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Law Office of Jill L. Schmidt

  • 24 E. Main St., Sebewaing, MI 48759-1555

Law Office of Andrew R. Lockard, PLLC

  • P.O. Box 682, Elkton, MI 48731

Amanda Roggenbuck & Associates PLLC

  • 6505 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726-1523

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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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Commonly Asked Divorce Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What happens to property purchased before marriage?

Richard B. Jacobson
Answered by attorney Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Richard B. Jacobson Associates, LLC
It's not clear what you are asking about property tax. As to the ownership of the property in a divorce, you can reasonably argue that the property is individual and not marital property (except as to the appreciation in value of the property during the marriage). Hire a lawyer. Good ones know how to help in just these areas.
It's not clear what you are asking about property tax. As to the ownership of the property in a divorce, you can reasonably argue that the property is individual and not marital property (except as to the appreciation in value of the property during the marriage). Hire a lawyer. Good ones know how to help in just these areas.
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My husband of three months started drinking heavily and his attitude changed, can we get annulled?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
Most probably, but you could plead for an annulment as opposed to a divorce. One way or anther you should end this before you are further invested.
Most probably, but you could plead for an annulment as opposed to a divorce. One way or anther you should end this before you are further invested.

If I get a divorce with my husband of 12 years, is he entitled to half of my retirement?

Richard B. Jacobson
Answered by attorney Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Richard B. Jacobson Associates, LLC
As is so often the case, the answer to you question is more complicated than anyone would like. If you are retired and your pension is in payout status, then he could be entitled to a share of it. However if you have been married only 12 years, probably the bulk of your retirement fund was earned before the marriage. So there is a good argument that it is your separate property, at least as to the proportion of the monthly payment which was earned before the marriage. This can be kind of hard to calculate, but it can be done. There is some authority that the whole retirement fund should be treated as marital property, but I would expect that a Judge would not use that authority in a case like yours. I strongly suggest you find a skilled family lawyer to represent you in this matter. I have seen good lawyers fail to understand the ins and outs of dividing pensions in divorce, so you would really benefit from finding someone good.
As is so often the case, the answer to you question is more complicated than anyone would like. If you are retired and your pension is in payout status, then he could be entitled to a share of it. However if you have been married only 12 years, probably the bulk of your retirement fund was earned before the marriage. So there is a good argument that it is your separate property, at least as to the proportion of the monthly payment which was earned before the marriage. This can be kind of hard to calculate, but it can be done. There is some authority that the whole retirement fund should be treated as marital property, but I would expect that a Judge would not use that authority in a case like yours. I strongly suggest you find a skilled family lawyer to represent you in this matter. I have seen good lawyers fail to understand the ins and outs of dividing pensions in divorce, so you would really benefit from finding someone good.
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