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If you pay or receive child support in Michigan, 2025 brought changes that could directly affect your family’s finances. The Michigan Child Support Formula – the guidelines courts use to calculate support, was updated with new rules for medical expenses and childcare costs. These aren’t minor technical adjustments. For many families, the changes mean it’s … Read more
After a divorce or separation, one of your biggest concerns is probably how much time you’ll spend with your children. Parenting time, what many people still call visitation, determines when your children are with you and when they’re with their other parent. Getting this right matters enormously, both for your relationship with your kids and … Read more
For most divorcing couples, two questions cause more stress than almost anything else: Who keeps the house? And what happens to our retirement savings? These concerns make sense. Your home represents stability, memories, and often your largest investment. Retirement accounts represent your future security. When a marriage ends, figuring out how to divide these assets … Read more
Michigan has been a no-fault divorce state since 1972, yet many people remain confused about what that actually means. If you’re facing divorce, you’ve probably wondered whether your spouse’s behavior, or your own, will affect the outcome. The short answer is that you don’t need to prove wrongdoing to get divorced in Michigan. But that … Read more
When parents separate or divorce in Michigan, few decisions carry more weight than child custody. It’s not just a legal issue – it’s deeply personal. You’re not fighting over property or assets. You’re working to protect your relationship with your child and ensure they have a stable, loving future. Michigan courts don’t award custody based … Read more
Filing for divorce is one of life’s most difficult decisions. Beyond the emotional weight, the legal process itself can feel overwhelming when you don’t know what to expect. Understanding each step helps you move forward with clarity and confidence. Michigan uses a no-fault divorce system, which means you don’t need to prove your spouse did … Read more
As divorce attorneys serving clients throughout Oakland County, Macomb County and Southeast Michigan, we understand that the decision to file for divorce is rarely made lightly. People often spend months or even years contemplating whether to move forward. Unfortunately, we often see clients make choices before filing that can harm their financial, parental, or legal … Read more
As attorneys at Boroja, Bernier & Associates, we often meet individuals who created an estate plan years ago and have not looked at it since. While having an estate plan in place is an important first step, keeping it current is equally critical. Michigan’s estate planning laws can evolve, and life circumstances rarely stay the … Read more
As Michigan divorce attorneys, we understand that the decision to file for divorce is never taken lightly. The process can be emotionally draining, financially complex, and legally demanding. Preparing in advance with a strong support system can make a significant difference in how individuals experience the transition. Many people underestimate the importance of emotional, financial, … Read more
Divorce later in life, often called “gray divorce,” presents a set of challenges that differ from those faced by younger couples. When couples over 50 decide to end their marriage, they bring decades of shared history, financial entanglements, and family dynamics into the process. Gray divorce often focuses less on parenting schedules and more on … Read more