right step, it can bring grief, fear, uncertainty, and relief – sometimes all at the same time. And while people often focus on legal steps, the emotional and financial preparation… Read More
Dividing Property and Deb…

Dividing Property and Debt Fairly in Michigan Divorces

When you’re going through a divorce, the financial side can feel just as overwhelming as the emotional one. You’ve built a life, mixed your finances, bought things together, and made decisions as a team. Now, the question becomes: How do you unta… Read More
Spring Break and Custody:…

Spring Break and Custody: Planning Travel Without Conflict

For many Michigan families, spring break is the perfect chance to get away from the cold winter, relax, and make memories together. But if you share custody, the holiday can also bring uncertainty: Who gets the kids? How long can you travel? What hap… Read More
How Long Does a Divorce T…

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Grand Rapids?

When you’ve decided to move forward with a divorce, the one question that often comes next is: “How long is this going to take?” When things drag on, they can become even more draining, so it makes sense to want to speed through this process as… Read More